11 Ganesh Chaturthi Eco-Friendly Celebration Ideas

3. Decorate with Natural Materials

Natural decorations carry fragrance and colour without adding to landfill. Use strings of marigold, jasmine, or seasonal flowers for garlands, and hang a mango leaf toran above doorways to welcome good fortune. You can make fruit garlands from small citrus or pomegranate seeds threaded on cotton twine for a rustic look. For table displays and backdrops, arrange whole fruits, coconuts, and brass bowls of rice and lentils in patterns that are easy to compost afterward. Consider using fresh leaves or whole banana stems as natural supports instead of foam boards. If you need longer-lasting décor, press flowers between sheets overnight and frame them in recycled cardboard for a subtle craft. After the festival, send collected petals and leaves to a community compost point or add them to your own compost heap. These materials smell good, photograph well, and remind us of harvest and dadi’s garden rather than store-bought plastic trinkets that break in a season.