<p class="title">As the government has issued guidelines for Ganeshothsava, the Ganesha idol makers have accelerated the work on Ganesha idols.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Several sculptors have been preparing eco-friendly idols by using clay and avoiding the use of chemical colours.</p>.<p class="bodytext">One such family of artisans is in Kodlipet. Nagesh-Jnaneshwari couple has been preparing eco-friendly Ganesha idols for the last several years. Their son Kuldeep, a BCA graduate and daughter Kavyashree, too help their parents in preparing idols. The idols prepared by them are now awaiting buyers.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The family has opened stalls in Kodlipet and Shanivarasanthe. Along with Ganesha idols, there are idols of Gowri as well.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The idols are one to two feet tall and the prices range from Rs 300 and Rs 1,500. The Gowri idols are sold at a rate of Rs 150 to Rs 200. The business helps to manage the expenses of the family, said sculptor Nagesh.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He also prepares the idols of other gods and goddesses at people's demand.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Nagesh's son Kuldeep said that the idols prepared by them do not contain harmful chemicals. Therefore, when immersed in water, they do not endanger the aquatic creatures.</p>
<p class="title">As the government has issued guidelines for Ganeshothsava, the Ganesha idol makers have accelerated the work on Ganesha idols.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Several sculptors have been preparing eco-friendly idols by using clay and avoiding the use of chemical colours.</p>.<p class="bodytext">One such family of artisans is in Kodlipet. Nagesh-Jnaneshwari couple has been preparing eco-friendly Ganesha idols for the last several years. Their son Kuldeep, a BCA graduate and daughter Kavyashree, too help their parents in preparing idols. The idols prepared by them are now awaiting buyers.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The family has opened stalls in Kodlipet and Shanivarasanthe. Along with Ganesha idols, there are idols of Gowri as well.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The idols are one to two feet tall and the prices range from Rs 300 and Rs 1,500. The Gowri idols are sold at a rate of Rs 150 to Rs 200. The business helps to manage the expenses of the family, said sculptor Nagesh.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He also prepares the idols of other gods and goddesses at people's demand.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Nagesh's son Kuldeep said that the idols prepared by them do not contain harmful chemicals. Therefore, when immersed in water, they do not endanger the aquatic creatures.</p>