By Bornika Das
September 15, 2023
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Ganesh Chaturthi, is a significant Hindu festival that marks the celebration of Lord Ganesh’s arrival. The pompous celebration is knocking at our doors and idols of clay are being made all across India. However, a contemporary eco-conscious wave has swept the celebration and people have opted to craft their idols with food items. Take a look at 6 imaginative DIY Ganesh idols:
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You can make Ganesh idol with fresh fruits. Choose from a medley of colours and textures with bananas, apples, grapes and more. Secure each fruits using toothpick and hold them together in the form of Lord Ganesh.
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Melt your favourite type of chocolate, be it dark, milk, or white, and pour it into a mould. Once it solidifies, remove the idol from the mould.
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If you’re planning for nutritious and visually appealing idol gather an assortment of dry fruits like almonds, cashews, raisins and walnuts. You can use edible glue to keep it in place.
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Mix turmeric powder with water to form a paste, and then sculpt the Ganesh idol using a mould. After drying, this auspicious creation can be a centerpiece of your festivities.
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Carve the coconut into the likeness of Lord Ganesh using a knife or coconut grater. This pure and natural creation can be adorned with flowers and leaves.
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Honour Lord Ganesh's love for modaks by shaping an idol with these sweet dumplings. Use steamed modaks for the body, cloves for the eyes and a cardamom pod for the trunk.
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