Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Eco-Friendly Ganpati Makhar Contest Held In Nadgaon Village
A village held a contest for making decorations for the Ganesh festival.
The decorations were called makhars.
Participants used materials that are better for the environment.
The contest encouraged people to be creative while protecting nature.
Jitendra Bhalke won first place.
Shivam Satpute came second, and Jagadish Jangare came third.
The winners received money and certificates.
Organisers hoped the event would teach young people that festivals can celebrate faith, art, and the environment together.
An eco-friendly Ganpati makhar decoration competition was held at Nadgaon in Shahapur taluka.
Aai Gavdevi Veera Sports organised the competition to promote creativity and environmental conservation.
Participants used eco-friendly materials for their Ganesh festival decorations.
Jitendra Bhalke won first place, followed by Shivam Satpute and Jagadish Jangare.
Winners received cash prizes and certificates, with awards sponsored by Nadgaon Sarpanch Kamal Rera.
- Who
- Aai Gavdevi Veera Sports organised the competition, with villagers participating; Jitendra Bhalke, Shivam Satpute, and Jagadish Jangare were the top three winners.
- What
- An eco-friendly Ganpati makhar decoration competition and prize distribution ceremony were held.
- Where
- Nadgaon in Shahapur taluka, identified in the report as Bhiwandi.
- Why
- The organisers aimed to promote creativity, environmental conservation, community participation, and environmentally responsible Ganesh festival celebrations.
- Organiser
- Aai Gavdevi Veera Sports
- Event
- Eco-friendly Ganpati makhar decoration competition
- First place
- Jitendra Bhalke — Rs 5,555
- Second place
- Shivam Satpute — Rs 4,444
- Third place
- Jagadish Jangare — Rs 3,333
- Prize sponsor
- Kamal Rera, Sarpanch of Nadgaon Gram Panchayat
- Judges
- Art teacher Manish Vyapari and painter Sunil Farde