What is the theme eco-friendly Ganpati Decorations 2019?

Social Posts wishes all of you a very happy & prosperous eco-friendly Ganesh Utsav. May lord Ganesha brings all the happiness in your life and fills your life with full of joy, happiness & excitement and today we have come up with one more post related to ideas of eco-friendly Ganpati decorations.

Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Ganesh Utsav or Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated to honor the birth of Lord Ganesha. The lord Ganesha also known as the god of wisdom as per the mythologies of Hindus. 

According to the Hindu Lunisolar calendar, the festival begins off on the 4th day of Bhadrapada month and It’s a ten-day festival celebrated all over India. This year, the celebration of this grand festival starts from 2nd September and the theme of decorations for this year Ganesh Utsav is Chandrayaan.

The theme of 2019 Eco-Friendly Ganpati Decorations

On Friday, 3 day prior to the festival of Ganesh Utsav, the first look of Lalbaugcha Raja has been unveiled. This year’s theme is dedicated to successful launch mission of Chandrayaan 2. The idol of Lord Ganesha (Lalbaugcha Raja) has been designed by Santosh Kamble and it is placed in the center of mandap. The surrounding area is covered by earth, moon, & other space elements.

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To witness this grand occasion, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at Lalbagh, Mumbai. Once the first look of Lalbaugcha Raja was revealed, the crowd was overjoyed, excited and greeted with cheers.

The address of Lalbaugcha Raja is Lalbaug market, GD Ambedkar Road, Lalbaug and to reach there, the nearest stations are Dadar, Parel, Byculla, Chinchpokli, and Currey Road stations on the Central line. For the Western Railway route, Lower Parel is the nearest station.

Best ideas for the Eco-Friendly Ganpati Decorations

It is an auspicious moment for every Hindus devotee and all are ready to welcome Lord Ganesh either at home or in big pandals with folded hands. Here in this post, we are going to share some creative & innovative ideas for the Eco-Friendly Ganpati Decorations either at pandals or home.

• Drapes and colorful curtains

The first idea to have some fancy sarees and dupattas and hang them behind the idols of Ganpati. To make the pandal look more vibrant & beautiful, decorate your pandal with strings of lights and flowers. The color of these curtains or saree should be matched with the theme.

• Plants and leaves

Environmentalists rejoice! From last few years, we have opted the concept of eco-friendly Ganpati decorations and similarly this year, you can go with the same idea of going green. Decorate your house and pandal with plants & to make it more beautiful, add bamboos, stick, flowers, etc.

• Flowers

The next idea in the list of creative & innovative ideas for the decorations of Ganpati Pandals is to decorate your houses/pandal with flowers. Choose from a variety of fresh and pure flowers of different colors and arrange them in beautiful patterns around the mandap. Made the long strands of flowers and hang them behind the idol of Lord Ganesha.

• Coloured Paper and mirror

The next innovative idea/theme for eco-friendly Ganpati decoration is to use some colourful papers and work of mirror. On this Ganesh Chaturthi, use vibrant color chart patterns and makes some shapes of flower, fans, circular and half-circular pinwheels, etc. and put them behind the idol.

• Rangolis

I like this idea and I always favor making Rangoli in the festival like Diwali. The same idea can be used in Ganpati Utsav as well. Use eco-friendly color to make beautiful Rangoli in the pandal and put some flowers around it to make it more beautiful.

So, let your creativity run and decorate your house, pandal, societies, etc. with eco-friendly Ganpati theme which can create a unique ambiance filled with purity, divinity, and colors.

Ganpati Bappa Mourya & Social Posts wishes you again a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.

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List of UN observed international days in January

The United Nation is an international organization founded in 1945 post the second world war. The main purpose of the establishment of this organization is to develop peace in the world. The major areas where UN works are peace & security, climate change, sustainable development, human rights, disarmament, terrorism, humanitarian and health emergencies, gender equality, governance, food production, and more.

The representative organ of the United Nations is the General Assembly that observes the international days and the theme of each day is related to the areas where the UN works as mentioned above.

The important UN observed international days in January are as follows:

• World Braille Day (4 January)

• International Day of Education (24 January)

• International Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January)

• World Braille Day

Communication is very important to express our feelings and if you are blind or partially sighted, communication is very difficult. Thanks to Mr. Louis Braille who invented braille. Braille serves as a language for such peoples and it uses 6 dots to represent all the alphabetic, numerical, musical, mathematical, & scientific symbols.  The blind persons use braille to read books, to communicate important information to & from individuals who are blind or partially sighted. It gives them competence, independence & equality. 

The world Braille day is celebrated every year on 4 January 2019 to recognize the contributions of Mr. Louis Braille.  The main objective of this day is to raise awareness of the importance of braille as a means of communication for blind & partially sighted people.

• International Day of Education

The international day of education is observed across the world on 24 January and first-ever international day of education was celebrated on 24 January 2019. Education is the human right and the whole world community understands the importance of education for peace & development.

Concerning the data released by UNESCO, good quality education is still inaccessible to millions of children. The various important facts related to education are as follows:

• More than 260 million children & adolescence still, do not attend school.

• Close to 617 million children & youngsters are unable to read & do basic math.

• In Sub Saharan Africa, less than 40% of the girl’s pollution only complete lower secondary school and approximately 4 million children and young refugees are out of school.

Education is a human right and to achieve gender equality and breaks the cycle of poverty, good quality & lifelong education opportunities must be provided to all.  Education is the key to sustainable development and the international community recognized the education is essential for the success of all 17 of its goals.

As the world celebrated the first international education day in 2019, the UN urged all governments & partners to make universal quality education a leading priority.

• International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international Memorial Day observed on 27th January to pay tribute to the tragedy occurred in the second world war. It commemorates the genocide resulted in the death of 6 million Jews and 11 million others by the Nazi regime & its fellow workers. This day is also known as International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day was observed by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 60/7 on 1st November 2005 during the 42nd plenary session. On this day, various ceremonies and activities are conducted at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and UN offices around the world.

The main objective of this day is to remind the world of the lessons to be learned from the holocaust and prevent future acts of genocide. In the year of 2006, the general assembly hall drew over 2200 people and was viewed by countless others globally via webcast and live television broadcast.

These are the UN observed International days in January. I hope, you will like our post. Recommend our blog to your friends & colleagues.

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6 Ways to Relieve Stress in an Hour Or Less

With hyper-connectivity in today’s day and age, stress is inevitable and uncontrollable. With more than half of the world’s population under pressure, and not knowing how to get out of this toxic cycle, a vast majority of the population has started to experience the side effects of stress. Staying under constant stress is like opening the gateways to different physiological and psychological diseases. In my case, the symptoms have ranged from headaches, severe back pain, anxiety, and depression to even chest pain at times.

With hectic routines, it has now become impossible to take out more than a few hours to relieve stress. I used to find the solution to my stress at the end of a bottle, but that contributed to different health problems. It was then that I realized that I had to make significant lifestyle changes. Here mentioned below are the 6 best ways to relieve stress that helped me with stress management and with turning my life around.

1.     Cut Back on Social Media

In the present-day and age, we spend most of our day on our phones for one reason or another. Unlike TV channels that you can turn off, social media bombards you with information that you might not want to know. While it is a good habit to stay up to date, certain events are out of our control and knowing about them won’t make a difference. Instead, it will cause stress. I started cutting back on social media use throughout the day, and the results that I saw were miraculous. Not only did my stress levels decrease drastically, but I also had a more positive outlook on life.

2.     Marijuana Strains

While the word marijuana might cause your pre-existing bias to arise, you should keep reading. There are different strains in the market that have been medically approved by the FDA for various stress-related illnesses. While it might be hard to believe, depending on the strain that you choose, you can get the extra energy you need to get through the day. You can also choose a strain that can help you relax and go to sleep, reduce weight as well as anxiety levels. Some of the best marijuana strains that you can try are AK-47, purple space cookies strain, blue dream and more.

3.     Avoid Toxic People

Toxic people are another major reason for stress. Social media has made it easier for people to bully others without facing repercussions. You should try to disconnect from people that induce stressful emotions. Sometimes people might not be toxic to you, but their stress might rub off on you, and you might face undue and unnecessary stress throughout the day.

While it is a humane and empathetic thing to be there for people under duress, you shouldn’t guilt-trip yourself if you think you need to cut back. If you’re not in optimum mental condition, you won’t be of any use to any of your friends either. Remember that you need to be at peace to help other people.

4.     Keep a Journal

Writing down what you feel can be an effective way of catharsis, and it can help you out a great deal. Most of the time, we feel stressed out because we can’t express our emotions, for example, anger, love, hate, and irritation. If you keep a journal with you at all times, you can vent whenever you need.

I used to feel stressed when something went wrong at work, and I couldn’t stand up for myself, and I had to stay quiet because I knew that I needed the job. It was then that I started this practice and it helped. Even more stressful than being wrong is when you don’t have any good comebacks at the moment, and when you’re about to relax, your mind suddenly goes into an overpowering mode. Writing down about what happened and comebacks that came to my mind helped with the clarity of my thought process and contributed to my outspoken personality.

5.     Don’t Strive for the Impossible

Always remember that you’re human and not superman. Unlike him, you can manage a full-time career and save the world from its ultimate doom. Set realistic and achievable goals for yourself and strive to attain them. Most people end up being their own worst bully when they can’t manage to get the work done. Remember there are a limited amount of hours in a day and there is only so much that you can do in 24 hours. If you have realistic goals, you’ll be at peace and be more productive at work rather than just dreading the day and letting it pass by.

6.     Intimacy

With the increase in social media connectivity, people are now more alone than ever. Loneliness is a leading cause of stress and can contribute to unhealthy mental conditions. While people have hundreds of friends and followers online, they are disconnected from the people around them. With apps dictating every part of our lives and telling us who to date when to have sex, who to hang out with, it won’t be much longer before we end up losing control over our lives and becoming the robots we all fear will one day take over

Remember to take time out for friends, family, and loved ones, spending time with them can be an effective stress buster. Spend the weekend at your parent’s house or have a surprise date night with your partner. Try to share the feelings that you have for one another in order to be at peace.

The above-mentioned steps have helped me a lot, and I hope they help you too. Sometimes in order to get back into life, you need to disconnect from the people around you. Remember that it isn’t selfish to want something for yourself. You should make decisions based on what is good for your mental and physical health. While people may take it the wrong way, your loyalty first lies to you, and then to the people around you. If you aren’t in good health, people around you will also get annoyed and irritated, so you should try to manage your stress before you start socializing.

About the Author:

Jack is a psychotherapist and neurodegenerative disorders’ expert. He has been practising in New York for 25 years now, and since then he has been fighting to make marijuana legal in the United States for it comes with numerous health benefits.

You can read his blogs at https://thegreenace.ca/category/the-green-ace-blog/.

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How can we celebrate eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi?

Social Posts wishes all you a very happy & prosperous eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi. May lord Ganesha brings all the happiness in your life and fills your life with full of joy & excitement.

Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh Utsav), the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha is one of the most awaited festivals among the Hindu Devotees and this festival is celebrated all over India and especially in Maharashtra. The celebration continues for 10 days and on the 11th day, idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed into the water which signifies the return of the Lord to Mount Kailasha.

The most famous Lord Ganesh pandals are Lalbaugcha Raja & Ganesh Galli Mumbaicha Raja decorated in Mumbai. Go & get a blessing if you are in Mumbai.

The major activities on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi are as follows:

• Bring the Lord Ganesha Idols at home, society, etc.

• Decorate the Pandals & worship the Lord Ganesha on these holy days.

• Immersion of Lord Ganesha Idols in the water.

The ritual associated with this festival are very pious & glorious and we should celebrate the festival in a full-fledged manner as well.  However, being a responsible citizen and brand ambassador of our country, we need to think about the environment as well.

How this festival impacts the environment

This festival mainly affects the environment in two ways i.e. water pollution & noise pollution.

• Water Pollution

Putting idols of Lord Ganesha made of Plaster of Paris or any other chemicals causes water pollution. The Plaster of Paris is insoluble in the water causing tremendous damage to the marine eco-system. It is one of the reasons behind the death of marine species and the undegradable substance also appear at the shore of lakes and sea affecting the marine life most. Concerning the reports published by several organizations, there is an exponential rise in the acidity & toxicity levels in the water bodies which could become the reason for permanent hazard and leave long-term damage to life on earth, including human beings.

• Noise Pollution

Continuously running speaker in high volume causes noise pollution.

Top 5 ways for eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebration

Here in this post, we are going to share the best 5 ways for eco-friendly Ganpati celebration. 

• Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols

The first & foremost step to support the idea of eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebration starts when eco-friendly Ganpati are bought. To minimize the impact on the environment, buy the Ganpati made of biodegradable materials. Opt for idols made of cow dung, which can be immersed in lakes or artificial tanks and used to provide manure for gardens, playgrounds, and fields. Alternately, create idols that fish can eat. These are fashioned from clay and stuffed with fish-friendly foods like wheat, spinach, corn, and vegetable powder. Your Ganesha idol can be karmically in more than one way.

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• Eco-Friendly Pandal Decorations

The next step is to decorate the pandal in an eco-friendly manner. In pandal decoration, people generally use plastic & non-biodegradable products. These materials are very dangerous to our environment and instead of using these materials, we should opt for decorations material made of paper or natural flowers. Apart from paper & natural flowers, other alternative available options are cloth, wood, paper, etc. Use natural color for Rangoli decorations such as turmeric, henna, Mehendi, rice powder, Gulaal. These colors do not pose any threat to human life and the environment.

• Minimize the Noise & Save Electricity

The next step in eco-friendly Ganpati Utsav celebration is related to the use of sound system and electricity. It is advisable to run the sound system as per the regulations and switch off the lights & appliances in case of not required.

• Number of Ganesh Idols in your community

Instead of having several Ganpati idols in every street, it is recommended to join hands with other organizer and find the creative ways to celebrate this festival together. 

• The Best method for Immersion of Ganpati Idols

It is one of the most significant steps for if you are pledging eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebration. Artificial tank is the best way to immerse the idols. Segregate the decoration materials used in dry & wet waste and then dispose of all the waste properly. 

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• Spread Awareness

If you are serious and want to protect mother earth, then spread the knowledge related to eco-friendly Ganpati celebration. This is the best way to serve the mother earth.

It is the high time for all to us to become more responsible and make our approach toward celebrations more inclusive of other organisms, we share this planet with. Apply the 3 R's-Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Mother Earth will thank you for your devotion and service to humanity.

Disclaimer:

This post is not intended to hurt the sentiments of any devotees and the main intention behind writing this post to make you aware of the best & eco-friendly way of Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration, rest depends on you. 

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