Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Creators Who Made Their Own Ganpati Idols and Decorated With Love and Devotion

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 has brought with it stories of creativity, devotion, and sustainability. Across India, many content creators are celebrating the festival in a unique way by making Ganpati idols with their own hands. Their craft is not only about art but also about devotion and love for Bappa. These influencers have shared glimpses of their festive traditions online, inspiring followers to embrace eco-friendly celebrations and creative DIY ideas. Here’s a look at five creators who have showcased their handmade Ganpati idols this year.

Abhinav Yadav – The Aesthetic DIY Artist from Varanasi

Abhinav Yadav, the face behind createyourtaste_, is a digital creator with 1.9M followers and the founder of Create Your Taste Store. Known for his aesthetic frames, DIY artistry, plant parenting, and sustainable home décor, Abhinav often shares his creative journey from Varanasi.

For Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, he revealed his favourite tradition – making Ganpati Bappa idols with clay and love. His post read, “Ganpati Bappa aa chuke hai doston 🌸🙏🏻 and our ‘All Things Natural’ दरबार bhi ready hai!”

Shweta Mahadik – The Beloved “DIY Chachi”

With 1.2M followers and over 2,500 posts, Shweta Mahadik has carved her identity as the internet’s “DIY Chachi”. Known for her vibrant craft tutorials, she creates engaging content around art, creativity, and festive décor.

This year, she celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi by handcrafting her Bappa idol, calling it her most favourite tradition. Her heartfelt note, “That time of the year when hands meet clay, and devotion takes shape!” reflected her joy and passion. With multiple heart emojis and Ganpati Bappa Morya, her post captured the essence of festive devotion.

Geetha Shree Nagaraj – Lifestyle Blogger From Bengaluru

Geetha Shree Nagaraj, a lifestyle blogger and digital creator from Bengaluru, is known for her versatile content spanning cafés, fashion, mom life, and DIY. With nearly 14K followers, she believes in variety and experiments with creative projects for her audience.

For Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, she shared her excitement over a DIY Eco-Friendly Ganesha Kit. On her series DIY 56/100, she proudly showcased the idol-making kit and encouraged sustainable celebrations. Her post highlighted how small creative efforts can bring big joy during festivals.

Shweta Sakode – Food and Culture Enthusiast

Shweta Sakode has 166K followers and runs Little Craft House 33. Based in Australia with Indian roots, she combines her life as a clinical researcher, mother, blogger, and crafter into meaningful digital content. Her posts often blend cultural traditions with creative craftwork.

This year, she shared her love for decorating Bappa’s aaraas, calling it her most favourite DIY craft project. Her post reflected the excitement and energy she draws from Bappa every year. With glowing words about the festive spirit, she showed how traditions can stay alive even while living abroad.

Riya Mishra – Young Creator Exploring DIY Traditions

Riya Mishra, with over 9.6K followers, is a reel creator known for lifestyle, beauty, food, and skincare content. She shares her journey as a content creator with a fresh and relatable style.

For Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, she tried making a Ganpati idol from clay for the very first time. In her post, she shared her hope that the idol would turn out as beautiful as Bappa himself. Her honest attempt at learning and creating resonated with her audience, making her festive post stand out with sincerity.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 has once again shown how creativity and devotion can go hand in hand. These five creators have beautifully crafted Ganpati idols with their own hands, inspiring followers to celebrate with love, creativity, and sustainability. Their posts remind us that the festival is not just about grandeur but also about personal devotion and heartfelt traditions.