Summary
This post discusses the cultural and religious significance of Ganesha and the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in India. It examines innovative approaches to idol making, focusing especially on eco-friendly methods that employ industrial and agricultural wastes, as revealed in specific Indian patent applications. The article also highlights inventions such as idols with embedded voice and fragrance features, catering to diverse devotional needs. The analysis is structured to offer factual insights into the relationship between tradition and patentable innovation in the context of Indian festivals.
Patent Applications Related to Idol-Making
Ganesh Chaturthi, observed in the month of Bhadra (mid-August to mid-September) according to the Hindu calendar, is celebrated with devotion and joy in many states in India and in Indian communities abroad. With increasing awareness of environmental protection, numerous innovative methods have been developed for the manufacture of eco-friendly idols. The following patent applications disclose inventions in this field.
Indian Patent Application 1056/DEL/2000
An invention as disclosed in Indian Patent Application number 1056/DEL/2000 describes a synergistic composition useful in making art objects and idols from industrial and agricultural wastes. The method, as disclosed, comprises “mixing of paper pulp waste, clay, rice husk ash and fly ash with water for 10-15 hours, converting the mixture to mud or slip by conventional method, moulding or slip casting to desired shape, drying the fabricated shape, finishing and painting by known methods.” This invention describes a process for utilising industrial and paper pulp waste in the production of idols and art objects.
Chinese Application CN200520118834
Another invention as disclosed in application number CN200520118834 describes an idol with voice and fragrance features. As the application discloses, it “relates to an image of luck and safety with voice and aroma and mainly relates to mascots decorated indoors and in motor vehicles. The utility model is designed to meet the requirements that when people with different beliefs worship their spiritual images indoors and in motor vehicles, the blessing voice of worshiped images could be heard and the air in the room or car could be purified.”
Disclaimer
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