What is Selfie with Clay Ganesha?
Quick Summary
Selfie with Clay Ganesha is a community contest where families click a selfie with their clay (eco-friendly) Ganpati idol and upload it on ilovenavimumbai.com to win prizes, sponsor goodies, and spread awareness about pollution-free celebrations.
Why We Started This?
Every year after visarjan, POP idols and toxic colors harm our lakes and marine life. Clay (shadu mitti) dissolves naturally and returns to the earth. This campaign turns an eco-choice into a happy ritual: make/bring a clay idol → click a selfie → inspire others. It’s simple, positive, and perfect for children to learn love for nature.
“The best gift to Bappa is the one that keeps our rivers clean.”
What Exactly Is “Selfie with Clay Ganesha”?
A city-wide (Navi Mumbai–first) photo contest hosted by I Love Navi Mumbai. Participants—kids, parents, grandparents, friends—take a selfie with their clay Ganpati (home-made or purchased) and upload it on our website. We showcase the best entries, reward winners with valuable prizes.
Core idea: Devotion × Sustainability × Community.
Who Can Participate?
- Primary focus: Residents of Navi Mumbai & nearby areas
- Open to all: If you’re outside the city, you’re welcome to share your selfie for a feature; prize eligibility may be limited to the Navi Mumbai region.
How to Participate (3 easy steps)
- Click a Selfie with your clay Ganesha (shadu mitti/seed Ganesha).
- Upload on: ilovenavimumbai.com (contest page).
- Fill details (Name, Email, Contact, Caption) and Submit.
You’ll get an on-screen confirmation. Shortlisted entries appear on our gallery.
What Makes a Winning Entry?
Our jury uses a fair and transparent rubric:
- Eco Message (30%) – Does your photo/story highlight eco-friendliness?
- Creativity & Composition (15%) – Framing, lighting, originality.
- Joy & Cultural Vibe (15%) – Festive spirit, family/community presence.
- Caption/Story (10%) – A short line on why you chose clay idol.
- Community Love (30%) – Poles will be conducted (we prevent spam and bot activity).
Simple Rules
- Photo must include you + clay idol (no POP idols).
- Original photo only; strictly no heavy edits/AI-generated idols.
- One entry per person (you can tag family in the caption).
- Keep it respectful and safe—no firecrackers or risky setups.
- Parents/guardians must consent for minors.
- By submitting, you allow us to feature your photo on our website, social media, and partner pages with credit to you.
- We may request proof of clay idol (bill/short clip) for shortlisted entries.
A Part of Eco-Friendly Ganeshotsav 🌿
The Selfie with Clay Ganesha is one of the 3 contests under our larger Eco-Friendly Ganeshotsav Campaign, which also includes:
- Ganesha Art Festival – where families click a selfie with their eco-friendly idol
- Decorate Your Mandap – where societies and homes showcase sustainable decorations
Together, these contests aim to inspire Navi Mumbai to adopt eco-friendly practices while keeping traditions alive.
Why Choose Clay Ganesha?
- Water-friendly: Dissolves naturally; zero microplastics.
- Health-safe: No harmful chemical paints or POP dust.
- Teachable moment: Kids learn to care for rivers and marine life.
- Seed Ganesha option: Plant the idol after visarjan—watch devotion turn into a sapling!
