When buying idols, people always rely on POP as they are very attractive, easy to make, and cheap. Be it any festive occasion, the pop idols are the most sold ones in the market.
But have you ever thought about getting eco-friendly Ganesha over the POP ones?
If not, this article is all you need to read to learn about these environmentally friendly Ganeshas.
What is Eco-Friendly Ganesha?
These idols are made from natural materials that include clay, papers, natural fibre and other biodegradable materials. When POP idols are harmful to our health and environment, eco-friendly ones are safe for everyone.
Around the time of Ganesh Chaturthi, hundreds of Ganesh idols are submerged in the sea. POP being a non-biodegradable element, tends to create a lot of pollutants. However, when you immerse eco-friendly Ganesha in water, they tend to degrade quicker and don’t even harm the environment.
Why Eco-Friendly Ganesha is the Best Option For Next Ganesh Chaturthi?
If you haven’t thought about the eco-friendly option of idols, then here are a few reasons why you should consider them:
1) No Pollution
One of the significant drawbacks of POP Ganesha idols is that they don’t tend to degrade quickly in the water that eventually pollutes them. These idols increase the acid content in the water and even kill the organisms in the water. It is essential to keep life underwater alive as it makes a significant part of our ecosystem. Severe water pollution will also lead to lung diseases and skin ailments.
2) Reduced Metal Content
Plaster of Paris comprises gypsum, magnesium, sulphur and phosphorus that pollute the water. Even the dyes used in these idols contain arsenic, lead, carbon and mercury, contaminating agents. The high amount of chemicals and metal in the water will kill flora and fauna under the water.
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3) No Glitters and Dyes
Dyes and glitter used in the POP idols are harmful to your health. The glitter coating on the idol will rub off on your clothes and skin when inhaled will develop respiratory issues and lung diseases. You will become more prone to allergies, but not when you choose Eco-Friendly Ganesha. These idols do not have such health risks as they are made of natural ingredients.
4) A Creative Craft Exercise
The most exciting part of owning Eco-Friendly Ganesha is that you can make them yourself. You will get proper guidance with the package to guide you through. There will be paper mache aata, turmeric and clay in the packet.
It will be fun to create your own environment-friendly Ganesha idol. It is the perfect bonding time for you and your family.
The Bottom Line
Celebrating festivities can be made better if you think a little about our environment as well. When Ganesh Chaturthi adds to water pollution, you need to rely on Eco-Friendly Ganesha to reduce contamination. These idols are made of natural ingredients that make them safe for your health and the environment.
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India is a land of festivities. But as you said if we include the environment element in it then our happiness will be doubled. Most of the time, we celebrate the festival without thinking much about how much harm we are causing to the environment, and later when we think about it, we realize it.
Aww! It’s already time to start planning for Ganpati bappa to arrive. Definitely agree that eco-friendly idols should be considered to save our environment from more damage than we have already caused.
Yes dear agree with all the reasons you have mentioned here. Pop Ganesha idol causes lots of water pollution and negatively impact our environment. Using eco friendly Ganesha is best option and in fact, we have started using it since last 3 years at my place.
I strongly support the thoughts of ‘Go eco friendly.’ From the year 2016,,, I am only bringing eco-friendly Ganesha to my home, and promised myself to continue with this practice in the the future also. I wish every Indian could understand the real meaning of celebration by being equally responsible towards environment.
I totally agree with you that we need to understand how we can save our environment and at the same time can enjoy the most beautiful festivals of India among which Ganpati is the most loved one. It’s important to get the Idol of Ganpati which is eco friendly and not harmful to environment.
Eco friendly ganapati is something we have been bringing in our society for quite some time now. As we all worship God, we also worship nature and the only way to make our nature happy is by not harming It. We have already done enough harm now it’s time to repay by going green in everything.
i have to agree with all the pointers mention by you . Eco friendly Ganesha is the best way to celebrate the festival season. It is not only excellent for the environment but also a long term choice . Every year i preapre ganesh with haldi , zero guilt during visarjan
Yes, using eco-friendly Ganesha is the best way to save the environment. And I have seen many people has started using eco-friendly Ganesha in the last few years.
Your post has come at the perfect time Rakhi, we have been bringing eco friendly Ganesha for the past few years for the reasons enumerated by you so wonderfully
For the past 3 years, I have been bringing eco-friendly Ganesha only in my home. Good for the environment and looks beautiful too.
The Ganesha festival is very popular in India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and other southern states. But one of the environmental hazards has been the disposal of the idols, it is really desirable that more and more people use eco-friendly Ganesha idols. Sandy N Vyjay
With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, this post is a timely reminder. So glad you shared it with us. We need to protect the environment.
I am from Maharashtra & I live in Delhi. So I miss Ganesh fest a lot coz the celebration in Maharashtra is mind boggling.
And yeah echo friendly Ganesha is the best way to celebrate.
Posts like these are trying their best to make people understand the importance of eco-friendly Ganesh idol. It’s high time that we understand to respect the nature, just like we respect our culture.
I strongly support the thoughts of ‘ eco friendly.’ Eco- friendly is the best alternative to save natural resources and maintain a sustainable environment. Great thoughts.
Saving our environment should be the priority number one, no matter whatever your faith is. I am a proud eco-warrior when it comes to our festivals and celebrations. Eco-friendly Genesha is a super option to enjoy festive vibes without harming environment.
Such a beautiful post. After all these pandemic effects and learnings, if we do not go for all eco friendly products then I dont know when we will. The eco friendly Ganesha sounds perfect to celebrate the god of knowledge.
Practising environment friendly activities is the right way to celebrate our festivals. Every bit we contribute towards our environment can make a lot of difference. Thanks for sharing this beautiful post.
Gqnesh chaturti is around the corner and the post has come in time as a reminder. An environmental friendly idol is the best option to go for keeping the damage pop idols make to the environment n water.
From making Ganeshas at home to going for eco-friendly options, Ganesh Chaturthi is becoming more responsible every year, and rightly so. Now that it’s coming closer, this is a good reminder to choose wisely.
Every year the sea is flooded with idols post Ganpati visarjan. Eco-friendly Ganesha surely does not contribute to pollution and can be also a great chance to explore the crafty side of ourselves.
Absolutely ecofriendly Ganesha is good way to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in eco friendly way. It definitely reduce pollution and save environment
This is a very timely post. The immersion of idols are a big hazard for environment. Eco -friendly idols are the need of the hour
I loved this concept of eco-friendly idol worship as this can save the earth. It definitely reduces metal consumption as well as pollution. Great post.
I’m so glad you shared this post. Since Ganesh Puja is around the corner, these idols made from natural, biodegradable materials like clay, paper, natural fibre, etc. will be such a rage. We should not use any material to build idols that causes harm to the environment.
Eco-friendly Ganesha’s are the right way to curb pollution in our water bodies. I do so every year.
we have already done a lot f damage to our environment. This post has com up at the right time in terms of protecting the environment. yes we need to choose eco-friendly Ganesh this festive season. hope people those who celebrate it, will think about it.
Being a Bengali, Durga puja is an integral part of our lives. I have always thought of eco friendly idols. Thankfully we are making this shift on Ganesh chaturthi.
Ganesh Charurthi is one of my favorite festival. I always celebrate this festival with my family with joyful. I am so happy to read your blog. You have told correct thing. We should choose Eco friendly Ganesha to save our environment. I will sure spread your thoughts in my group.