The green coming of Ganesh

Opt for eco-friendly Ganesh idols and earn the blessingsu00a0of mother earth as well

BMC's Annual Environment Status Report has stated that the level of pollution in the city is something to worry about. By dumping tones of Plaster of Paris in our water bodies, even though they are in the shape of gods will get you no blessings only fury from the nature. Shift to green versions of your Ganpati celebrations this year and multiply your blessings while saving the planet


An eco friendly Ganesh idol from The Bombay Store

The Bombay Store
The Bombay Store offers a wide variety of Ganesh idols created by traditional craftsmen from natural products like terracotta idols from Karnataka (painted with natural colours from multani matti, gheru and turmeric), softstone or soapstone idols from Orissa, idols carved in Whitewood from Rajasthan and Sandalwood from Karnataka. The Bombay Store's collection also includes intricately carved Ganesh idols in Brass from Moradabad and traditional and elaborately styled handcrafted and painted idols in Resin. They also have hand-made thalis and incense sticks, torans and other decorations for the festival.
Cost Rs 400 to 3,000
At The Bombay Store, Sir PM Road; Fort, High Street Phoenix; Lower Parel, Inorbit-Malad and Vashi, Terminal II C at Mumbai Airport.
Call 40669999

Omved
It is said that Ganesh was created moulded from clay by Gauri and Omved believes in following traditions and has on offer idols made from Shadu or white clay which is bio-degradable. They also have cute idols made from coconuts and eco-friendly decorations made from natural cords, rudraksha, shells and other traditional items.
Cost 991u00a0to Rs 1,991
At Omved, High Street Phoenix; Lower Parel, Inorbit; Vashi, R-City Mall; Ghatkopar and Infiniti Mall at Malad.
Call 28203154

Clay crossing
We love Clay Crossing's terracotta made coconut eco Ganesh for the festive season which is artsy enough to be kept as a sculptor in your living room our as a temporary guest for the festival.
COST Rs 1,111
AT A/ 302 Gurudutt CHS, JB Nagar, Andheri (E);u00a0 Eco Corner, Palladium, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel.
CALL 9967799647