Ganesh Mahotsav is one of the festivals, which is celebrated with great pomp in Vadodara every year. But coronavirus halted all kinds of celebrations like the Rathyatra, Janmashtami and Ganesh Mahotsav. The government has canceled all celebrations and have asked people to follow the guidelines. So, people this year are sticking to low-key celebrations and are avoiding gatherings which can cause transmission of the virus. People have been opting for eco-friendly Ganpati idols. Thus, Mukesh Gupta from Vadodara prepared Ganesh idols made from cow dung which are in great demand. He started the initiative in the time of the pandemic. "The message is loud and clear of a clean environment as the idols made from cow dung are totally safe and can be immersed inside a water vessel and then it can be used as natural urea for the plants. This year we start it as an initiative to help people become Atmanirbhar and go totally desi. The orders are beyond our expectations and we are trying to complet

Author-Shlok Talati