Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by paying tribute to nature and majestic elephants

Prioritising eco-friendly practices during the occasion can be a true tribute to Lord Ganesha

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity revered for his association with prosperity and wisdom. Intriguingly, the festival’s traditional offerings, such as red sandalwood paste, yellow and red flowers, coconut, jaggery, and modaks, are all natural ingredients. Even the rituals surrounding Ganesh Puja underline the spiritual significance of nature by using leaves from trees like Arjun,Agati,Prickly Chaff Flower,Pomegranate,Indian Nightshade,Bermuda Grass,Deodar,Datura,Peepal,Bel,Ber,Marjoram,False Daisy,Arabian Jasmine,Dwarf Morning Glory,Rubber Bush, Khejri Tree
shrubs like Oleander, and aromatic plants like Kewda, Juhi, and Tulsi among many others.

This year, consider making your celebration eco-friendly as a true tribute to Lord Ganesha and nature. Since Ganesha, the Elephant God, symbolizes wisdom and prosperity, adopting sustainable practices can also support the majestic elephant. With threats like habitat loss and pollution impacting biodiversity, your efforts can make a difference.

“This Ganesh Chaturthi, let’s take a positive step for nature,” says Mr. Pradip Shah, co-founder of Grow-Trees.com, which supports afforestation in India. He emphasizes the importance of protecting elephants, who play a crucial role in ecosystems by dispersing seeds and helping regenerate forests.

Grow-Trees.com’s Trees for Elephants® project focuses on expanding habitats and reducing human-elephant conflicts.By gifting a tree, you contribute to this cause.

“By embracing eco-friendly practices, we can pay a meaningful tribute to Lord Ganesha and support the conservation of elephants,” he concludes.

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