{"id":35823,"date":"2025-09-09T22:03:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/?p=35823"},"modified":"2025-09-09T22:03:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:33:43","slug":"ganesh-chaturthi-unites-india-in-devotion-and-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/ganesh-chaturthi-unites-india-in-devotion-and-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Ganesh Chaturthi Unites India in Devotion and Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-68a69b66-27b0-832c-959d-9ced6680ddd5-30\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-66\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"43986a6e-4812-46d3-8c97-dbb12d897da5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p>For years, India has been home to the joyful festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, that celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesh, affectionately called Ganpati Bappa. It is said that the Rishi Vyas invoked Lord Ganesha on earth for the first time before writing the Mahabharata. Before Lord Ganesha commenced as the Mahabharat&#8217;s scribe, the Lord was said to have been worshipped for ten days so that the epic would be written without any break.<\/p>\n<p>It is believed that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj revived Ganeshotsav during the Mughal era as a means of cultural preservation. Later, in 1893, Lokmanya Tilak turned it into a public festival to unite people against British rule, making it a powerful symbol of unity and social harmony. In essence, it is a reflection on India\u2019s unity in diversity, showing the way people from all communities come together, reflecting love and devotion.<\/p>\n<p>From rice <em>modaks<\/em> to <em>motichoor laddoos<\/em>, the sweetness of traditional delicacies lingered in the air for.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The ten-day-long festivities concluded, marking the immersion of the idol amongst chanting of\u00a0<\/span><em style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Bappa Morya<\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>The Voices<\/strong><\/em><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/a>student reporters bring the pan-India celebrations together, reflecting the resplendent atmosphere that the country basked in of its\u00a0<em><strong>Bappa Morya<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p>This year, several grand and magnificent idols were displayed in <a href=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/tag\/kala-ghoda-arts-festival\/\">Mumbai\u2019s<\/a> pandals, showcasing the extraordinary craftsmanship and intricate artistry of the sculptors. With the advent of technology taking over faith, the celebrations too witnessed the streak of Bappa being worshipped with utmost devotion and art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_35983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35983\" style=\"width: 788px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35983 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-1-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Various forms of Ganesha are on display in Khetwadi, Mumbai<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:7c24a09f-caf4-49a8-81ce-1fe739efef7c-7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-sm:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ad71d97e-f860-4046-9434-40e89d68514d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p>Technology has truly created a niche for itself in the festivities, along with the conscientious decision to make ecologically sustainable Ganesha idols and not to immerse the idols in water bodies. In Delhi, the government has created 80 artificial pools for immersing Ganesha idols and Durga idols so that the leftovers of idols do not pollute the Yamuna waters.<\/p>\n<p>Providing yet another example of technology-driven festivities, a QR code was placed alongside the idol of Lord Ganesha at one of Mumbai&#8217;s pandals. The code opened the way for devotees to be able to virtually view the idols and the pandal throughout the year, even long after the idol had been immersed. This pandal also displayed the Champions Trophy 2025 won by the Indian cricket team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_35985\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35985\" style=\"width: 788px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35985 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collage-2-Grids-Collage-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collage-2-Grids-Collage-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collage-2-Grids-Collage-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collage-2-Grids-Collage-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collage-2-Grids-Collage-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collage-2-Grids-Collage-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collage-2-Grids-Collage-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collage-2-Grids-Collage-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collage-2-Grids-Collage.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>At a pandal in Mumbai, this QR code lets devotees virtually view Lord Ganesha\u2019s idol year-round, alongside the display of India\u2019s Champions Trophy<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Several pandals installed idols of Lord Shiva alongside Lord Ganesha, with many showcasing stunningly crafted idols that beautifully blend devotion and artistry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_35951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35951\" style=\"width: 788px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35951 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ganpati idols in Shiva Roop at Malad, Mumbai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:7c24a09f-caf4-49a8-81ce-1fe739efef7c-11\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-24\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-sm:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"468663b9-1759-4c5e-9eb8-87ad73d036ea\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p>The festivities, over the years, has taken center stage for the political parties to propagate themselves. Commercialization too has made in roads into the festivities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_35987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35987\" style=\"width: 788px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35987 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-7-Grids-Collage-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-7-Grids-Collage-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-7-Grids-Collage-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-7-Grids-Collage-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-7-Grids-Collage-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-7-Grids-Collage-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-7-Grids-Collage-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-7-Grids-Collage-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-7-Grids-Collage.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mumbai witnessed diverse and unique avatar of Ganpati, with vibrant pandals showcasing creativity, while sponsorships and political hoardings dominated the festive scenes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"351\">The festive spirit came alive at MSR Nagar, <a href=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/quantum-india-2025-global-summit-in-bengaluru-aims-to-build-supportive-ecosystem\/\">Bangalore<\/a>, where Shri Ekadanta Gelayara Balaga beautifully celebrated Gauri Ganesh Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha and Mata Gowri were placed for three days, welcomed with immense love and devotion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35992\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35992\" style=\"width: 788px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35992 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-2-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-2-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-2-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-2.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Glimpses of three-day celebration held by Shri Ekadanta Gelayara Balaga, at JP Park Bangalore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div>The vibrant Fish Market community of Mohanpura Street in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands, came together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with immense devotion and enthusiasm. The beautifully decorated pandal, heartfelt prayers and collective spirit of the people made the celebration truly special.<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35994\" style=\"width: 771px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35994 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-08-at-5.58.40-PM-771x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-08-at-5.58.40-PM-771x1024.jpeg 771w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-08-at-5.58.40-PM-226x300.jpeg 226w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-08-at-5.58.40-PM-768x1021.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-08-at-5.58.40-PM-1156x1536.jpeg 1156w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-08-at-5.58.40-PM-150x199.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-08-at-5.58.40-PM-450x598.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-08-at-5.58.40-PM-1200x1595.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-08-at-5.58.40-PM.jpeg 1204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Mohanpura, Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands \u2014 Organised by the Fish Market Community<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>The idols of Lord Ganesha displayed in pandals and homes are painted and adorned with glitter and artificial gems and sequins. Keeping in sync with the growing demand to build ecologically sustainable structures, several eco-friendly Ganpati idols were installed across various parts of the country, including Mumbai, Port Blair and <a href=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/beyond-the-beats-celebrating-the-enduring-impact-of-zakir-hussains-legacy\/\">Hyderabad<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div>In Chandivali, Andheri East, Mumbai, the city\u2019s largest eco-friendly Ganpati was installed. Towering at 26 feet tall and weighing 300 kg, the idol went on to become a certified world record holder of the World Book of Records. The idol was created using 1,800 tissue paper boxes, 22 kg of glue, and 45 kg of iron. This idol intended to convey a powerful message \u2014 that it was not merely an attempt to set a record, but also a reminder for future generations that while celebrating festivals, protecting nature is also a priority.<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_35989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35989\" style=\"width: 788px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35989 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-1-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blank-2-Grids-Collage-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong> The 26 feet tall ecofriendly Ganesha at Chandivali in Andheri East that created certified record in Limca Book of Records.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"1072\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Similarly, in Hyderabad, an idol of Ganpati Bappa made entirely out of mud and clay was installed. It emphasized the importance of celebrating festivals responsibly and mindfully, while taking care of nature, energy, water, waste management and pollution control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35991\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35991\" style=\"width: 687px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35991 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hyderabad-eco-friendly-687x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"687\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hyderabad-eco-friendly-687x1024.jpeg 687w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hyderabad-eco-friendly-201x300.jpeg 201w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hyderabad-eco-friendly-768x1144.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hyderabad-eco-friendly-150x224.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hyderabad-eco-friendly-450x671.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/medialit.in\/thevoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hyderabad-eco-friendly.jpeg 859w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>In Hyderabad, a Ganesha idol is made of clay and mud. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:7c24a09f-caf4-49a8-81ce-1fe739efef7c-15\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-32\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-sm:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"66357b3d-5c31-4b53-a8c7-423f20333568\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"285\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The rise in availability and installation of eco-friendly Ganapati idols has brought a ray of hope, an effort to protect the environment, becoming a core responsibility of people, while preserving the essence of the festival &#8211; unity and faith.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"285\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em><strong>Copy Editor: Akruti Rao Kandikonda<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For years, India has been home to the joyful festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, that celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesh, affectionately called Ganpati Bappa. 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