Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 is just a few days away. The festival marking the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu God of Good Luck and New Beginnings will take place on September 2 (Monday) this year. The ten-day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Ganeshotsav. It is celebrated with a lot of fun and enthusiasm by people, especially in the state of Maharashtra. Many devotees also install Ganesha idol at their households. But before the invocation of Lord Ganesha, one must ensure all the preparations are in place. And makhar decoration is one crucial part of this vibrant celebration. In this article, we will be looking into few beautiful Ganpati makhar decoration ideas, easy thermocol-free and eco-friendly makhar decoration designs as well as Ganpati singhasan décor items.

Makhar or mandap is a temporarily erected covered structure with pillars. Use of mandap is an ancient custom that one witnesses during a wedding, festival or any other auspicious occasion. Inside a Ganpati makhar, a singhasan/sinhasan (throne) is kept on which Ganpati idol is placed and worshipped during his stay. Makhar for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations is made of thermocol (polystyrene or styrofoam). However, with people becoming more environmentally conscious, there's a demand for eco-friendly decorative pieces and designs.

If you take a glance at keywords searched during Ganesh Chaturthi festival, you would understand people are genuinely interested in eco-friendly celebrations. Some of the most searched terms are - makhar design eco-friendly, Ganpati makhar sinhasan decoration, eco-friendly Ganpati decoration, eco-friendly makhar ideas, eco-friendly Ganpati decoration at home, eco-friendly Ganpati decoration ideas, eco-friendly Ganpati decoration ideas for home video, eco-friendly Ganpati decoration makhar, eco-friendly makhar images, Ganesh Chaturthi makhar decoration ideas, makhar decoration for Ganpati, makhar decoration for Ganpati at home, and more. Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 Makhar Decoration Ideas: 5 Ways to Enhance The Look of Your Ganesh Pandal at Home This Festive Season.

Thermocol makhar are getting replaced by makhar made of bamboo sticks, recycled cardboard, ice-cream sticks, painted branches. You can also make temple from clay or mud, which can be reused year after year. Papier-mâché supplies are also gaining popularity among locals. The word "Papier-mâché" literally means "chewed paper", "pulped paper", or "mashed paper". It is a composite material consisting of paper pieces or pulp, sometimes reinforced with textiles, bound with an adhesive, such as glue, starch, or wallpaper paste. Let us look at some of the most beautiful yet easy-to-make eco-friendly Ganpati makhar and singhasan decoration designs and ideas.

Eco-Friendly Ganpati Makhar Decoration Idea

Eco-Friendly Singhasan For Ganpati Bappa

Ganpati Makhar Background Decoration With Paper

Ganpati Makhar Design From Cardboard

Ganesh Chaturthi Decorations From Paper

Ganpati Makhar Made From Newspapers

India is a land of festivals, fasts and fairs. Celebrations take place most extravagantly throughout the year. But at the same time, we need to opt for eco-friendly ways during these festivities. Thermocol is hazardous for our environment. They are indestructible. As they do not decompose, they make soil infertile. If burnt, they release poisonous gases and pollute the air. One must not only avoid thermocol but also do away with single-use plastic during the Ganeshotsav celebrations. Say no to thermocol and go green. Ganpati Bappa Morya!

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