India, Sept. 10 -- Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated on September 14, with the 10-day festival culminating in Anant Chaturdashi on September 25.

For devotees looking for a more sustainable way to celebrate, making a Lord Ganpati Bappa eco-friendly murti at home can be a meaningful family activity. Natural clay, turmeric, and other biodegradable materials can be used instead of Plaster of Paris (PoP). Recent eco-friendly Ganpati guides have also highlighted homemade clay and turmeric idols as alternatives to conventional PoP idols.

Here is a simple step-by-step guide to making your own eco-friendly Ganpati murti at home.

What Materials Are Needed To Make an Eco-Friendly Ganpati Murti?

For a simple clay Ganpati, keep these materi...