Hong Kong celebrates eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi with edible chocolate idols

The In-dian community in Hong Kong celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi in a truly innovative and environmentally conscious way this year.

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Under the leadership of the Amigos Millionaire Group, an eco-friendly Ganapati Puja was organized, placing a significant focus on sustainability.

This year's highlight was the use of edible chocolate Ganesh idols, symbolizing a unique step towards promoting eco-friendly practices during religious festivals.

Ganesh Chaturthi is traditionally celebrated by installing clay idols of Lord Ganesh, which are later immersed in water bodies as part of the Visarjan (idol immersion) ritual. However, in recent years, there has been growing concern over the environmental impact of these immersions, particularly with idols made of plaster of Paris and other nonbiodegradable materials. These materials release harmful chemicals into water bodies, causing pollution and harming aquatic life.

To counter this environmental hazard, the Amigos Millionaire Group, led by its Chairman Raju Sabanani, spearheaded an innovative initiative with edible chocolate Ganesh idols.