The Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada, organized an Environmental Awareness Programme on Vinayaka Patri Usage and the Importance of Clay Idols on 11 September 2026 as part of the Environmental Awareness Week celebrations.
The main objective of the programme was to create awareness among students and the general public about celebrating Vinayaka Chavithi in an environmentally friendly manner. The programme highlighted the traditional significance of using Vinayaka Patri (medicinal leaves offered to Lord Ganesha) and the importance of worshipping clay idols instead of Plaster of Paris (POP) idols.
As part of the programme, an environmental awareness rally was conducted with the active participation of 300 students and officials. The students carried awareness messages and raised slogans promoting the use of natural leaves, traditional practices, and eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols. They emphasized the harmful effects of chemical colours, POP idols, and improper immersion practices on water bodies and aquatic ecosystems.
The students and officials also distributed informative pamphlets to the general public, explaining the importance of Vinayaka Patri, the environmental benefits of clay idols, and the need to avoid plastic decorations and chemical-based materials during festival celebrations.
The rally received an encouraging response from the public. All the officials and participating students actively contributed to spreading the message of environmental protection and sustainable festival celebrations.
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