Pollution caused due to POP Ganpati idols

INTRODUCTION

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated on the occasion of birthday of Lord Ganesha. Widely worshipped as the God of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. Celebrated all over India mainly in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Goa.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Water pollution: - natural clay was replaced by Plaster - longer to dissolve and releases toxic elements Increase in acidity of water. - Chemical paints contain heavy metals like mercury and cadmium. - Non – biodegradable accessories accumulate in layers of sand on beach. Noise pollution an unfortunate outcome of his

joyous festival. Eco-friendly Ganesh idols should be used

EFFECTS

Accessories like• thermocol,• plastic flowers,• cloth, • incense, • camphor and numerous other materials are dumped carelessly.

Animals, fishes drink this toxic water that eventually ends up in our food chain through milk products, sea food or meat.

Careless dumping of Ganesh idols in water bodies blocks the natural flow of water.

This results in stagnation and breeding of mosquitoes and other harmful pests.

The polluted water causes several diseases including skin diseases.

Damages the ecosystem - In many areas, the same polluted water gets pumped into homes.

Such pollution cause damage to eco system:- Killing the fishes- Damaging the plants- Blocking the natural flow of water and causing stagnation

Damages health by polluting drinking water sources causing:- Breathing problem- Blood disease- Skin diseases

SOLUTION

Use eco-friendly clay idols painted with natural colors.

Use permanent idols made of stone and perform a symbolic immersion and reuse the idol each year.

Avoid public water bodies to immerse the idols, instead immerse idol in bucket or tub.

Use cloth, wood, paper, and other natural materials for decoration that are safer when immersed in water.

Use artificial immersion tanks made by government for immersion purposes.

Use of small size natural clay, natural material ,fiber, or even recycled paper made idols avoid the use of idols made from PoP.

Alum Ganesha Idols are made from Alum sulphate commonly known as Fitkari, which is a water purifier and easily soluble in water. Due to small in size it is easy to carry and handle.Alum Ganesha can be one of the best option to replace PoP Ganesha idol and its also enhance the marine environments and nature.

Clay made Ganesha are completely natural. These idols are finished using a variety of natural clay such as multani mitti, geroo and natural dyes such as turmeric and beetroot. The clay Ganesha idols are completely biodegradable and can be immersed in a bucket of water at home and this water can be used in watering plants .

Supari Ganesha Idols are UNIQUE, RARE, ANTIQUE, Exclusive yet Creative Indian Art on Supari(Betel Nut) a kind of Asian nut. This magnificent artistic Ganesha is handmade Arts work.

Supari is a symbolization of Lord Ganesha and used in all kinds of worships and rituals of Hindus. These Idols can also be used for permanent purpose and for symbolic immersions. Idols are very light weight and easily portable.

These are the unique and rare completely hand made signature collection Art work of Ganesha idols. Coconut is also known as "shrifal" which is a symbolization of lord ganesha . These idols are completely made from Coconut shell. Idols can also be used for permanent purpose and for symbolic immersions. These idols are very light weight and portable.

COCONUT SHELL GANESHA

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