A great guest always deserves a warm welcome. And of course, when we talk about our favourite Bappa, he deserves the best Visarjan, as he leaves the earthly plane to go back to his heavenly abode. Everyone gathers as the band plays catchy songs, and the Lord of Wisdom gets a beautiful farewell filled with pomp and flair by his loving devotees. 

However, an awry side of Visarjan is how incorrect disposal methods lead to excess water pollution and can severely affect the lives of underwater fauna. While local government bodies are actively assigning disposal spaces to prevent dumping toxic materials especially POP in our water bodies. 

A better and more eco-friendly alternative is to Shadu Mati,a naturally derived clay that decomposes naturally and complements the ecosystem rather than harming it. With Kitsters DIY Shadu Mati Ganpati Kit, you  get to sculpt your OWN Shadu Mati Ganpati - with everything you need packed right in the kit, (including a beginner-friendly video tutorial). Not only that, you don't have to worry too much about immersion! This is because the Shadu Mati in the Kit is completely pure, making it easy to conduct visarjan, even at your own home!

Here's how you can conduct a home visarjan and even reuse the leftover Mati: 

Here's how to give your DIY Kitsters Shadu Mati Ganpati the perfect Visarjan they deserve right at your own home and how to use the leftover mati. : 

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Have a small visarjan at home by following these steps: 

1.Grab a plastic bucket or small tub. Make sure the size is proportionate to your idol.

2. Lay an old saree or cloth over it to collect the leftover clay residue later. 

3.Fill the bucket with water.

4.Place the idol in and let it soak for about 4-5 hours. 

5. Using a stick, check the consistency of the Mati. If it looks solidified, gather the old cloth and drain it of excess water. 

6. Leave to dry until the excess water recedes and then once it dries, pack it into an airtight container for later use. 

Ways to use leftover shadu mati: 

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1.Re-use for your Ganesha next year: As Shadu Mati is reusable, you can simply reutilize the mati to craft your Ganpati next year.                      

2.Diyas : Make mini clay diyas to use for the upcoming festival season. You can paint them to add your own personal touch.                                  

3. Mini ring trays : You can make your own trinket trays to keep puja items and small knick-knacks around the house.                                          

4. Small toys for your children : Parrots, cats or whatever small figurine you please is possible using shadu mati.                                                     

5.Incense holder :  Make cute incense holders for your puja room.                  

6. Decorative Plates: Create fancy decorative plates for your flowers and sweets when you do your next aarti.                                                               

7.Diya lantern : If you want to be a little extra, you can also create your own diya lantern.     

(Note: You can also consider donating the Shadu Mati to local artists groups or recycling centers).

Make the Conscious Choice 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.