She incorporated elements like blue backdrops, seashells, rocks, aquatic plants and several marine creatures for the unique pandal.
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most auspicious occasions of the Hindu religion and marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, knowledge, success and new beginnings. In India, the festival is celebrated with a wide range of themes, with pandals often featuring elaborate and unique designs for the idols, such as environmental conservation or social messages.
Communities may choose themes that highlight traditional art forms, cultural heritage, or even depict Lord Ganesha in various innovative or mythological avatars.
Ganesh Chaturthi Underwater Theme
To mark this year’s festivities, TV actress Shweta Mahadik, devotee of Lord Ganesha, went all the way ahead and designed a stunning Underwater theme for Ganeshotsav at her residence.
A video shared on Instagram showcases the unique theme and the efforts the content creator put into making the festivities even more memorable. It incorporates ocean elements like blue backdrops, seashells, rocks, and aquatic plants and several marine creatures like Dolphins, Sea Horses, jellyfish, Starfish, a Turtle, a Lobster and others for decoration, creating a vibrant and immersive setting to celebrate Lord Ganesha.
Interestingly, the Bappa idol was seen dressed as a Mermaid with a crown and necklace made of pearls, to give it a more vibrant look.
The post caption reads, “Ganpati Bappa Morya!!! May all our wishes come true, god pls bless the world.”
The Step-by-Step Journey Of Creating A Pandal
In other videos, she also shared the entire process of creating the Marine theme for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, which took around one month of hard work and dedication.
The process began with sculpting the idol of Lord Ganesha from clay, followed by crafting decorative backdrops and designing intricate props such as turtles, starfish, clownfish, seahorses, corals, and more.
Next, instead of simply using wallpaper for her Ganeshotsav 2025 theme, the actress chose to showcase her artistic skills by hand-painting the entire backdrop herself, complete with marine creatures. In the video, she revealed that her inspiration came from the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system, located in Australia.
Lastly, she focused on decorating the Ganpati Bappa idol. From perfecting the skin tone and eyes to designing the jewellery and clothes, the actress revealed the entire behind-the-scenes process of bringing her unique theme to life. To enhance the backdrop, she also crafted additional marine elements, including jellyfish, an octopus, and dolphins.
How Did Social Media React?
The clip was quick to grab the attention of the viewers, prompting several reactions from them. An Instagram user commented, “This just waowwwwwwwwww.” Another one wrote, “Absolutely incredible. May Bappa bless you and your family.” One of them shared, “Extremely well done! Every small detail of Ganesha’s accessories, turtle, clown fish, every little thing. So soo beautiful.”