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'Immersions in artificial lake against Hinduism'
Updated On: 31 August, 2009 11:01 AM IST | | Kranti Vibhute
At a time when environmentally conscious Mumbaikars are opting for eco-friendly immersions in artificial lakes, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) discouraged people in Chembur from doing so, saying it was against Hinduism.
At a time when environmentally conscious Mumbaikars are opting for eco-friendly immersions in artificial lakes, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) discouraged people in Chembur from doing so, saying it was against Hinduism.
Shocked
Residents of Pestom Sagar were shocked when members of HJS protested with banners during visarjan at the artificial lake at Nana Nani Park on Saturday.
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"Around 15 people were present and insisted that we immerse the Ganesh idol in natural water. Yesterday, they even destroyed the place where Ganesh idols were kept after immersion.
We have filed a complaint against them after they threatened a gardener against holding artificial immersions," said Dr Vijay Sangole, joint secretary, Pestom Sagar Citizens' Forum (PSCF).
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