CHENNAI: The city police has granted permission to place and worship idols of Lord Ganesha in Chennai for Vinayaga Chaturthi.

According to Thanthi TV, permission has been granted to install 1,519 idols of the deity across the city.

They also warned that action would be taken against those violating regulations or disturbing public peace.

Vinayaga Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 7 (Saturday).