<p>A variety of eco-friendly Ganeshas are on sale this season, and single idols are making way for kits with crafting material.</p>.<p>Lakshman Kabadi, owner of a stall at Geleyara Balaga Circle, Mahalakshmipuram, is selling plain and semi-coloured clay idols.</p>.<p>“We only use glaze on the kirita (crown) and ornaments. About 50% of our idols are plain and can be watered into the garden directly,” he says.</p>.<p>He customises idols to suit customer tastes. The height varies from nine to 20 inches and his idols are priced between Rs 250 and Rs 1,000.</p>.<p><strong><span class="bold">Contact: 76191 25765</span></strong></p>.<p>Suchitra Aravind, owner of Panchavati Studio, Sahakarnagar, sells idols nine inches in height, packaged in a kit. </p>.<p>“Priced at Rs 480, our kit includes an idol, a terracotta pot, a jasmine plant, and some potting mix. With a Gauri idol, the price is Rs 550,” she says. She wants to encourage people “to celebrate the festival and raise a plant in the process”.</p>.<p><strong><span class="bold">Contact: 96202 18568</span></strong></p>.<p>On Facebook page Jumbo Kart, Akshay Kumar VR and Chethan Kumar, are selling clay idols embedded with seeds, and delivering them to homes across Bengaluru.</p>.<p>Priced at Rs 299, the idols are available with a choice of seed — tulasi or sunflower. “The idols can be customised with gold or silver paint on the crown and the shanka chakra,” says Akshay. </p>.<p><span class="bold"><strong>Contact:</strong> <strong>91108 55252</strong></span></p>.<p>Eco-Cottage, Kalyan Nagar, is selling two 12-inch models — moulded and semi-handmade.</p>.<p>Rajesh Singh, co-founder, says, “The kit includes an idol, one kg potting mix, a jute grow bag, a flowering seed and sanitiser.”</p>.<p>The moulded idol is priced at Rs 600 and the semi-handmade one at Rs 700. Idols are delivered for free anywhere in Bengaluru.</p>.<p><strong><span class="bold">Contact: 99451 71115</span></strong></p>.<p>At Jivan Organics, Yelahanka New Town and Singanayakanahalli, Doddaballapur Road, you find two environment-friendly Ganesha idols — a 10-inch one for Rs 850 and a 15-inch one for Rs 950.</p>.<p>Saritha SS, owner, explains, “Our idols are made from gomaya, guar gum, turmeric, neem and ajwain flowers. We give a Gowri idol for free along with the Ganesha idol.”</p>.<p><span class="bold"><strong>Contact: 97411 10333</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>DIY Kit</strong></p>.<p>GreenRee, an online store, sells DIY kits with material to make two six-inch Ganesha idols. Ritika Dhamija, owner, says, “The kit includes clay, mould and a brush to make the idols. It costs Rs 199, and we charge Rs 50 for shipping.” Look for their tutorial on YouTube. <em>Contact: 98049 40000</em></p>.<p><strong>Pollution Control Board’s turmeric Ganeshas </strong></p>.<p>The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has launched a DIY turmeric Ganesha campaign. It aims to touch 10 lakh turmeric idols and set a world record. The idols can be made at home with equal parts of turmeric and wheat, mixed with milk and oil. Those making the idol can upload a selfie with the idol to kspcb.karnataka.gov.in before September 10. The official website has a tutorial: <em>kspcb.karnataka.gov.in/node/668</em></p>
<p>A variety of eco-friendly Ganeshas are on sale this season, and single idols are making way for kits with crafting material.</p>.<p>Lakshman Kabadi, owner of a stall at Geleyara Balaga Circle, Mahalakshmipuram, is selling plain and semi-coloured clay idols.</p>.<p>“We only use glaze on the kirita (crown) and ornaments. About 50% of our idols are plain and can be watered into the garden directly,” he says.</p>.<p>He customises idols to suit customer tastes. The height varies from nine to 20 inches and his idols are priced between Rs 250 and Rs 1,000.</p>.<p><strong><span class="bold">Contact: 76191 25765</span></strong></p>.<p>Suchitra Aravind, owner of Panchavati Studio, Sahakarnagar, sells idols nine inches in height, packaged in a kit. </p>.<p>“Priced at Rs 480, our kit includes an idol, a terracotta pot, a jasmine plant, and some potting mix. With a Gauri idol, the price is Rs 550,” she says. She wants to encourage people “to celebrate the festival and raise a plant in the process”.</p>.<p><strong><span class="bold">Contact: 96202 18568</span></strong></p>.<p>On Facebook page Jumbo Kart, Akshay Kumar VR and Chethan Kumar, are selling clay idols embedded with seeds, and delivering them to homes across Bengaluru.</p>.<p>Priced at Rs 299, the idols are available with a choice of seed — tulasi or sunflower. “The idols can be customised with gold or silver paint on the crown and the shanka chakra,” says Akshay. </p>.<p><span class="bold"><strong>Contact:</strong> <strong>91108 55252</strong></span></p>.<p>Eco-Cottage, Kalyan Nagar, is selling two 12-inch models — moulded and semi-handmade.</p>.<p>Rajesh Singh, co-founder, says, “The kit includes an idol, one kg potting mix, a jute grow bag, a flowering seed and sanitiser.”</p>.<p>The moulded idol is priced at Rs 600 and the semi-handmade one at Rs 700. Idols are delivered for free anywhere in Bengaluru.</p>.<p><strong><span class="bold">Contact: 99451 71115</span></strong></p>.<p>At Jivan Organics, Yelahanka New Town and Singanayakanahalli, Doddaballapur Road, you find two environment-friendly Ganesha idols — a 10-inch one for Rs 850 and a 15-inch one for Rs 950.</p>.<p>Saritha SS, owner, explains, “Our idols are made from gomaya, guar gum, turmeric, neem and ajwain flowers. We give a Gowri idol for free along with the Ganesha idol.”</p>.<p><span class="bold"><strong>Contact: 97411 10333</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>DIY Kit</strong></p>.<p>GreenRee, an online store, sells DIY kits with material to make two six-inch Ganesha idols. Ritika Dhamija, owner, says, “The kit includes clay, mould and a brush to make the idols. It costs Rs 199, and we charge Rs 50 for shipping.” Look for their tutorial on YouTube. <em>Contact: 98049 40000</em></p>.<p><strong>Pollution Control Board’s turmeric Ganeshas </strong></p>.<p>The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has launched a DIY turmeric Ganesha campaign. It aims to touch 10 lakh turmeric idols and set a world record. The idols can be made at home with equal parts of turmeric and wheat, mixed with milk and oil. Those making the idol can upload a selfie with the idol to kspcb.karnataka.gov.in before September 10. The official website has a tutorial: <em>kspcb.karnataka.gov.in/node/668</em></p>