Ganesh Chaturthi is a time of immense joy, devotion, and vibrant celebrations. 

While we celebrate with joy and fervour, it's important to make sure that the festivities remain sustainable. To truly have an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi, simply switching from harmful POP idols to DIY Shadu Mati Ganpati!  

Our DIY Shadu Mati Ganpati Kit has everything you need to sculpt your own beautiful and sustainable murti, entirely from scratch! If you are anxious about being a first-timer don't worry, like all Kitsters Kits, the Shadu Mati Ganpati is equipped with a detailed tutorial from a master sculptor - all you need is to scan the QR Code on the sleeve! 

You can even have the entire family over to sculpt the Ganpati, for some much needed bonding time! Even Visarjan is hassle-free, as you can conduct a small home visarjan by yourselves AND reuse the Mati for next year. Giving your Ganesh Chaturthi, just the eco-friendly upgrade it needed! 

Now, this is a great start, but don't stop there! Ditch thermocol and plastic decorations that also significantly endanger the environment after disposal. Instead, choose to DIY a beautiful, eco-friendly setup that perfectly complements your Shadu Mati Ganpati idol. Let's make this festival a celebration of both devotion and environmental responsibility!

 Here are six inspiring eco-friendly pandal ideas you can try:

1. Floral Glory : Elegance through flower arrangement 

Adorn your setup with vibrant and fresh flowers such as marigold flowers, jasmine and roses. You can also create small flower petal rangolis, and add diyas or fairylights to give your makhar a fairytale touch, even pair them with some gorgeous Lippan Art! Not only are flowers completely biodegradable, you can use these after visarjan as compost for your plants. 

2. Weaving Wonders: Thread Art Arrangement

Unpack that tin box and use your old spools of thread to make beautiful thread art installation for your Ganpati. A simple but verstaile material, you can use threads to add a unqiue and artistic touch to your decor. You can make tassels out of old thread and arrange them aesthetically to your setup to add a pop of ethnic charm. 

3. Paper Galore : Newspaper rolls arrangement 

Instead of getting the same spray painted thermocol palace, make your own throne for Ganapti Bappa using old newspaper roll-ups. Fold the newspaper piecee into thin strips which can further be shaped into different appealing styles. You can even complement the backdrop with recycled paper mache moushak. 

4. Cup Creativity:  Paper Cup Arrangement 

Turn potential trash into treasure by converting your leftover paper cups into a beautiful decoration for Ganesh Chaturthi. You can use them as stacks to hang showpieces or decorative items or use them as the background for your Shadu Mati idol. All it requires is paper cups, paints, some lights and a bucket load of creativity. 

5. Drape in Tradition: Old Saree Pandal Ideas

Dust your old sarees out of the cupboard and repurpose them into stunning structures for your pandal! By repurposing old sarees, drapes /to decorate your pandal, you also have a pick in the colour, style and texture of the background.  This is a cost-effective and visually stunning way to recycle textiles while adding a touch of traditional elegance to the celebrations. 

Let's Go Green This Ganesh Chaturthi

This Ganesh Chaturthi, let's embrace a more sustainable and enriching way to celebrate. By choosing DIY Shadu Mati Ganpati idols, we not only honor Lord Ganesha but also show our respect for the environment and create beautiful memories in the process.

So why wait, share your #ShandaarShaduMatiGanpati pictures @kitsters.in on IG and drop us a comment below on eco-friendly traditions you would love to incorporate in this year's Ganpati