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Circular regarding the state-wide prohibition of manufacture, storage, sale and immersion of Ganesha idols made using Plaster of Paris (POP) and chemical-based materials in the state of Karnataka

Updated on: 10th Aug, 2026
The Government of Karnataka, vide 6852/DMA/122/SWM/2014-15, issued a circular regarding the state-wide prohibition of the manufacture, storage, sale and immersion of Ganesha idols made using Plaster of Paris (POP) and chemical-based materials in the State of Karnataka. Please refer to the circular for more details.
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