Made by the Talari-led artisan team at Devta Kala Kendra, with hand-painting by rural women artisans. Founded 2021, Mumbai · DPIIT / Startup India recognized. Updated .
A Tree Ganesha is a plantable eco-friendly Ganesh idol hand-molded from natural red soil, coco peat, organic vermicompost, cow dung and water-soluble organic glue, with vegetable and flower seeds embedded inside. There is no Plaster of Paris, no plastic and no chemical paint. After visarjan in a flower pot at home, the soil dissolves into garden soil and the embedded seeds (tulsi, marigold, ladyfinger, tomato) sprout into a plant.
Perform immersion directly in a household flower pot. The dissolved red soil germinates the embedded seeds to give you tulsi or marigolds at home.
An in-depth look at how the plantable Ganesha cycle transforms ritual into new botanical life.
For years, the conclusion of Ganesh festival meant immersing idols in ocean waters, causing heavy environmental distress. Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols refuse to dissolve, while toxic synthetic paints choke our fish.
Devta's plantable Tree Ganesha offers a beautiful, respectful solution. Instead of sending Bappa away to a crowded beach, you keep Him in your home forever in the form of a thriving green plant. You perform immersion right in your balcony or garden, in a pot. The holy red soil holding His form melts to nourish embedded seeds, keeping His energy alive in your daily household.
Each plantable Bappa is hand-molded in our workshop from natural red soil blended with coco peat, organic vermicompost and cow dung, using a water-soluble organic glue instead of plaster or polymer binders. The seeds are aged and pressed in at depth before the idol is shade-dried, so they stay viable until visarjan. Learn more about our materials and artisan process.
The seeds are aged and embedded at depth within Bappa's base, which helps prevent premature rot. With gentle indirect sunlight and a little water each morning, sprouts typically appear 7 to 12 days after visarjan.
Highly sacred, highly medicinal plant suitable for every Hindu household veranda.
Grows fast with beautiful, bright yellow and orange blossoms used for daily puja garland offerings.
Fun, educational growth experience for kids, teaching them the value of home gardening.
Soil-and-seed plantable idols, hand-molded and made to order. Pricing and availability confirmed on enquiry.
Material: natural red soil, coco peat, organic vermicompost, cow dung and embedded seeds (tulsi, marigold, ladyfinger, tomato).
How the plantable Tree Ganesha compares with our Shadu Mati clay murti and conventional PoP idols.
| Property | Tree Ganesha (plantable) | Shadu Mati clay | Plaster of Paris (PoP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Red soil, coco peat, vermicompost, cow dung + seeds | 100% natural unbaked Shadu Mati clay | Gypsum plaster (synthetic) |
| Immersion method | In a home flower pot | Home bucket / tub of water | Natural water bodies |
| Dissolves at home? | Yes, in 30 to 45 minutes | Yes | No, does not dissolve |
| Leaves behind | Garden soil + a growing plant | Natural clay sediment | Insoluble residue in water |
| Chemical paint | None (no chemical paint) | None (natural pigments) | Often synthetic / oil paints |
New to home immersion? See our eco-friendly visarjan guide, compare idol types on the products page, or read about our artisan process and materials.
Everything you need to know about growing Bappa into a beautiful green plant.
