Eco-Friendly Diwali 2026 In Bhopal! Local Artisans Turn Cow Dung And Bamboo Into Lakshmi-Ganesh Idols, Diyas, Torans And Festive Decorations
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Artisans in the city have prepared eco-friendly items made of cow dung and bamboo to decorate houses this Diwali. These include idols of Lakshmi-Ganesh, Shubh-Labh, Lord Shrinathji and Lord Tirupati Balaji, Swastik, ritual logs, torans (door hangings), wall hangings, lampshades, jewellery, puja chowkis and shlok frames. These artisans and their families are dedicated to…
In Bhopal, local artisans are crafting eco-friendly Diwali decorations using cow dung and bamboo. These include idols of gods, Shubh-Labh, Swastik, ritual logs, torans, wall hangings, lampshades, jewelry, puja chowkis, and shlok frames. Jitendra Rathore, known as Cow Dung Man, has created over 150 eco-friendly products for the festival over the past 15 years.
Rathore believes that placing gomaye (cow-dung) items in homes during Diwali infuses pure and positive energy while reviving traditional Sanatan crafts. Another artisan, Dharmendra Rohar, known as Bamboo Man, has been working in bamboo craft for 20 years. He creates functional and visually appealing decorations such as torans, hanging trinkets, lamps, and other items using upcycled bamboo scraps to encourage resource optimization and eco-friendly practices.
Bhopal's sanitation workers are reportedly likely to call off their strike after meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
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