Vinayaka idols immersed in Cauvery amid tight police security

Over 200 Vinayaka idols installed by the Hindu Munnani in Erode city were taken out in a procession on Thursday evening and immersed in the Cauvery at Karungalpalayam amid tight police security. The procession was flagged off by Nandhagopal, State vice-president of the South Indian Senguntha Mahajana Sangam, from Sampath Nagar.
Hindu Munnani district president Jagadeesan led the event, while district general secretary Karthi and treasurer Govindaraj were present. State vice-president Shanmugasundaram and State executive committee member Viswanathan addressed the gathering. The procession, accompanied by women carrying mulaipari, reached the Cauvery around 9.30 p.m. The idols were immersed one after another using a crane.