Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Over 3,100 Nashik Students Create Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols
More than 3,100 students in Nashik joined a special workshop.
They learned how to make Ganesh idols from shadu soil.
Shadu soil is described as an environmentally friendly material.
The workshop took place at the College of Engineering premises.
Many students came from both cities and villages.
Most planned to use the idols they made at home.
Organisers said the activity helps protect the environment.
They also said it helps children preserve culture and traditions.
More than 3,100 students from schools across Nashik district joined the workshop on September 6, 2026.
Students made Ganesh idols using environmentally friendly shadu soil at the K K Wagh College of Engineering premises.
Most participants were expected to install the idols they created.
The workshop was jointly organised by K K Wagh institutions, SMILE and Spinach Center of Excellence.
Organisers promoted shadu soil idols as an alternative to plaster of Paris idols amid environmental concerns.
- Who
- More than 3,100 students, K K Wagh Educational Institute and its partner organisations participated in the initiative.
- What
- A workshop where students made Ganesh idols from environmentally friendly shadu soil.
- When
- Sunday, September 6, 2026.
- Where
- The College of Engineering premises in Nashik district.
- Why
- To encourage environmentally friendly idols and reduce reliance on plaster of Paris idols amid environmental degradation.
- Participants
- More than 3,100 students
- Material
- Environmentally friendly shadu soil
- Location
- College of Engineering premises, Nashik
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Expected use
- Most students planned to install the idols they made
- Organisers
- K K Wagh Educational Institute, K K Wagh Foundation, Shri Balasaheb Wagh Welfare Foundation, SMILE and Spinach Center of Excellence
- Alternative promoted
- Shadu soil idols instead of plaster of Paris idols