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Over 10,000 Students Set Guinness Record With Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols
More than 10,000 students gathered in Navi Mumbai to make Ganesh idols together.
They used shadu clay, which was chosen for an environment-friendly celebration.
The large workshop earned recognition from Guinness World Records.
Maharashtra government ministers also made idols at the event.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said caring for nature is an important part of Indian culture.
He asked people to focus on devotion and environmental protection instead of making very large idols.
Officials also warned against plaster of Paris and artificial colours because they can harm water bodies.
The workshop aimed to show families how to celebrate Ganeshotsav while protecting the Earth.
More than 10,000 students simultaneously made Ganesh idols from shadu clay in Navi Mumbai.
The workshop was held at the CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre in Vashi.
Maharashtra's Environment and Climate Change Department organized the event to promote an eco-friendly Ganesh festival.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Forest Minister Ganesh Naik and Environment Minister Pankaja Munde participated.
Officials urged citizens to avoid large idols, plaster of Paris and artificial colours that can damage water bodies.
- Who
- More than 10,000 students, along with government ministers, art experts, professors and Ganesh devotees.
- What
- A simultaneous workshop to create eco-friendly Ganesh idols that received Guinness World Records recognition.
- Where
- The CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- When
- The articles do not specify a date.
- Why
- To promote environmentally friendly Ganesh festival celebrations and encourage protection of nature and water bodies.
Key facts
- Participants
- More than 10,000 students
- Material used
- Shadu clay
- Venue
- CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
- Organizer
- Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Department
- Recognition
- Guinness World Records recognition
- Participating officials
- Devendra Fadnavis, Ganesh Naik and Pankaja Munde
- Environmental message
- Avoid large idols, plaster of Paris and artificial colours that can damage water bodies
Quotes
Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister
“Devotion and environmental conservation should be given greater importance than the grandeur of Ganesh idols. It is the responsibility of every individual to celebrate festivals that preserve our cultural heritage, such as Ganeshotsav, in an eco-friendly manner.”
deccanchronicle.com
“The primary objective of the workshop is to take the message of protecting the environment while preserving cultural traditions to every household.”
deccanchronicle.com
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