Hyderabad’s idol makers are shifting from Plaster of Paris to eco-friendly clay Ganeshas. While Dhoolpet artisans still use PoP for large idols, demand for clay idols is surging—especially from NRIs and civic bodies. Prices have risen amid higher material costs.
P Koushal and D Sandeep of the 10th class said that they had learned about the perils of immersing idols laden with chemical paints and were made aware that these chemicals could prove fatal to aquatic life at this workshop.
Hyderabad: With the Ganesh festival, which culminates in one of the country’s largest immersion processions, barely weeks away, the Hyderabad City Police is gearing up for the toughest task it has on its hands when it is about maintaining law and order. City Police Commissioner CV Anand, in fact, pointed out at a coordination meeting […]
Hyderabad: To promote eco-friendly Ganesh idols, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is conducting awareness campaigns in schools. As part of the exercise, the civic body officials, along with the school management, encouraged the students to use clay idols instead of the ones made with Plaster of Paris (PoP). “The students were briefed on the […]
Hyderabad: With artisans turning busy making idols for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities that commence on August 31, efforts have been initiated by the city administration to promote eco-friendly idols and dissuade the ones made of Plaster of Paris and with synthetic colours. As part of the exercise to encourage idols that do not add to the […]
Hyderabad: The State government will file a review petition seeking permission to immerse Ganesh idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) in Hussain Sagar lake for this year, according to Animal Husbandry Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav on Sunday. The Telangana High Court had directed authorities not to allow immersion of Ganesh idols made of Plaster […]
Hyderabad: Every year, Hyderabad roads are decked with colourful Ganeshas, of various shapes and sizes. While the idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) are much more attractive, there are many who are choosing to take the sustainable path and buying eco-friendly Ganeshas instead. Made of clay, seeds or even wood, these idols are chemical-free […]
Acting on a tip off, the police raided Sri Pavan Putra Plaster Company and Laxman’s Plaster Company at Hayathnagar and found the children working in hazardous conditions.
