Eco-friendly Ganesh Idols 2025: Ganesh Chaturthi from Tamil Nadu to Nagpur! Eco-friendly sculptures, 200 years old traditions and the Maharashtra government’s POP statues should be controlled-full story of the most special Ganeshotsav of 2025!
How to make eco-friendly ganesh idol at home: Preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayak Chaturthi 2025 across India have started with pomp. This time the special thing is-the increasing demand for Ganesh idols and the modern form of centuries-old traditions. While craftsmen in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu are creating beautiful statues from natural soil, the historic Chitar Oli Bazaar in Nagpur, Maharashtra is making traditional Ganesh idols keeping its 200 -year -old heritage alive.
Is the lively secret of history hidden in the idols of Chitar Oli?
Chitar Oli, named the Marathi word “painter”, existed from the Bonsle era. The sculptors here have made and paint the idols of Ganesha and Durga with their hands. Sachin Gaikwad, who is one of the leading artists of this market, states that his family has been keeping this tradition alive for 200 years. The market painting style is specific and an untold story is hidden in every statue.
Will POP statues now be limited to artificial ponds for immersion?
On 22 July 2025, the Maharashtra government filed an affidavit in the Bombay High Court, according to which all domestic Ganpati idols will now be immersed in artificial ponds. However, huge sculptures of Ganesh Mandals can still be immersed in the sea, provided that tradition is more than 100 years old. The state government has announced several concrete measures to prevent pollution from POP idols.
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Now Ganesh Chaturthi has become a cultural revolution, not only religious, but also a cultural revolution
On 10 July 2025, the Maharashtra government officially declared the public Ganeshotsav as “Maharashtra State Festival”. Minister Ashish Shelar told the assembly that this festival, which was started by Lokmanya Tilak in 1893, has been associated with not only religious faith, but also with nationalism, language pride and freedom struggle.
How will Ganesh Chaturthi look like faith and environment in 2025?
People across the country are showing environment awareness. A new beginning is being made by making sculptures with soil, turmeric and natural colors in areas like Tiruchirappalli. This will not only protect the rivers, but also religious faith will be safe.
Why is Vinayak Chaturthi 2025 special?
As Ganesh Chaturthi is closer, the markets are increasing, the decoration of the pandals has started and the enthusiasm in the hearts of the people is at the peak. This year’s celebration will be a wonderful confluence of tradition and innovation.
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