The immersion of painted Ganesha murtis (sacred image statues) can introduce harmful materials into water bodies. Many large Ganesha statues are made with non-biodegradable plaster of paris and use paints that contain polluting chemicals. Efforts are being made to encourage or require eco-friendly Ganesha statues made of dissolving clay and decorated with natural dyes.
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