Millions of Indians are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi — many of them have added a cause

• More than a million big, medium and small idols of Lord Ganesha shall adorn millions of homes in India for 10 long days.
  
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1893 started Ganesh Chaturthi to bring people together and fight against Britishers who were ruling India from over 200 years.
  

Millions of people in Mumbai and across India will mark the beginning of Ganesh Chaturthi — a 10 day festival where people bring home of Ganesha in hope that He can bring in prosperity. After nine days of celebrations, the idols are immersed in a water body.

A few Indians are keeping up with this tradition while trying to save the fragile ecosystem of the country. Many prefer to use eco-friendly Ganesh idols instead of the popular and cheaper varieties that use plaster of paris.