How You Can Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is just around the corners and while people are looking forward to celebrating the festival, one must not forget the huge amount of pollution the festival causes each year. Every year the air and water quality gets compromised after the celebrations. Hence, one should instead take a pledge to celebrate an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi.

Here’s how you can celebrate an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi:

Buy and worship a clay Ganesha: Ganesha idols are mostly made from Plaster of Paris that doesn’t disintegrate during immersion and contribute to water pollution. A clay Ganesha instead would easily disintegrate in water without causing much harm to the environment.

Avoid firecrackers: Firecrackers not only degrade the air quality but also contribute to noise pollution. Avoid burning crackers while celebrating and light candles and diyas instead.

Don't promote Noise pollution: Do not blare music at the highest sound level at pandals. Use instruments that provide mellow music and are soothing to hear.

Artificial immersion tank: Immersing idols in ponds and public water bodies can be harmful as the same water is used for drinking or in many places which is extremely harmful. Instead, using an artificial immersion tank just to immerse idols will minimize water contamination.

Refrain from using plastic: Cut down the use of plastic by carrying your bag while going to shop for the festival. Further, avoid using plastic cups and plates for prasad distribution. Use paper or clay plates and glasses instead.

This year, celebrate while keeping the environment in mind and be kind towards it. Take the necessary and celebrate an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi and encourage others around to do the same.