Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idols Made by Students Become the Special Attraction

Nandyal: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations were grandly organized at the Sri Swami Vivekananda Auditorium of Sri Ramakrishna Degree College (Autonomous), Nandyal, under the auspices of the Andhra Pradesh Ganesh Utsav Samithi, Nandyal District, and Nandyal City Ganesh Utsav Samithi, in association with Sri Ramakrishna Degree College.

The celebrations were conducted in a devotional and enthusiastic atmosphere. The eco-friendly Ganesha idols personally prepared by the students of Sri Ramakrishna Degree College became the special attraction of the event.

The puja ceremony was attended by members of the Nandyal District Ganesh Utsav Committee, including District President Sri Srinivasulu, Secretary Sri Rajasekhar Reddy, and members Sri Ramanjaneyulu, Sri Shankar and Sri Satyanarayana. Vishva Hindu Parishad South Andhra President Sri Erram Vishnuvardhan Reddy, Sri Chilukuri Srinivasulu, Smt. Suhasini, and other dignitaries also participated in the puja and offered prayers to Lord Ganesha with devotion.

Speaking on the occasion, Sri Ramakrishna Degree College Chairman Sri G. Ramakrishna Reddy said that the college students had worked for nearly 15 days to creatively prepare eco-friendly Ganesha idols using natural and environmentally safe materials. Nearly 50 small and large clay Ganesha idols prepared by the students were placed for worship.

He stated that it is the responsibility of the college to identify and encourage the creative skills of students and create awareness among them about issues that benefit society and the environment. He appreciated the students for their hard work and commitment in preparing the Ganesha idols using natural clay and thereby demonstrating their social and environmental responsibility.

The Chairman congratulated Dean of Academics Smt. Pragathi, Dr. Lalitha Saraswathi, and Smt. Sravani Kumari for encouraging and motivating the students in this initiative.

The students themselves performed the puja and participated in the rituals with devotion, accompanied by devotional songs.

Andhra Pradesh Ganesh Utsav Committee District President Sri Srinivasulu appreciated the students for their efforts in preparing the attractive Ganesha idols. He expressed his happiness over the students’ participation in a socially beneficial initiative and stated that Indian festivals reflect the country’s spiritual and cultural values. He conveyed his best wishes to all the students on the occasion.

The programme also conveyed a strong message about environmental protection and encouraged students to celebrate traditional festivals in an eco-friendly manner.

Students of Aim for Seva, Nandyal, presented cultural programmes, including a Kolattam dance, which attracted everyone. College students also performed dances to devotional songs, adding to the festive spirit.

With the enthusiastic chanting of “Ganapati Bappa Morya!”, the students expressed their joy and devotion.

The programme concluded with the distribution of prasadam.

The Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations stood as an inspiring example with the message:

“Let us worship Lord Ganesha with devotion… and protect nature with responsibility.”