Kharghar Rotary Trust Organises Eco-Friendly Ganesha Workshop To Promote Sustainable Ganeshotsav Among Children
With Ganeshotsav around the corner, the Rotary Kharghar Charitable Trust organised a special Ganesha idol-making workshop to promote environmental conservation and encourage citizens, particularly children, to celebrate the festival in an eco-friendly manner. Shadu Clay Used To Make Sustainable Idols The ‘Ganesha Idol Making Workshop’ was held at Regency Crest Society in Sector 19, Kharghar, on…
The Rotary Kharghar Charitable Trust organized a Ganesha idol-making workshop on September 5 at Regency Crest Society in Kharghar, aimed at fostering environmental conservation among children. The event witnessed a large turnout of young participants who learned to create Ganesha idols using shadu clay under the supervision of skilled instructors.
This hands-on activity not only imparted the skill of idol-making but also instilled awareness about the significance of celebrating an eco-friendly Ganeshotsav and the environmental consequences of using plaster of Paris (PoP) idols in water bodies.
Rotary Club of Kharghar Midtown president Dr Komal Gundewar, director Ritesh Kumar, and several other Rotarians attended the programme. Kiran Patil, president of Yuvaprerna Social Organisation, encouraged the children to adopt environmentally responsible practices during festivals, emphasizing the importance of developing a sense of environmental responsibility from a young age.
The workshop aimed to nurture creativity and forge a connection between children and clay, as evident from the evident joy on their faces after completing their idols. The organizers expressed their intent to continue such initiatives in various fields of community welfare, encapsulating the message: "Save the environment, preserve our culture and celebrate an eco-friendly Ganeshotsav."
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