It is the most exciting time of the year as Ganpati Bappa is coming to our houses after a year. Devotees are making the most magnificent arrangements for Lord Ganesha’s arrival. From making beautiful chowkis to creating picturesque backdrops to preparing modak, preparations are ongoing in full swing. During the pre-puja arrangements, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) launched the ‘Our Idol, Your Price’ campaign. This is a significant initiative and here’s all you need to know about it.
PMC’s ‘Our Idol, Your Price’ Campaign Aims To Promote Eco-Friendly Celebrations
We see more and more devotees choosing eco-friendly Ganesh idols every year. To celebrate the festivities without harming nature and saving the planet, people are switching to worshipping biodegradable idols. Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, PMC announced the introduction of the ‘Our Idol, Your Price’ initiative in Pune. The important announcement’s key goal is to take a major step in promoting eco-friendly celebrations during Ganeshotsav.
To make this plan a reality and motivate Punekars to choose biodegradable options, the Environment Department of PMC joined hands with Liberty Earthware Art. The partnership brings clay idols for citizens. Made with Shadu clay in the Bhakti Sangam style, buyers can purchase eco-friendly idols at their preferred prices. Apart from being an affordable purchase, taking these Ganpati idols home will be a crucial step to protecting the earth by making an environment-friendly decision.
Idols offered in PMC’s ‘Our Idol, Your Price’ initiative easily dissolve in water. According to a report by Pune Times Mirror, these Ganpati idols prepared using biodegradable materials take around two hours to dissolve completely. After immersion, devotees can repurpose the water to add to their plants, flower tubs, and gardens.
Address To Purchase These Eco-Friendly Idols
If you wish to bring a biodegradable idol of Ganpati Bappa at home this year, head to the Ghole Road Art Gallery. Devotees can get these idols on September 6 and 7 from 10 AM to 6 PM. If you are in Pune and looking for places to bring Lord Ganesha home, Ghole Road Art Gallery looks like the ideal destination.
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Punekars, how are you celebrating Ganeshotsav?
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