Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi the eco-friendly
way
“The nature of our future depends on the
future of our nature.”
Indian festivals are a
reflection of the culture of our country. Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is one of the important Hindu
festivals celebrated throughout India with a great devotion and
enthusiasm. On the last day of the festival the Ganesh idol is immersed in
water.
Traditionally, idols were made using
clay and was returned back to the Earth by immersing it in a nearby water body.
Now a days idols made of plaster of paris and some non-degradable elements, give out several chemicals, causing tremendous damage to the marine
ecosystem.
The most serious impact of the
Ganesh festival on the natural environment is, the immersion plaster of paris
into rivers and the sea. An increase in pollution level is
alarming and demands corrective action. To minimize its impact on environment,
students of grade IV - VI at Witty Kids Chikoowadi made eco-friendly clay
Ganesh idols that were completely biodegradable and could be immersed in a
bucket of water at home. Students
of grade I-III used foam clay to create their own idol of Ganesha.
This activity inspired children to work creatively and
promote their artistic skills.
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