‘Don’t pollute our precious water bodies in my Name!’
That is what Lord Ganesha seems to proclaim, each time people embark on his ‘Visarjan’!
It’s true. Most of the Ganesha idols we find ourselves praying to with the utmost reverence, are laced with ‘toxic’ materials. When we immerse these idols in the sea, it only poses a serious threat to all the precious underwater life. Indeed, the very ‘lives’ we credit Lord Ganesha with preserving!
If you have been looking for some eco-friendly Ganesha idol options to welcome Lord Ganesha this year, you’ve come to the right place. Our team at EuroKids has compiled for you a list of some truly cool Eco Friendly Options for Ganesh Idols. If you’re looking at How to Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in an eco-friendly manner, you can rest assured we have it all covered here!
Ready to set about exploring those Eco Friendly Ganesh Decoration Ideas? Let’s begin, with a look at the Significance of using Eco Friendly Ganesh Idols.
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- Understanding What an Eco Friendly Ganesh Idol is and its Significance
- Eco Friendly Ganesh Idol DIY: Making Eco Friendly Ganesh Idols at Home
Understanding What an Eco Friendly Ganesh Idol is and its Significance
To understand the true significance of Eco Friendly Ganesh Idols, we must first ask ourselves, What is an Eco Friendly Ganesh?
Simply put, an Eco Friendly Ganesh Idol is one that is made of ‘natural’ colours and ‘organic’ soil or mud. The following are the benefits of using Eco Friendly Ganesh Idols.
- They save precious lives in the Sea!
- Good for Human Health, too
- Far easier to make
As mentioned above, Eco Friendly Ganesh Idols are not harmful to sea creatures. This is because they are ‘degradable’, as opposed to their ‘non-biodegradable’ counterparts made of Plaster of Paris.
You heard that right! Those toxic metals present in a non-biodegradable Ganesha idol, might well find their way into the bodies of some fish. Needless to say, those fish might then find their way into your stomach!
Gone are the days, when people had to rely on a ‘sculptor’ for their Ganesh idol requirements. Now, with the help of all members of the family, making an Eco Friendly Ganesh Idol makes for a great bonding experience, and is far ‘easier’, to boot!
Eco Friendly Ganesh Idol DIY: Making Eco Friendly Ganesh Idols at Home
Ever thought of creating your own Eco Friendly Ganesh Idol, only to find yourself backing out because you thought it was too difficult? Think again!
Presenting some cool DIY inspiration for creating Eco Friendly Ganesh Idols at home this Ganpati Season, along with some great Eco Friendly Ganesh Decoration Ideas!
- Clay Ganesh Idol
- Mix some clay with water, to create a non-sticky dough.
- Cut the dough to make different parts of Ganesha’s body.
- Insert a toothpick in the middle of the idol, to maintain Lord Ganesha’s posture.
- Using a sharp object, draw the Lord’s features.
- Finally, paint the idol in the colours of your choice!
- Vegetable Ganesh Idol
- 1 baby potato
- 2 green chillies
- 1 beetroot
- 2 baby spinach
- 2 raw turmeric
- 2 cherry tomatoes
- 1 carrot
- 2 black peppercorns
- Toothpicks to join the parts of Ganesha’s body
- Start by joining the baby potato to the beetroot, to make Ganesha’s belly.
- Join the beetroot with the green chillies for the legs. Use the raw turmeric for the hands.
- For Ganesha’s trunk, use a curved green chili and for his ears, the baby spinach leaves. Black peppercorns will represent his eyes.
- After you have assembled all the parts, brush the idol with some oil to give it some ‘texture’.
- Voila! Your Vegetable Ganesha is ready.
- Newspaper Clay Idol
- Take an old newspaper, and shred it into pieces.
- Soak the pieces of newspaper in hot water for around half a day, before mixing them in a blender.
- Drain out all the excess water from the newspaper bits, by squeezing them in a cloth.
- Boil 1 cup water and 2 cups flour on high flame, to get a thick batter. To this you want to add a teaspoon of lemon juice, before setting it to cool.
- Mix the batter with the blended newspaper bits, to get a dough.
- Refrigerate the dough for a few days, before creating the idol using the steps above to make the regular Clay Ganesha.
- Finally, use some colours to give your homemade Ganesha a finishing touch!
- Rice Flour Ganesha Idol
- Finely ground rice flour
- Spices like cardamoms and peppers for decorating the Rice Flour Ganesha
- Colours like vermillion, or even food colours, to colour the idol.
- Toothpicks
- Using the rice flour and some boiling water, make the dough.
- Knead the dough when it is cool enough to touch, into a ball.
Note: You want to mix some oil while mixing the dough, so the resultant mixture is ‘non-sticky’. - Create the idol of Ganesha using the dough.
Note: You want to use bigger pieces to make Ganesha’s body, and smaller pieces for the hands and legs. Of course, you want to use a toothpick to ensure the structure is upright! - Use the cardamom and peppers for the eyes and for decorating the idol.
- Finally, use the food coloring to give the final touches to the idol.
Look no further than the clay found on the banks of rivers, to make your own Eco Friendly Ganesh Idol!
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Yes, you can use ‘veggies’ to make an eco-friendly Ganesh idol!
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Can’t imagine going to the river to get some clay for your Ganesha idol? Try this cool ‘Newspaper Clay Idol’ idea!
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If you want a Ganesha idol for only 2 days of Ganesh Pooja, this one’s perfect for you!
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At EuroKids we are all for protecting the environment. That is why we give a big thumbs up to those Eco Friendly Ganesh Idols. Go on ahead, and use the tips outlined in this article to create your very own Eco Friendly Ganesh Idol!
