Archive · 10 Sep 2026
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 is considered suitable for an eco-friendly celebration.
The workshop took place at the CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre in Vashi.
Guinness World Records recognized the activity as a record-setting initiative.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other officials also made clay idols.
Fadnavis said protecting nature is an important part of Indian culture.
He asked people to value devotion and environmental care more than very large idols.
Officials warned that plaster of Paris and artificial colours can harm water bodies.
The workshop encouraged families across Maharashtra to celebrate Ganeshotsav in a more environmentally responsible way.
More than 10,000 students simultaneously made Ganesh idols from shadu clay in Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
The workshop earned Maharashtra recognition from Guinness World Records for a large eco-friendly idol-making initiative.
The Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Department organized the event at the CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Environment Minister Pankaja Munde and Forest Minister Ganesh Naik participated by making idols.
Officials urged citizens to avoid large plaster-of-Paris idols and artificial colours that can pollute water bodies.
- Who
- More than 10,000 students, government officials, art experts, professors and Ganesh devotees participated.
- What
- A simultaneous shadu-clay Ganesh idol-making workshop that received Guinness World Records recognition.
- When
- September 10, 2026, according to the event post; one article described it as Thursday.
- Where
- The CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To promote eco-friendly Ganeshotsav celebrations while preserving cultural traditions and protecting water bodies.
- Participants
- More than 10,000 students
- Material
- Shadu clay
- Venue
- CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
- Organizer
- Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Department
- Recognition
- Guinness World Records recognition for the initiative
- Participating officials
- Devendra Fadnavis, Pankaja Munde and Ganesh Naik
- Environmental appeal
- Avoid large idols, plaster of Paris and artificial colours that can damage or pollute water bodies
