Updated: 24-08-2025; Author: Ashritha Pendker; Reading Time : 3 minutes
We are all waiting to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27th, 2025
We do beautiful decorations, and we perform the Ganesh puja with great devotion, but here the dilemma is which Ganesh Murthi(idol) we establish for 9 days (navaratri)…
Plaster of Paris or eco-friendly soil-based murthi?
The soil-based Ganesha idols during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival show the spiritual bond with natural elements, highlighting the following 7 prominent spiritual reasons.
1. Symbolism of Creation: Earth symbolises the divine creation. Lord Ganesha was created by Parvati using turmeric, and hence the soil idol honours his origin.
Did You Know?
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak: He is credited with transforming Ganesh Chaturthi from a private family ritual into a grand public festival in 1893.
2. Unity with Nature: Immersion symbolises the oneness with nature. Ganesha’s immersion back into the earth reminds us of our oneness with nature.
3. Spiritual Purity: Natural soil is pure. An idol made of pure soil enhances divine reception during prayer and brings positive energy.
4. Honouring the Elements: Eco-friendly idols represent environmental responsibility and bring divine blessings.
Did You Know ?
The environmental impact of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols extends far beyond just visual pollution, posing a serious threat to entire ecosystems and human health.
5. Honouring the Elements: The five elements of life are shown with the combination of soil, water and space as a respect towards the universe.
6. Simplicity and Humility: A Simple idol portrays humility, returning to spiritual basics, thus against materialism.
Did You Know?
Choosing a Ganesha idol made from natural soil or clay is an act of environmental preservation that prevents water pollution.
7. Blessing the Water: When the soil idol dissolves in water, it enriches the land and soil. Through this process, we are grateful to both God and nature. The process is a blessing.
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