# Eco-friendly Seed Ganesha campaign in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eco-friendly-seed-ganesha-campaign-in-india
> Updated: 2026-09-10T08:11:22.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The ‘Seed Ganesha’ campaign, an initiative aimed at reducing environmental damage caused by Plaster of Paris, has gained momentum in the Telugu states. The campaign promotes idols made from biodegradable materials like clay, cocopeat, and coconut fiber, which contain seeds of native trees such as neem, tamarind, or tulsi. These seeds allow the idols to germinate into plants following ritual immersion.

Actor Chiranjeevi recently supported the Green India Challenge in Hyderabad to encourage the adoption of these eco-friendly idols. While the movement toward sustainable celebrations is growing in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, local artisans in areas like Dhoolpet face economic difficulties. Craftsmen are currently struggling to compete with cheaper, mass-produced Plaster of Paris models and rising raw material costs.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Telugu states embrace eco-friendly Seed Ganesha idols for festival

Devotees in the Telugu states are increasingly adopting eco-friendly ‘Seed Ganesha’ idols that grow into plants, while Hyderabad artisans balance traditional craftsmanship with economic competition.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telugu-states-embrace-eco-friendly-seed-ganesha-idols-for-festival

### 2026-08-31: Chiranjeevi unveils eco-friendly ‘Seed Ganesha’ idols in Hyderabad

Actor Chiranjeevi has unveiled ‘Seed Ganesha’ idols in Hyderabad, promoting eco-friendly, seed-embedded clay idols to replace polluting Plaster of Paris for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiranjeevi-unveils-eco-friendly-seed-ganesha-idols-in-hyderabad

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