In a commendable effort to raise awareness about environmental conservation, individuals are sharing innovative ideas for celebrating an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi in 2023. While the prevailing suggestion encourages the creation of Lord Ganesh idols using clay and seeds, emphasizing planting them in gardens rather than traditional immersion in water, there is yet another novel approach gaining popularity. In the town of Mandya, residents have introduced a unique alternative – idols made from jaggery that has witnessed an exponential increase in demand.
These distinctive Lord Ganesh idols, crafted and sold in Mandya, boast an eco-friendly pedigree as they are meticulously fashioned without the use of any harmful chemicals. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Vikasana Institute For Rural And Urban Development Mandya and Tammayya, a resident of Haluvadi village in Mandya. The idols are meticulously prepared at Tammayya’s residence, ensuring their purity and environmental sustainability.
Reports indicate that these eco-conscious idols come in various sizes, including 2-foot-tall Ganesha idols and half-foot-tall Gouri idols. Priced affordably, these eco-friendly creations make it convenient for devotees to bring Lord Ganesh into their homes for worship, followed by the customary Visarjan.
The surge in demand for these jaggery idols has been remarkable, with people from various districts across the state expressing keen interest in acquiring them. One compelling reason behind this enthusiasm is the water-soluble nature of jaggery. When these idols are immersed in water, the jaggery dissolves naturally, leaving no harmful residue. Additionally, some individuals are choosing to immerse these idols in milk, further contributing to the eco-conscious spirit of the celebration. It’s a heartening way to bid farewell to the detrimental impact of chemicals on the environment.
Notably, this isn’t the first time that Mandya has embraced the idea of worshipping jaggery-made idols for Ganesh Chaturthi. Last year, the Assistant Commissioner of Mandya, H.L. Nagaraj, inaugurated an initiative featuring Gowri-Ganesha idols made from jaggery. The warm reception of this innovative approach underscores the town’s commitment to celebrating an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi while setting an inspiring example for others to follow.
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