We want to encourage eco-friendly activities by promoting
clay idols to reduce pollution cause by plaster of paris idols with chemical
and synthetic paints and more importantly the idols which are worshiped with so
much devotion should be properly immersed. Ganesh made out of clay easily
dissolves in water and will not break in to pieces. It’s very sad sight post
immersions at riverside piece are visible at river- bed.
During
Independence struggle When India was against British –Shri Lokmanya
Balagangadhar Tilak started Sarvajanik Ganesh Festival to bring people
together, a necessary collective platform to fight freedom movement which was
otherwise restricted by British. But today we are facing another hazard
challenge to save Earth from pollution. Hazardous material and industrial waste
has already polluted our river. These harmful dangers will continue to cause
great damage to environment.
People purchase pop
idols because they are cheaper and more easily available in the market. These
idols do not dissolve in water easily.
We have Ganesha idols of many shapes, colors and sizes,
individually crafted by craftsmen of Pen.
Shadu is a kind of
clay found in the river bank, mostly in the konkan region of Marashtra.A
traditional medium of making ganesh idols, shadu clay is an Eco friendly way of
making ganesh idols .Shadu idols were worshipped in Maharashtra since centuries
and these are still artists who only make shadu idols since it is entirely made
of natural clay .Shadu does not add to the pollution of the water.Shadu idols
are the fastest idols to dissolves in the water compared to paper Mache and pop
idols.
They are made from natural material hence do
not harm to aquatic life.
Ganesh Chaturthi is
celebration are traditionally held on
the fourth day of the first fort night(shukla chaturthi) in the month of
Bhaadrapada in the Hindu calendar usually August or September.
In the consecration ceremony priest performance a Prana
Pratishta to invite Ganesh to the idoil.
This is followed by the 16 Step Shodashopachara ritual during which coconut,
jiggery, modak, durva ( Grass) & red flowers are offered to the murti.
Throughout the ceremony hymns from the Rigveda & the Ganesh Stotra (ds and
family, typically in the morning and evening.
Traditionally, idols were sculpted from mud taken from
nearby bodies of water; after the festival they were returned to their source,
a cycle meant to represent the natural cycle of creation and dissolution.
The term 'mod' means happiness, joy or bliss (Ananda) and
'ka' means part of. Hence, anyone who is joy loving is liked and blessed by
Ganesha.
Thus modaka
becomes a small part of bliss.
A modaks are shaped
like coconuts. Their cavities are filled with delicacies and nutritious dry
nuts. These Modaks are a symbol of spiritual knowledge (meditation or Dhyan).
Hence these are also called Dyanmodaks. In other words, the Modaks abode
knowledge and bliss. The worshipper is endowed with these virtues by making
heartfelt offering of Modaks.
Due to which the devotees
are blessed with peace &
Prosperity.
We want to encourage eco-friendly activities by promoting
clay idols to reduce pollution cause by plaster of paris idols with chemical
and synthetic paints and more importantly the idols which are worshiped with so
much devotion should be properly immersed. Ganesh made out of clay easily
dissolves in water and will not break in to pieces. It’s very sad sight post
immersions at riverside piece are visible at river- bed.
Today
we are facing hazard challenge to save Earth from pollution. Hazardous material
and industrial waste has already polluted our river. These harmful dangers will
continue to cause great damage to environment.
People purchase pop
idols because they are cheaper and more easily available in the market. These
idols do not dissolve in water easily.
Shadu is a kind of clay found in the river bank, mostly in
the konkan region of Marashtra.A traditional medium of making ganesh idols,
shadu clay is an Eco friendly way of making ganesh idols .Shadu idols were
worshipped in Maharashtra since centuries and these are still artists who only
make shadu idols since it is entirely made of natural clay .Shadu does not add
to the pollution of the water.Shadu idols are the fastest idols to dissolves in
the water compared to paper Mache and pop idols.
They are made from natural material hence do
not harm to aquatic life.
We have Ganesha idols of many shapes, colors and sizes,
individually crafted by craftsmen of Pen.
Vakratunda Ganesh Murti vikri Kendra
Gurukrupa Corner co.Hsg. Society, Land mark – Near
Sainathnagar last bus stop,
Sainathnager, Kharadi ,Pune -411014
Pr. – G.S. Sonikar
Cont No – 9890101149
Some Sample Idol Photos.
