Navi Mumbai Students Create 10,000+ Shadu Clay Ganesh Idols, Set Guinness World Record For Eco-Friendly Initiative
Navi Mumbai: More than 10,000 students created Ganesh idols from shadu clay simultaneously at a workshop in Vashi on Thursday, earning Maharashtra a place in the Guinness World Records for the largest such eco-friendly idol-making initiative. Students create record-breaking idols The ‘Eco-Friendly Maha Ganesh Idol Workshop 2026’, organised at the CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre, saw…
More than ten thousand students in Navi Mumbai crafted Ganesh idols using shadu clay in a single day at a workshop, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest eco-friendly idol-making event. Organized at the CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre, the 'Eco-Friendly Maha Ganesh Idol Workshop 2026' brought together students from various schools and colleges.
The event aimed to promote responsible celebrations while honoring Ganeshotsav's cultural traditions. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who attended the workshop, emphasized that the significance of a Ganesh idol lies in devotion and environmental conservation. He urged citizens to celebrate Ganeshotsav responsibly, avoiding practices that harm water bodies.
Fadnavis and Environment Minister Pankaja Munde, who also made idols during the workshop, encouraged the adoption of eco-friendly idol-making practices among families across Maharashtra. The Guinness World Records officials recognized the achievement, and Munde praised the students for embodying the spirit of guardians of the Earth.
The event was attended by state leaders, including Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, Pollution Control Board chairman Siddhesh Kadam, and Navi Mumbai Mayor Sujata Patil, underscoring the event's significance in promoting sustainable celebrations.
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