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Ganesh Chaturthi means worshiping Lord Ganesha from home to home. Satisfied with the service of the devotee, the achiever will be filled with blessings. At the end of the festival, the idol will be immersed in water. Then wait another year. However, along with the joy of the festival, one has to think about the environment. Plaster of Paris, chemical dyes or other non-biodegradable materials are used to make most of the idols. As a result, even after a long period of time, it does not mix with water.

If you want, you can make an eco-friendly Ganesha idol with just a few simple materials available at home. It is small in size but not less in form. If you can make such an idol by hand, you can add a touch of uniqueness to the joy of the festival (Eco-Friendly Ganesh Chaturthi).

Whatever it takes—

Turmeric powder, flour, sugar powder and little water are required to make this idol. Wooden spoons, toothpicks etc. can be used to make designs on the idol. Always keep a soft cloth within reach for wiping hands. If children do this, it is important to have adult supervision.

How to make?

First take flour, turmeric powder and sugar powder in a bowl. Mix little by little with water to make a soft but firm dough. Do not add too much water at once, as the mixture will become too soft and it will be difficult to shape the figurines.

Now divide the dough into several portions. Make Ganesha's body with one big part, and head with the smaller part. Make the trunk, ears, hands and feet separately and join them with the body. Bending the trunk slightly makes the idol more beautiful.

Then, using a stick or other blunt tool, carve out the eyes, ear designs, and other delicate parts. It is best not to use anything too small or sharp, especially for children. Once the statue is made, it is time to dry it. Dry slowly in a well ventilated area.

Let there be a touch of nature in the decoration. Instead of artificial glitter or plastic ornaments, make Siddhidatha ornaments with flowers, leaves.

At the end of the festival, immerse the idol in bucket water. On the one hand it will be environmentally friendly, on the other hand it can become food for birds and ants. That is, in the true sense, this image of the achiever goes back to nature. However, if artificial glue or any other artificial material is used in the construction of the idol, it should not be consumed by animals.