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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is the perfect time to go eco-friendly. Choose natural, biodegradable idols with these 5 smart tips before making your festive purchase.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Eco-friendly Ganesha idols are made from natural materials. (Image: Shutterstock)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, which falls on Wednesday, August 27, is quickly approaching. Let’s celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in an environmentally responsible manner this year. If you are planning to make this festival eco-friendly, here is how you can recognise the correct one, and five important things you need to know before purchasing an eco-friendly Ganesh icon.
5 Ways To Identify The Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idol
Eco-friendly, Natural, biodegradable materials that dissolve readily and don’t pollute the environment are used to create Ganesh idols. Clay (shadu), red dirt (lal mati), cow dung, papier mache, shola pith, terracotta, and banana leaves are some examples of these materials.
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Plaster of Paris, dangerous chemicals, and poisonous paints that damage water bodies when submerged are absent from the idols above.
Instead of smooth, glossy idols, look for ones that are porous and earthy. Instead of using synthetic paints, they must be painted using natural or vegetable-based colours. The ease with which it dissolves in water without leaving any residue is another sign of an environmentally friendly idol.
5 Things To Know Before Purchasing an Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idol
Selection of correct material
Choose idols made from natural materials that are safe for submersion in water and biodegradable, such as clay or red dirt. They should not be made of plaster of Paris or painted using chemical paints.
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Choose idols made from natural materials that are safe for submersion in water and biodegradable, such as clay or red dirt. They should not be made of plaster of Paris or painted using chemical paints.
Price Range
The price range of idols varies according to their size and quality. Materials like papier mache, wood, red soil, and shadu clay can offer beautiful yet affordable options.
Environmental Impact
Using conventional idols by selecting eco-friendly ones can help reduce water pollution. Clay idols usually dissolve in 4 to 5 hours, while those made of sandalwood or turmeric disintegrate even faster. These natural idols dissolve swiftly.
Variety of Designs
Eco-friendly idols are available in various sizes and designs to choose from according to our liking. Which fits our style preferences and budget.
Creative Alternatives
Other than clay idols, eco-friendly Ganesh idols are also created from recycled materials such as plastic bottles, cardboard, and paper. They reduce wastage and also make your celebrations personalised.
Eco-friendly Ganesh idols are also created from recycled materials such as cardboard, paper and other materials. They reduce wastage and also make your celebration personalised.
Why Choose Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols?
Green Ganesh idols not only worship Lord Ganesha in reverence but also save our world. Harmless to humans and aquatic organisms, they are free from toxic chemicals. They are also cheaper than plaster of Paris idols, keeping them within reach of the common devotee.
Selecting these idols makes your Ganesh Chaturthi puja sacred and eco-friendly too. As people become more aware, there are more and more people following this green trend, maintaining the tradition while also protecting nature.
Nibandh Vinod is a seasoned journalist with 26 years of experience, specializing in covering events, festivals, and driving SEO content for News18.com. A tech-savvy person, Nibandh works closely with a young te…Read More
Nibandh Vinod is a seasoned journalist with 26 years of experience, specializing in covering events, festivals, and driving SEO content for News18.com. A tech-savvy person, Nibandh works closely with a young te… Read More