Eco friendly Ganesh Festival
Ganesh festival is celebrated very enthusiastically in many parts of India. Idols of Ganesh are installed for 1.5, 5, 7 and 11 days and on the last day, the idol is immersed in water. The immersion of the idol pollutes water bodies, ground water and the soil. But we can celibrate in a more sustainable and eco friendly manner. Most idols are made with plaster of paris which is not only pollution but after immersion break up and present a very unsightly picture of brocken arms and legs. Here are some ideas:
- Traditionally the idol was made out of clay. Clay idols can be purchased or even made at home. Children will enjoy the experience of making an idol. Clay will be available with potters and on the internet. Plant material can also be used to make the idols, but this will not last long unless it is dry.
- The idol is today normally coloured with articficial colours which are toxic. In the old days natural colours were used. It is very easy to use natural colours. Clays themselves are coloured and one can use red, yellow, grey clays. Vegetable colours such as turmeric, pomegranate, palash can also be used. Food colours used in the food industry is another option.
- Instead of immersing the idol in a water body, you can do it at home in a vessel and retain the soil for the next year. You could alos symbolically sprinkle water on the idol and keep it for the next year.
- Puja materials and flowers should not be immersed as they cause pollution.
- To have the most eco friendly Ganesh festival buy a metal or stone idol, which you can use every year.
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