If you decide that you no longer want to keep an idol in your home, it is important to dispose of it properly. Here are a few tips:
If the idol is made of metal or had chemicals added to it, you can keep it under a peepal tree. This is a common method of disposing of a damaged idol away from home.
If the idol is made of clay or stone, you can bury it in the ground. This is a respectful way of disposing of the idol and returning it to nature.
If you have rivers near you, and the idol is free of chemicals, It is good idea to immerse & leave it in river waters (Be sure that Idol doesn’t contain sharp edges or made of brittle materials like glass)
No matter how you choose to dispose of the idol, it is important to do so with respect. Remember that these idols are representations of divine beings, and they should be treated with reverence.
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