Ganesh Chaturthi is an auspicious and significant Hindu festival celebrated every year. Devotees celebrate the festival with a lot of joy, enthusiasm, faith and devotion. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 will begin on September 7. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, who is believed to be the god of knowledge, prosperity, wisdom, and new beginnings. The 10-day festival fills the streets with vibrancy, music, cultural events and bhajans. It is especially celebrated in a major way in the state of Maharashtra. Homes are decorated, delicious delicacies are prepared, and Lord Ganesha’s idol is brought home. On the 10th day, Anant Chaturdashi, the idol is immersed in water. This tradition is known as visarjan. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of environmental issues and sustainability, with many devotees turning to eco-friendly idols. Eco-friendly idols dissolve quickly in water without harming the environment. If you’re looking for an easy guide on how to make an eco-friendly Ganpati idol at home, you’ve come to the right place. Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Invitation Messages and Ganpati Darshan Invitation Card Templates for Free Download Online: Send Invites to Family and Friends for Ganesh Darshan at Home.

Step-by-Step Guide To Make Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idol

  • Depending on the size of the idol you plan to make, you will need clay and water accordingly. Once you have the clay and water, begin mixing the two until it forms into a dough.

  • Take some of the dough and either make a square or a rectangular base.

  • Then form a spherical shape for the torso. It will need to be slightly tapering toward the top.

  • Now using water or a toothpick attach this to the base.

  • For the legs, you will need to roll out long pieces of dough and attach smaller pieces of the clay for the feet and flatten them.

  • Using the toothpick, you can create tiny details on the idol, like toes.

  • Then roll smaller pieces to make the hands.

  • If you would like to show the Ganpati idol holding a prasad, make one hand in the shape of a semi-circle. The other hand can depict the idol giving blessings. For this you will have to vertically flatten the edge of the palm.

  • Roll the clay into a round shape for the head and a long shape for the trunk. Connect the head and the trunk using water.

  • Once the idol has taken shape, you can use a toothpick and create other tiny details like fingers, clothes and ornaments.

  • You can take small pieces of clay to make the eyes, the crown, ears and a modak as well.

  • Lastly, add more details if you wish to enhance the idol and smooth out any rough edges or parts. Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Prasad Items: From Modak to Khoya Burfi, 10 Prasad Items for the 10-Day Ganeshotsav Festival Dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Eco-Friendly Ganpati Idol Step-by-Step Video

We hope you enjoy your homemade eco-friendly Ganpati idol. Using eco-friendly Ganpati idols not only help protect the environment but it also honours the festival and traditions. This way you blend spirituality with responsibility towards nature.

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