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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to ban plastic from next month; water offerings in plastic bottles won't be not allowed
Starting August 11, plastic items will no longer be allowed inside the Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple premises, the temple administration announced. The move aims to maintain cleanliness and a pollution-free environment at the holy site. Posters declaring the ban have already been placed around the temple, informing visitors that plastic containers will not be permitted, a PTI report stated. Temple officials have requested devotees to support this initiative by not carrying plastic vessels while visiting the dham. They clarified that offering water to Lord Shiva using plastic bottles or containers will also not be allowed once the ban takes effect. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management CXO Product Management Leadership Data Analytics Digital Marketing MCA MBA Technology Degree Finance Data Science others Data Science Operations Management Design Thinking Others Project Management PGDM Public Policy Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details The awareness campaign began on the first Monday of the Shravan month and has been encouraging pilgrims to use alternatives to plastic for carrying water and offerings. Administration outlines purpose Vishwabhushan Mishra, Chief Executive Officer of the temple, told PTI, 'Kashi Vishwanath Dham is not only a spiritual centre but can also become a model for cleanliness and environmental protection. This is an effort to make the sacred dham pollution-free and preserve it for future generations.' The administration has also made a broader appeal to devotees from all parts of the country to avoid bringing any plastic to the temple and to adopt eco-friendly practices. Live Events To ensure compliance, plastic checks have been installed at entry points of the temple. Officials said the ban is being supported by the municipal corporation, several NGOs, and local volunteers. The temple authorities also plan to expand the campaign across the city in the future to promote wider environmental awareness. (Inputs from PTI)
News18
4 days ago
- General
- News18
Varanasis Kashi Vishwanath temple to ban plastic from August 11
Varanasi (UP), Jul 28 (PTI) Urging devotees to keep the holy site clean and plastic-free, the administration of Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple has announced a ban on plastic items starting August 11, officials said. Posters issued by the temple administration have been displayed in and around the temple, stating that no visitor will be allowed to enter the premises with any plastic containers. Devotees are politely requested to help maintain the sanctity, cleanliness, and plastic-free environment of the 'dham'. Temple officials said that, as of the enforcement date, pilgrims will no longer be allowed to offer water to Lord Shiva using plastic containers. A public awareness campaign has already been underway since the first Monday of the Shravan month, informing visitors not to carry water or any offerings in plastic vessels. Chief Executive Officer of the temple, Vishwabhushan Mishra, said, 'Kashi Vishwanath Dham is not only a spiritual centre but can also become a model for cleanliness and environmental protection. This is an effort to make the sacred dham pollution-free and preserve it for future generations." The administration has appealed to devotees from across the country to avoid bringing plastic items and to be environmentally conscious. Plastic checks have also been set up at the temple's entry points. This initiative is receiving support from the municipal corporation, NGOs, and local volunteers. There are also plans to extend the campaign citywide in the future, the officials said. PTI COR KIS ANM ANM MNK MNK Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
