Eco-friendly Durga idol immersion in C R Park, Delhi, 14 October 2013

The Dakshin palli Durga puja Samiti of Chittranjan Park, Pocket 52, New Delhi decided to go green this year and took a decision not to immerse the idol in Yamuna. This video shows immersion of Goddess Durga in large tank made of galvanized iron sheets.

Courtesy: India Environment Portal

Courtesy: India Environment Portal

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