Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Andhra Loyola College Promotes Eco-Friendly Vinayaka Celebrations Through Student Programmes
Andhra Loyola College held programmes about protecting the environment.
About 300 students took part.
They learned how to celebrate Vinayaka festivals without creating pollution.
Students wrote slogans and made drawings about nature and the ozone layer.
They also gave speeches about plastic pollution and ways to reduce it.
The college displayed 21 traditional types of leaves used in Vinayaka Patri.
Organisers encouraged people to use clay idols and natural colours.
Students joined a rally to share messages about environmental protection.
Andhra Loyola College conducted environmental awareness programmes involving about 300 students.
Competitions focused on eco-friendly Ganesha celebrations, ozone protection and plastic pollution remedies.
A display of Vinayaka Patri featured 21 traditional varieties of leaves.
Organisers encouraged natural clay idols, natural colours and reduced use of polluting materials.
Students also held an environmental awareness rally promoting conservation and sustainable festival celebrations.
- Who
- Andhra Loyola College, its departments, environmental groups, faculty members and about 300 students.
- What
- The college organised competitions, a Vinayaka Patri display and an environmental awareness rally.
- Where
- Andhra Loyola College campus in Vijayawada.
- Why
- To promote environmental protection, conservation of natural resources and eco-friendly Vinayaka celebrations.
- Organiser
- Andhra Loyola College, together with its departments, student groups and environmental organisations.
- Participants
- Around 300 students.
- Slogan theme
- “Eco-Friendly Ganesha, Happy Mother Earth”.
- Drawing theme
- “Ozone Shield: Earth’s Protective Umbrella”.
- Speech theme
- “Plastic Pollution: A Growing Threat to Our Environment – Remedies”.
- Vinayaka Patri display
- Featured 21 traditional varieties of leaves.
- Recommended materials
- Natural clay idols and natural colours.