Govt allows PoP idols, but artists root for eco Ganesha
India, July 15 -- Last month, the Bombay High Court modified the ban on manufacture and sale of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols during Ganesh Chaturthi. However, this isn't of much interest to artists and sculptors in the city, as they've ditched making PoP idols, thanks to the soaring demand for eco-friendly ones now.
Speaking about the ban lift, Jayesh Mehta of Deep Ganesh Arts says, "I make eco-friendly Ganpati idols and explain to customers that they should stick to buying such murtis as they benefit the environment. PoP idols are cheaper, but I work with people to give them eco-friendly idols in a price range that doesn't impact their budget."
Artist Nilesh, the owner of Nilesh Art Studio, says, "This year, the festival is beginning early and we are struggling to prepare everything in time. We make both eco-friendly and PoP idols, but the demand for the latter isn't high."
Sticking to the tradition of making papier-mache idols, Kalpesh of Shlok Arts Kala Kendra says: "I've never made POP idols. I've established myself as an eco-friendly artist."
While PoP idols are allowed, they can't be immersed in natural water bodies....
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