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One has to use PoP while making large idols, as large clay idols do not have strength and may develop cracks, which is considered as a bad omen,” he said. “Idol makers would have considered not using PoP had the administration passed strict orders banning PoP 4-5 months ago. “Instead, the idols are immersed in 8-10 ponds constructed by the Belagavi City Corporation. Any decision taken in a hurry, like banning PoP idols may affect the celebrations, the Mahamandal said.The district administration is advising mandals and the public to opt for eco-friendly clay idols but the forum claims that there is a dearth of clay needed to make the idols. Forcible implementation of sensitive decisions may create law and order problem,” he said.According to Kalaghatagi, the use of Pop idols in Belagavi is not an environmental concern as no mandal in the city immerses idols in a river, well or lake..