Apratim Kheladu Contest

Category: Household Ganpati - घरगुती गणपती/ Eco Friendly - इको फ्रेंडली

Description: This year we have welcomed bappa in an eco friendly way. We got an eco friendly Ganu Bappa idol made from entire coconut and its outer shell. We created simple and eco-friendly decoration made from leaves and flowers. Its fresh fragrance and natural look added a unique elegant charm. Also prepared his favourite Modaks, Ladoos and special Naivedyam Thali. The biodegradable items like flowers, leaves, garlands will then be used for preparing compost by mixing with the soil which will help to fertilize the garden. Will perform a symbolic immersion by sprinkling water on Ganesh idol and place it in the Puja Ghar instead of immersing it in water bodies and creating harm to the environment. I also plan to use the same idol next year. Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi is not about how big your idol is or how expensive your decoration is. It is not about display of wealth or showing off. Rather, it is about the religious sentiments, emotions and feelings in one’s heart. One should celebrate and enjoy the festival without causing damage to the environment. The nature of our future depends on the future of our nature. So let us all respect the nature and pledge to celebrate it in an eco-friendly manner.