Updated On: 23 August, 2025 01:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As people get ready to celebrate the arrival of Lord Ganesha into their localities and homes, this guide will help you get ready in time, especially if you are living away from home

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is going to be celebrated across India on August 27 this year. Photo Courtesy: File pic
Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner, and just like that the whole of Mumbai will come alive with festive fervour that will reverberate through every other street. It gets even better because at home, is more intimate with family and friends, but even that requires quite a bit of a preparation.
While many people have help around them, those who live alone may often want to celebrate but not know how to get started, but you don’t have to worry, here’s a guide to help you get started:
Eco-friendly idols
Getting Lord Ganesha’s idol is one of the most important aspects of the festival but even that has changed over the years. While POP idols were popular earlier, they are slowly being replaced by eco-friendly idols over time, one of the most popular options being clay idols. With the traditional idols known to cause water pollution, eco-friendly idols are the way forward, and one that should be on your list.