{
  "id": 6037604,
  "title": "Thane Women Create Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idols, Promote Sustainable Ganeshotsav Through Community Initiative",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/thane-women-create-eco-friendly-ganesha-idols-promote-sustainable",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T20:43:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-women-create-eco-friendly-ganesha-idols-promote-sustainable-ganeshotsav-through-community-initiative"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane residents united in a groundbreaking eco-friendly celebration of Lord Ganesha, crafting sustainable idols while championing green festivities. A 10-day workshop brought together a diverse group of professionals - doctors, pathologists, artists, and authors - who hand-sculpted natural mud idols adorned with vibrant stone details. Guided by veteran artisan Aditi Date, participants pledged to immerse their creations at home, ensuring zero contribution to festival waste. This initiative not only safeguards Thane's water bodies but also alleviates street congestion and noise pollution. By embracing this model of community-driven sustainability, Thane sets a precedent, proving that honoring tradition and safeguarding the environment can coexist harmoniously.",
  "summary": "Thane: In an inspiring display of eco-conscious tradition, a group of women professionals from Thane’s Shrirang Society area—including doctors, pathologists, stage artists, and authors—came together to craft their own sustainable Lord Ganesha idols. 10-Day Workshop Promotes Green Festivities Over an intensive 10-to-12-day workshop, the participants hand-sculpted the idols using natural mud,…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Kharghar Rotary Trust Organises Eco-Friendly Ganesha Workshop To Promote Sustainable Ganeshotsav Among Children",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/kharghar-rotary-trust-organises-eco-friendly-ganesha-workshop-to",
        "published": "2026-09-06T17:16:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}