In 2025, as we juggle busy lives in cities like Mumbai or smaller towns like Nashik, our spiritual practices—like daily pujas—keep us grounded. But have you ever thought about the environmental cost of those rituals? I didn’t until I visited a friend in Kolkata during Durga Puja last year. She showed me how her community used eco-friendly idols made of clay and natural dyes instead of plastic and toxic paints. It got me thinking about how we can honor our traditions while caring for the planet. At Shvashtantra , we believe in Shvash —breathing vitality into life—and Tantra —disciplined practice. Let’s bring that mindfulness to our pujas with sustainable products. Here’s why eco-friendly puja items matter and how you can make the switch. Why Choose Eco-Friendly Puja Items? Lessons from the Vedas The Vedas remind us to live in harmony with nature (Atharvaveda 12.1.12). Traditional puja items like plastic decorations or synthetic incense sticks often harm the environment—plastic pollutes ...
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