11 Ganesh Chaturthi Eco-Friendly Celebration Ideas

7. Plan Low-Waste Aarti and Lighting

Keep the aarti sacred and safe by choosing natural fuel and reusable equipment. Beeswax or ghee diyas give a warm light and a pleasant scent without the smoke and residues from paraffin candles. Use a single ornamental aarti plate that you clean and reuse each year instead of paper or plastic versions. For additional lighting, pick LED string lights on timers to reduce electricity use and avoid open flames in compact balconies. Skip glitter, plastic confetti, and sparkles that shed tiny particles; favour dry marigold petals or sandalwood shavings for ritual flair. If you have a community aarti, ask volunteers to manage flame safety and set up a small extinguishing station with sand or a metal tub of water. These steps protect inhalation health and keep the ritual peaceful while cutting down on hard-to-clean litter around the house and street.