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Coconuts, corns, and even flowers: Ganesh Idols go eco-friendly

Kalasam coconut
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Kalasam coconut
A Lord Ganesha idol made from kalasam coconut on display at a pandal in Chennai.
Corn
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Corn
Ganesh idol made of corn is a special attraction at a pandal in Somajiguda, Hyderabad.
Metal skewers
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Metal skewers
Devotees gather to see a 30-feet tall idol of God Ganesha made of metal skewers in Chennai.
Onions
ANI
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Onions
An idol of Lord Ganesha is made with onions by the farmers in Washim, Maharashtra.
Coconuts
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Coconuts
Eco-friendly Ganesh idol made using 17,000 coconuts in Hyderabad.
Banana flowers
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Banana flowers
An idol of Lord Ganesh prepared using banana flowers being displayed in Chennai.
Marbles
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Marbles
An idol of Lord Ganesha has been made using sixty thousand marbles in Mayurbhanj.
Rose flowers
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Rose flowers
Artisans decorate with rose flowers the head of a 20-foot idol of God Ganesh during the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival celebrations in Bangalore.
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