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Bhiwandi Students Craft Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols At School Competition
Two hundred and twenty-five children in Bhiwandi joined a special school competition.
They made their own idols of Lord Ganesha.
The event took place at NES English Primary School.
The children used different kinds of clay and colourful modelling clay.
They made idols in many shapes and designs.
The organisers wanted the children to enjoy being creative.
They also wanted them to learn why eco-friendly celebrations are important.
The school said activities like this can build confidence, patience and respect for culture.
A total of 225 students participated in an eco-friendly Ganesh idol-making competition in Bhiwandi.
The event was held at NES English Primary School and organised by Dhamankar Naka Mitra Mandal and Swabhiman Seva Sanstha.
Students created idols using shadu clay, regular clay and colourful modelling clay.
The competition aimed to encourage creativity and environmentally responsible festival celebrations.
Principal Mansi Raje said the activity supported artistic talent, environmental awareness, confidence and patience.
- Who
- 225 students from NES English Primary School, under principal Mansi Raje, participated; Dhamankar Naka Mitra Mandal and Swabhiman Seva Sanstha organised the event.
- What
- An eco-friendly Ganesh idol-making competition was held for schoolchildren.
- Where
- NES English Primary School in Bhiwandi.
- When
- The competition took place as Ganeshotsav preparations were gathering momentum; no exact date was provided.
- Why
- To encourage creativity and promote awareness of environmentally responsible festival celebrations.
Key facts
- Participants
- 225 schoolchildren
- Location
- NES English Primary School, Bhiwandi
- Organisers
- Dhamankar Naka Mitra Mandal and Swabhiman Seva Sanstha
- Materials used
- Shadu clay, regular clay and colourful modelling clay
- Theme
- Eco-friendly Ganesh idol-making
- School principal
- Mansi Raje
- Stated benefits
- Artistic expression, environmental awareness, confidence and patience










