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What to Know Before Buying Ganesha Idol
Know the Meaning of His Trunk
Before you decide to buy Ganesh idol gift for your loved ones on this Ganesh Chaturthi, you should know the meaning of the trunk of the idol too. Apparently, when the trunk is facing towards a specific side, there is a meaning behind it.
When the trunk is facing left side it represents Ida Nadi and ideal for the home. When it is facing the right side then it represents Pingala Nadi and it is considered perfect for temples because it is required proper “Seva”. When the trunk faces straight it represents Sushumna Nadi but these idols are rare and hard to find. So, pick the idol whose trunk is facing the left side for gifting purpose.
Material of the Idol
You should also know that the Ganesha Idol is made up of what kind of material. The common ones are metal, resin, clay, etc. If you are gifting the idol for Visarjana then make sure that it is made out of eco-friendly material as you would not want to spread pollution in the environment. The material also determines the price of the idol too.
Prefer Seated Ganesha Idol
When buying the Ganesh idol online, another thing which must be kept in mind is that you should prefer seated Ganesha over others. When you are buying the idol for home then it must be in a sitting position as you are planting the domain of the idol at home. However, for temporary placement, you can prefer other positions too like standing, relaxing, dancing etc.
10 Beautiful Lord Ganesha Idol as Gift Options
Eco Friendly Ganesh Idol with Gowri
When you are buying Ganesh idol gift, this is important for you to know that the idol is eco-friendly. So, owing to the concerns for the environment, we found an eco-friendly and bio-degradable Ganesha idol for your loved ones.
This Ganesha idol comes with a Gowri idol which can be used for Gowri Pujan (popular in Maharashtra). This idol has marigold seeds inside so once you are done with the festival, you can simply plant the idols in a pot and you can get beautiful plants in return. Great initiative, isn’t it?
This idol is 30cm in height and weighs about 2.2 kg. It is made out of natural clay and hence it doesn’t cause any harm to the environment. These idols aren’t painted because the paint can be toxic and harmful to nature. You can buy this pair of idols on shop.thebetterindia.com for Rs.599.
Small Ganesha Idol for Car Dashboard
Some people like things and gifts with minimalism and this is an option just for them. This one is a red-coloured Ganesha idol with dimensions 7 X 5 X 8 cm. We know that it is quite small but we picked it for car dashboard décor purpose.
This small idol is perfect for your car for your office desk. This is a wonderful work of handcraft and looks spectacular to look at.
The red colour of the idol makes it look quite different from the other idols. It gives a rustic and earthen appearance which is quite minimal yet balanced. This lightweight Ganesha idol is just 227gms in weight and made out of polyresin material. This material gives the much-needed sturdiness to the idol and the product is finished with a glossy shine on it. You can buy this idol on Amazon for Rs.117.
Decorative Lord Ganesha Idol
If you are looking for an idol which is supremely embellished and looks over the top then you will fall for this one. This is a beautiful showpiece of Lord Ganesha idol made out of brass and features golden and pink colours on it.
This is a handcrafted item perfect for prayer, car dashboard, home décor and for other purposes. It looks quite antique and encrusted with so many stones on it.
It is literally covered in stones all over and looks enchanting. You can spot diamonds and crystals on it while a pearl has been placed instead of laddoo in Ganesha's hands. This beautiful idol is water-resistant and available for purchase on Flipkart for Rs.321.
Sleeping Ganesha Idol
When looking for some unique and different types of Ganesh statue online, we came across this sleeping/relaxing Ganesh idol. The dimensions for this idol are 4 X 4.5 inches which are pretty moderate. To be true, the idol is small and hence perfect to be kept in the prayer room in-home or on office desk.
As this idol is not made up of eco-friendly material, you can use it in your home as a décor piece. This idol is painted with beautifully popping colours like orange, pink, green etc.
You can see this small idol in all its glory with beautiful colours and four hands of Ganesha which represents power. It is recommended to clean the idol carefully and do not use any bleach on it. This idol is available for purchase on FNP for Rs.449.
White Metal Ganesha Idol
This is one of the most antique and eye-catching pieces of Ganesh idol that we came across. It is made out of white metal and has this rustic silver finish on it.
You can see the intricate carvings done on this idol and hence it makes a wonderful piece for gifting to someone. The idol is small in size and quite lightweight. You can place it anywhere but we would recommend it more for prayer room because of the enchanting look.
Here in this idol, Ganesha is sitting on a leafy pattern throne in all his glory and power. You cannot find a better idol for establishing in your home for good luck and prosperity. Buy this now on IGP for Rs.695.
Ganesha Fountain with Light
If you are bored with regular and simple Ganesh idol gift then we have some special pieces for you. Take a look at this superb Ganesh idol which comes with fountain, light and even a pump too. This can make a beautiful decorative piece at your home garnering all the attention of anyone visiting.
The striking design is eye-catching and the rustic makes it look even more antique and exquisite. Despite being small in size, this idol looks quite beautiful.
It can be operated through electricity which switches on the fountain as well as light in it. It emits white light which is pleasing to eyes hence won’t cause any side effects. The idol is made out of polyresin and quite sturdy to use too. You can purchase this mini Ganesha idol on Home Centre for Rs.499.
Ganesha Showpiece
If you are thinking about gifting Ganesha idol for placing in the prayer room then we have the perfect recommendation for it. We found this Ganesh showpiece which is not only ideal for the temple in your home but also home décor, table pieces, and spiritual healing.
This is a marble finish polyresin Ganesh idol which is rather small in size. It is painted in golden colour and looks absolutely stunning and eye-catching.
However, what makes it even more beautiful is that it comes with wooden Plate holder, pebble stones for decoration, Diya and an incense stick too. This is a wholesome product which is perfect for occasions like Ganesh Chaturthi. This piece is handcrafted and the finishing is simply amazing. You can buy this beautiful showpiece of Lord Ganesha on Amazon for Rs.550.
Handcrafted 3 Ganesha Idol Set
We are pretty sure that you would not have come across such a unique Ganesha idol set ever. We managed to find this 3 in 1 Ganesha set where there are 3 mini statues of Ganesha ideal for being used as home décor or for office décor.
All three Ganesha are playing different instruments like Tabla, Flute and Sitar. They are made out of high-quality resin material and hence ensures the durability of the product.
All the idols are painted in popping orange and white colours and looks quite pretty. We would highly recommend these idols to be gifted to some creative person related to music or other art forms as it relates to them. These are lightweight idols weighing 250gms each and perfect for your room or even for your prayer room. You can buy this set on Pepperfry for Rs.1,049.
Ganesha Idol on Chowki
If you will notice then you will realize that this Ganesha and Chowki combo have become quite popular and it is even perfect for buying Ganesh idols for home. The beautiful and very small Ganesh idol on a small chowki looks no less than a stunning piece of décor and can mesmerize anyone.
While the idol is 3.5 inches tall, the chowki is 4.4 inches tall making the whole piece looks spectacular and stunning.
Both the items are made out of marble and further decorated with stunning paint and embellishments of crystal all over. The idol is not attached with the chowki and hence you can place it in whichever way you want. Both the pieces are enamelled with popping colours which further improves their look. You can buy this marble set on Floweraura for Rs.499.
Standing Ganesha Idol
For the final pick, we chose a small but significant Ganesh idol. This is an idol of size 15 X 7 cm and it is made out of resin material. The material gives it much needed strength and sturdiness which makes it perfect to be used for home décor or Puja ghar.
What is going to grab your attention is the golden colour of the idol. The entire mini statue is covered in glittering gold paint which gives it bronze aesthetics.
Also, red, green and white crystals are used on the idol for beautiful decoration and embellishments. The idol is unique because it is in standing pose and the Ganesha is playing flute in it which is quite rare to find. Such idols are perfect to gift to a creative person. You can order it online on Snapdeal for Rs.249.
Eco Friendly Ways to Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
Before buying Ganpati murti for yourself or someone else, make sure that you do not buy any of the idols which can cause harm to the environment. Not only that, but we have got some other tips for you which are going to help you in celebrating an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi this time. Do spread the words with your loved ones too.
Use Biodegradable Ganesha Idol
We keep on pondering this point the most that you must buy eco-friendly/ bio-degradable Ganesha idol. Whether you are buying it for yourself or your loved ones, always buy such an idol which is small in size and can be dissolved in water completely. The colours painted on the idol also play an important role in this and you should also prefer non-toxic colours for it.
Artificial Immersion Tanks
Instead of doing the Visarjan in water bodies like ponds, rivers, sea or any other natural form, you must do the Visarjan in artificial immersion tanks. Dropping the idol in water resources like rivers and lakes can cause severe health hazards as this water is used for drinking and irrigation purposes. You can create an immersion tank for a community so that other idols can be dropped in it too.
Limit on Size and Number of Idols in a Community
Ganesh Chaturthi is a rather popular festival and also celebrated with huge enthusiasm. But with big things come big responsibility. Rather than buying an idol in every other household, you can limit the number of idols per community. This will cause less number of visarjans and hence can decrease the amount of water pollution, noise pollution, air pollution caused. This can be a powerful step towards maintaining the balance between celebration and environment.
Avoid Noise Pollution
While giving Ganesh idol gift to your dear ones, make them promise that they will cause no noise pollution this time. Apart from water pollution, noise pollution becomes a major problem on Ganesh Chaturthi. Rather than playing the music on huge speakers, one can prefer low sound instruments like Tabla, Sitar etc. There is always an alternative to such issues which can be put into consideration when thinking about the betterment of our environment.
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Have a Grand Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi Responsibly
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