09/11/2026
As Ganesh Chaturthi festivities kick into high gear in Mumbai, actress Pooja Hegde is setting an inspiring example by choosing an eco-friendly approach to ushering in Lord Ganesha. The star has adopted a unique clay Ganesha idol embedded with seeds, driving a powerful message of sustainability across social media.
Instead of traditional idols made from harmful materials that pollute water bodies during immersion, this seed-embedded idol can be immersed directly at home in a planter or pot. With proper care, the idol gracefully dissolves and transforms into a blossoming plant, keeping the divine presence alive in nature long after the festival concludes. By choosing devotion that nurtures the planet, Pooja shows that protecting mother nature is the greatest tribute we can pay to Bappa!