Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 In a month’s time, as Ganesh Chaturthi nears, numerous shops will be selling Ganesh idols. However, there are a few residents in the city who will refrain from buying Ganesh idols. Instead they will make their own ones from clay, popularly known as ‘Sadu Mati’ in Maharashtra. Jidnyasa, an NGO that has been promoting workshops to help residents make their own idols every year, is hoping for more resident participation this year. The NGO says that not only does the workshop adhere to religious sentiments, it also teaches residents to be eco-friendly.Surendra Dighe of Jidnyasa says, “Last year we had around 100 children participating in this two-day workshop where we teach them to make their own Ganesh idol from clay and make sure they immerse it in their own homes. ''The idol is worshipped at home and is then immersed in a bucket. The water is in turn poured into the garden or used for planting a sapling, instead of immersing it in the lakes.”These workshops are going to be organised on weekends. The first one will be held on Aug 21 and more will follow as per the response. Ashok Datar, a resident of Naupada, helps the trust in conducting these workshops. Datar says, “The whole process can be completed in about two days and anyone who has an interest can make the idol. We do not use any kind of mould. People can get the right shape of the idol with just a little attention.”On the first day of the workshop, the participants are given the clay and are encouraged to mix it on their own. Says Datar, “The best part is when little children taking part in the project start enjoying the feel of the mud and get their hands into the clay. It is the most enjoyable part of the workshop. “After the clay is mixed properly in the right proportion, each participant makes a round ball of the clay and then starts developing a shape.” He continues, “The shape that is formed depends on the creativity of the maker. We teach people how to shape their idol. Almost all Ganpatis that we have made in the workshops turned out reasonably well last year. In fact some children came out with wonderful work.” Datar further says, “After the idol is shaped, we keep it aside to dry and the next day the participants paint the idols. There is a different feeling of worshipping the idol you have made. This is the traditional way in which Ganesh Utsav was celebrated. It was said that one should get mud from the nearest river and make an idol which should be immersed into the same river.”The Jidnyasa Trust charges Rs 100 for these workshops. This cost is for the clay. For details call Jidnyasa on 35403857 / 25403857 sayli (AT) mid-day (DOT) com Six steps to make your own idol Ashok Datar mixing clay for the Ganpati idol. This is done on the first day of the workshop After the clay is mixed in the right proportion, it is made into a round ball The participants are then guided to shape the clay ball Since no mould is used to make the idols, the shape depends on the participants’ creativity With a little attention, the clay is given the shape of Lord Ganesh The completed idol is now ready to be worshipped Pics: Sayli UdasSOURCE: http://web.mid-day.com/metro/thane/2004/august/90364.htmDo You ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Dear Friends What a lovely idea. I wish we could do this in London. Can we buy the idols which children make and is it a must to immerse the idol in lake or river. Can we keep the idol forever at our home . Please let me know. Om Ganapathi Namah! Vandana --- Lambodara Das <lambodara_> wrote: > Shape your own eco-friendly Ganesh > > By: Sayli Udas > August 19, 2004 > > > In a month’s time, as Ganesh Chaturthi nears, > numerous shops will be selling Ganesh idols. > > However, there are a few residents in the city who > will refrain from buying Ganesh idols. Instead they > will make their own ones from clay, popularly known > as ‘Sadu Mati’ in Maharashtra. > > Jidnyasa, an NGO that has been promoting workshops > to help residents make their own idols every year, > is hoping for more resident participation this year. > > The NGO says that not only does the workshop adhere > to religious sentiments, it also teaches residents > to be eco-friendly. > > Surendra Dighe of Jidnyasa says, “Last year we had > around 100 children participating in this two-day > workshop where we teach them to make their own > Ganesh idol from clay and make sure they immerse it > in their own homes. > > ''The idol is worshipped at home and is then > immersed in a bucket. The water is in turn poured > into the garden or used for planting a sapling, > instead of immersing it in the lakes.” > > These workshops are going to be organised on > weekends. The first one will be held on Aug 21 and > more will follow as per the response. > > Ashok Datar, a resident of Naupada, helps the trust > in conducting these workshops. Datar says, “The > whole process can be completed in about two days and > anyone who has an interest can make the idol. We do > not use any kind of mould. People can get the right > shape of the idol with just a little attention.” > > On the first day of the workshop, the participants > are given the clay and are encouraged to mix it on > their own. Says Datar, “The best part is when little > children taking part in the project start enjoying > the feel of the mud and get their hands into the > clay. It is the most enjoyable part of the workshop. > > > “After the clay is mixed properly in the right > proportion, each participant makes a round ball of > the clay and then starts developing a shape.” > > He continues, “The shape that is formed depends on > the creativity of the maker. We teach people how to > shape their idol. Almost all Ganpatis that we have > made in the workshops turned out reasonably well > last year. In fact some children came out with > wonderful work.” > > Datar further says, “After the idol is shaped, we > keep it aside to dry and the next day the > participants paint the idols. There is a different > feeling of worshipping the idol you have made. This > is the traditional way in which Ganesh Utsav was > celebrated. It was said that one should get mud from > the nearest river and make an idol which should be > immersed into the same river.” > > The Jidnyasa Trust charges Rs 100 for these > workshops. This cost is for the clay. > > For details call Jidnyasa on 35403857 / 25403857 > > sayli > Six steps to make your own idolAshok Datar mixing > clay for the Ganpati idol. This is done on the first > day of the workshopAfter the clay is mixed in the > right proportion, it is made into a round ball The > participants are then guided to shape the clay ball > Since no mould is used to make the idols, the shape > depends on the participants’ creativity With a > little attention, the clay is given the shape of > Lord GaneshThe completed idol is now ready to be > worshipped > > Pics: Sayli UdasSOURCE: > http://web.mid-day.com/metro/thane/2004/august/90364.htm > > > Tired of spam? Mail has the best spam > protection around > _________ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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