The 10-day festival of Ganeshotsav is soon approaching and the preparations have already begun. Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 will begin from September 2 and go on till the day of Anant Chaturdashi which falls on September 12 this year. Ganpati idols have already started arriving in shops and the finishing work on the sculptures is ongoing. People get in Ganesh idols perform puja and immerse them on the visarjan day. But the celebrations have changed and some families bring in just one idol and worship it every year. Amongst the eco-friendly Ganesha idols that are available in the market, the idea of Tree Ganesha is the most innovative. Mumbai-based artist Dattadri Kothur came up with this idol which is made up of red mud, soil and has seeds inside it. After its immersion, it grows into beautiful plants. Eco-Friendly Ganpati Idols You Can Make at Home (Watch DIY Videos).

The immersion of Ganpati idols in water sources results in tremendous water pollution. These idols eventually grow into beautiful plants and thus also contribute in reducing the air pollution. "Two Problems, One Solution" is how Dattadri Kothur likes to describe his innovation. His Ganpati diols are available in different sizes as per the needs of the people. The initiative has been started since 2015 and has grown to be very popular among the people. Ganesh Chaturthi 2018 Goes Green: From Chocolate to Ganesha With Banana Flowers, These Eco-Friendly Ganpati Idols Are a Treat to Devotees.

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This idol makes the immersion also very easy. People can easily do the visarjan in their balconies or in the garden. After a few days, plants grow out of the soil and it is indeed a beautiful memory to have of our beloved God. This eco-friendly idol, not just celebrates the festival but also makes a great contribution towards the environment. If you did not know of this before, it is never too late to get in an eco-friendly Tree Ganesha this year.

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