Have a safe 'Ganesh visarjan' as unsung heroes risk their lives in Goa

ON DUTY

To ensure public safety at the time of immersion of Ganesh idols during the Chaturthi festivities, Drishti lifesavers will be posted at various locations in the state until the late hours of the night.

DESIGNATED LOCATIONS

Lifeguards and volunteers will be deployed at 57 locations, including 45 coastal beaches, and 12 other immersion sites on all the designated visarjan (immersion) days.

VISARJAN VIGIL

The lifeguards will be up at night until September 28, for the Sarvajanik Ganesha idol immersion rituals.

NO BEACH ACCESS

Since beaches are not yet open for sea access owing to the monsoons, lifeguards will escort devotees to safety after the immersion process.

SACRED IMMERSION

In some cases, where the sea conditions are rough, lifeguards will carry the idol into the deeper sections of the water for immersion following the ceremonial puja.

KEEP WATCH

Adult members of Ganesh immersion groups have been requested to keep an eye on children on the beach, especially after dusk.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Drishti Marine has made arrangements for additional back-up, while vehicles will be on stand-by in the event of any emergency.  

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