Plastic Ban in Bengaluru State-Run Temples Starts August 15

Plastic Ban in Bengaluru: The Religious Endowment (Muzrai) Department of Karnataka has taken a major step towards creating a more environmentally friendly atmosphere by banning the use of plastic with immediate effect. The department, which oversees more than 34,000 temples across Karnataka, including those in the state capital Bengaluru, has prohibited every type of plastic under its jurisdiction.

Revenue and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced the ban and warned that authorities will impose severe penalties, including criminal prosecution, on anyone who violates the rule. He also directed officials to keep the temple premises clean and free of plastic. After implementing the rule, enforcement teams will monitor compliance closely. While posting the update on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the minister confirmed that plans are already in place to enforce the ban effectively.

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🛑 Plastic Ban 🛑

From August 15, the use of all types of plastic will be strictly prohibited in all temples under the State’s Religious Endowment Department, and measures are being put in place to enforce it.

ಮುಜರಾಯಿ ಇಲಾಖೆ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಗೆ ಬರುವ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಎಲ್ಲ ದೇವಾಲಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಆಗಸ್ಟ್… pic.twitter.com/1HeFH7q7AS

— Ramalinga Reddy (@RLR_BTM) August 13, 2025

Dry Day in Bengaluru:

Independence Day on Thursday, August 15, and Krishna Janmashtami on Friday, August 16, will keep Bengaluru dry for two days this week. Authorities will ban the sale and service of alcohol for 24 hours each day. They have imposed this embargo to preserve law and order during the national and religious festivities. Anticipating large public gatherings across the city, officials are tightening control to prevent any untoward incidents.

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Authorities will enforce the restrictions on all liquor outlets, including bars, pubs, restaurants, clubs, and retail liquor stores. Karnataka traditionally observes Janmashtami as a dry day, although many other states do not enforce it. In contrast, India mandates a dry day on Independence Day. Even though the government has not yet issued the official notification for August 16, the restriction will very likely apply, following the procedures of previous years.