What are the disadvantages of Ganesh Chaturthi?
-Often, people are not aware about the disadvantages associated with Ganesh Puja. There is a lot of air pollution caused due to bursting of crackers during celebration. -Lot of smoke is emitted onto air that causes air pollution. -Streets are often quite littered with colorful papers, fruit peels,etc.
How can we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi without pollution?
Use Eco Friendly Ganesh idol: As going green is the new mantra, say no to idols made of chemical, Plaster of paris, clay, plastic, thermocol (polystyrene). Opt for natural, biodegradable material so that after immersions (visarjan) it does not pollute water and surroundings.
What type of pollution does the immersion of idols cause?
Heavy metal pollution
Heavy metal pollution caused by idol immersion can damage the ecosystem as it kills fishes, damages plants, blocks the natural flow of the water, causing stagnation.
Is Ganesh Visarjan harmful?
Ganesh idols are often decorated with toxic paints which contains heavy metals such as lead and mercury which seeps into the water after the idol immersion, and adds to the acidic level of water which is not good for the environment and marine life. It can also cause skin diseases in humans.
How does Ganesh Chaturthi affect the environment?
The pollution from Ganesh Chaturthi idols also damages the ecosystem, kills fishes and water plants. In many areas, the same polluted water gets pumped into homes. Ganesh Chaturthi festival ends with the Visarjan or immersion of the idols in water.
What is the impact of the celebration of Ganesh festival on the environment?
It increases acid content, Total Dissolved solids (TDS) and Heavy metals in water. It kills aquatic plants and marine life, damaging ecosystem under water. Along with Ganesh idols people dump other accessories like thermocol, plastics, etc. as well adding to the level of water pollution.
What is eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi?
Eco-friendly decoration: Avoid using decorations made of plastic. You can use fresh flowers, leaves and diyas to decorate the pandals for the Ganesh festival. You can also make rangolis and add natural beauty to your Ganpati celebrations.
Why is it important to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in eco-friendly way?
Every year in Maharashtra, approximately 150 million Ganesh idols are immersed in lakes, rivers, and the sea during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. A large amount of these idols is made of Plaster of Paris (PoP), which is a non-biodegradable material which endangers marine life and the health of our water bodies.
How is water pollution caused during Durga Puja and other festival?
Water Pollution: The main cause of water pollution during festivals is the statue immersion and throwing various substances in water bodies to offer prayers. The statues that immersed in water as an offering to god pollute the water and also kill the aquatic life.
What does water pollution cause?
run-off from agricultural land containing substances including pest control products, animal medicines, slurry, sewage sludge and manure. run-off and leaching from contaminated land. silt and dust from mining, quarrying, construction and demolition. groundwater drainage discharging from disused mines.
Can we do Ganesh Visarjan at home?
This year, given the pandemic, the government has urged all people to use eco-friendly idols and perform the immersion/visarjan at home. If that is not possible at home, then idols should be immersed at nearby artificial ponds, said the government.
How can we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in eco-friendly way?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Here’s how you can celebrate an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi, with social distancing in place
- Opt for clay Ganesha idol.
- Go for small, simple Ganesha idol.
- Keep your Ganesha with you, opt for tree Ganesha idols.
- DIY your own Ganesha idol.
What are the causes of air pollution during Ganesh festival?
During this festival, fireworks and crackers are used in abundance by the devotees for expressing their happiness. This leads to Air pollution, as harmful gases and toxic substances like Barium, Cadmium, Sodium, Mercury, Nitrate and Nitrite are released into atmosphere.
What are the effects of Ganesh Chaturthi festival on the environment?
Increase in consumerism during the festival increases traffic congestion which in turn increases air pollutants, which are released into the atmosphere by vehicles. The celebration of Ganapati festivals lead to increase in the level of harmful gases in atmosphere like Sulphur dioxides (SO 2 ), Carbon Monoxides (CO), etc.
How to prevent water pollution from Ganesh idol immersion?
To prevent the water pollution from Ganesh Idol immersion the precautionary principle needs to adopt. Following precautionary steps needs to be taken to tackle the problem of Ganesh Idol immersion which causes water pollution. 1. Appointment of Committee –
What is the punishment for Ganesh Puja pollution in India?
v. Knowingly cause or permit any poisonous, noxious or polluting material matter or dumping several accessories used during the Ganesh Puja like Thermocole, plastic flowers, cloth, incense, camphor and numerous other materials dumped carelessly adding more strain to the already polluted rivers and lakes shall be liable to fine of Rs 500/-