Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 10 clever, unique and eco-friendly Lord Ganesha idol ideas.
This year celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on an eco-friendly mode by bringing home eco-friendly Ganesha idols. Bring home Lord Ganesha made of clay, natural fibres, paper, seed, chocolate and other biodegradable and food materials. This will not only bless you but the environment too when immersed in water.
Here’s a list of 10 unique and eco-friendly Lord Ganesha idol ideas you can buy from the market or DIY at home:
1) Ganesha Made with Clay
One of the most commonly found and widely made eco-friendly Ganesha is the one made with clay set. It is made by modelling the clay in Ganpati shape and letting it sit for some time. It is eco-friendly as the visarjan can be done at home in your balcony. Immerse the idol in a bucket and later pour this water into the plants.
2) Ganesha Made out of Chocolate
As the name says chocolate is the key ingredient to create your very own sweet and eco-friendly Ganesha. Just like clay you need to use moulding chocolate to shape your Ganpati idol. Once all the rituals are performed with love you need to give your chocolate Ganesha a dip in warm milk to do the visarjan. Distribute the chocolate milkshake as prasad as the chocolate dissolves completely.
3) Ganesha Made with Fresh Fruits
Banana, apple, oranges, pomegranate, pineapple are some of the most commonly used fruits to shape Lord Ganesha’s idol in an eco-friendly way. Once all the rituals are done Ganpati visarjan can be done in water and these fruits can be distributed as prasad.
4) Ganesha Made with Soil and Hidden Seeds
One of the most popular eco-friendly Ganesh idols being bought these days is the Ganesha made with soil and hidden seeds. During the visarjan you need to immerse the idol into a pot so that when the soil and clay mixture dissolves, the embedded seeds automatically get planted in the planter.
5) Alum Ganesha
Alum or fitkari Ganesha idol is one of the best and innovative ways for an eco-friendly Ganesh. Fitkari or aluminium sulphate acts as a water purifier as it easily dissolves in water. This is one of the best Ganpati idols for all the devotees who wish to immerse their idols larger water bodies. This will clean the water automatically.
6) Ganesha Made with Sugarcane
Just like fruit Ganesha a pyramid of sugarcane sticks are placed together to represent the pandal and Ganesha idol in it. Later these sugarcanes can be distributed on the day of the immersion as prasad to friends and family members.
7) Ganesha Made of Coconut Husks
Mud and coconut husk is mixed together to make beautiful Ganpati idols that easily dissolves when immersed in water. The eco-friendly Ganesha is made from mud, and once it dries coconut husks fibres put on it.
8) Ganesha Made with Betel Leaves
To make Ganesha idol made with Betel leaves first you need to arrange them from a paan shop or a flower boutique. Once you have them with you get them to arrange them in such a way that they form the shape of a Ganesha idol. Also, use glue and contrasting green paper to stick them properly.
9) Ganesha Made with Dough
Dough or commonly called as Atta is used to make diyas during Diwali. The same dough can be used to make Ganpati Idols in an eco-friendly manner. Food colouring can be used to add colour to the idol.
10) Ganesha Made with Paper Mash
Paper mashing is an eco-friendly way used to create many DIY things. This year try making Ganesh idol with old newspapers, colourful papers, glue, water and paint. Make sure you use fresh and clean stuff to make the idol.
Wishing you all a very happy, blessed and eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi.
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