Ganpati Visarjan Tali Beautification to Benefit 200 Families at Tisk, Porvorim

Tourism Minister & Porvorim MLA Shri Rohan A. Khaunte lays the foundation stone for the beautification of Ganpati Visarjan Tali at Tisk, Porvorim, enhancing community facilities and strengthening local infrastructure for nearly 200 families.

Goa Khabar: Tourism Minister and Porvorim MLA Shri Rohan A. Khaunte on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the beautification of the Ganpati Visarjan Tali near the Vetal Temple at Tisk-Porvorim Bazaar, Socorro, Porvorim.

The Ganpati Visarjan Tali serves as an important immersion facility for the local community, with around 200 Lord Ganesha idols being immersed at the pond during the annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Located adjacent to the Shree Vetal Maharudra Sateri Sansthan.

The project is being undertaken with the support of the Water Resources Department to ensure the necessary improvements are carried out effectively. With an approved allocation of ₹28 lakh, the project aims to improve the pond’s overall infrastructure, beautify its surroundings and provide proper illumination, creating a cleaner, more organised and welcoming space for devotees.

Tourism Minister & Porvorim MLA Shri Rohan A. Khaunte said, “The Ganpati Visarjan Tali (pond) is an important place for the people of Porvorim, particularly during Ganesh Chaturthi, when families come here for the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols. There was a clear need to improve and beautify this place and provide a proper environment for the people. With the support of the Water Resources Department, we have been able to take this work forward in a planned manner. The project will include development from all four sides, beautification and illumination of the pond. This is about responding to what people have asked for and ensuring that the facilities in our constituency are developed according to their needs.”

Present on the occasion were Shri Ulhas Asnodkar Devasthan President & ex-Deputy Speaker, Shri Sandeep Salgaonkar, Zilla Panchayat Member, Penha de Franca Constituency; Shri Amit Asnodkar, Zilla Panchayat Member, Socorro Constituency; and Smt. Soniya Sanjay Pednekar, Sarpanch of Socorro Panchayat, along with Panchayat members and other local representatives.

The beautification project reflects the continued commitment towards strengthening community infrastructure while preserving Goa’s cultural and religious traditions. Once completed, the improved Ganpati Visarjan Tali will provide devotees with a cleaner, safer and more organised facility for Ganesh idol immersion.