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No doubt the festivals are widely celebrated in India. India is a country with the largest number of festivals celebrated, and the reason is that we have diverse cultures in our country India. Festivals are beautiful, they bring people together, and fill our lives with happiness, joy, and peace. We celebrate a number of festivals in India. But there are also many cons of celebrating these festivals. They harm our environment and mother Earth . Let’s read them one by one:
Air Pollution
As per tradition, in celebration of Holika Dahan i.e. bonfire which contributes to deforestation. During Holi festival Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Particulate matter levels go high which causes poor air quality. Also on this auspicious day participants also burst fireworks which release harmful gases and toxic substances into the air which can be measured by air quality monitoring Crackers and fireworks were found to be the chief sources of air pollution during festivals in India. Even though the impact of Diwali is short term, the short-term exposure of these pollutants in the environment affects the standard values of air particulate and can cause health complications.
Nowadays, there are so many different types of crackers that just spread more and more air pollution. Kids love playing with these crackers, but they are not aware that it is polluting the air we breathe. This must be stopped, we should teach our kids and spread awareness about how harmful crackers are for the environment.
Noise Pollution
Bursting firecrackers not only release harmful gases in the air but also noise pollution. In this festival people like to celebrate with colours while dancing, they use loudspeakers, loud musical instruments that cause noise pollution. This type of noise pollution can be dangerous for infants and senior citizens.
The use of firecrackers during the festive season of Dussehra and Diwali pose health hazards causing noise and air pollution. Noise pollution can cause hearing loss, high blood pressure, heart attack and sleep disturbances. Following precautions can be taken during the festival season Diwali.
Effects of harmful Chemicals
In earlier times Holi used to celebrate using organic colours made from flowers. But due to highly commercialization of Holi (& deforestation) festival many companies started manufacturing chemically prepared colours (Dyes) which are highly toxic. They are not readily degradable under natural conditions and cannot be removed by conventional wastewater treatment methods.
Toxic chemicals from thousands of idols of Hindu gods immersed in rivers and lakes across India are causing pollution which is killing fish and contaminating food crops
Hindus across India celebrate various religious festivals in September and October, paying homage to deities like Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, and Goddess Durga, the destroyer of evil.Elaborately painted and decorated idols are worshipped before they are taken during mass processions to rivers, lakes and the sea, where they are immersed in accordance with Hindu faith.Environmentalists say the idols are often made from non-biodegradable materials such as plastic, cement and plaster of Paris and painted with toxic dyes.After the statues are immersed, the toxins then contaminate food crops when villagers use the polluted water for irrigation, said Shyam Asolekar, science and engineering head at the Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai.
Water Pollution
Water pollution is considered as one of the major effects of Holi festival. Currently, in India all cities are facing water shortage. Considering this, people throw water buckets at each other, children throw water balloons at each other which is questionable. Also plastic bags, balloons can block the drainage system of the city.But playing with water and artificial colour, applying to the bodies of our loved ones is an oxymoron at best. Because we are harming the very people we love, in the name of love and fun. For one thing, artificial colours can cause a variety of skin problems. Secondly, the amount of water we waste will have the capacity to lead to another water crisis in the country. Remember, this festival is celebrated across all the regions. India itself has more than 135 crore people. Each person wasting litres of water can easily cause a water crisis in the country
Also chemical colours mixed water can damage water bodies and soil where it is released in sea or river
Air Pollution
As per tradition, in celebration of Holika Dahan i.e. bonfire which contributes to deforestation. During Holi festival Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Particulate matter levels go high which causes poor air quality. Also on this auspicious day participants also burst fireworks which release harmful gases and toxic substances into the air which can be measured by air quality monitoring Crackers and fireworks were found to be the chief sources of air pollution during festivals in India. Even though the impact of Diwali is short term, the short-term exposure of these pollutants in the environment affects the standard values of air particulate and can cause health complications.
Nowadays, there are so many different types of crackers that just spread more and more air pollution. Kids love playing with these crackers, but they are not aware that it is polluting the air we breathe. This must be stopped, we should teach our kids and spread awareness about how harmful crackers are for the environment.
Noise Pollution
Bursting firecrackers not only release harmful gases in the air but also noise pollution. In this festival people like to celebrate with colours while dancing, they use loudspeakers, loud musical instruments that cause noise pollution. This type of noise pollution can be dangerous for infants and senior citizens.
The use of firecrackers during the festive season of Dussehra and Diwali pose health hazards causing noise and air pollution. Noise pollution can cause hearing loss, high blood pressure, heart attack and sleep disturbances. Following precautions can be taken during the festival season Diwali.
Effects of harmful Chemicals
In earlier times Holi used to celebrate using organic colours made from flowers. But due to highly commercialization of Holi (& deforestation) festival many companies started manufacturing chemically prepared colours (Dyes) which are highly toxic. They are not readily degradable under natural conditions and cannot be removed by conventional wastewater treatment methods.
Toxic chemicals from thousands of idols of Hindu gods immersed in rivers and lakes across India are causing pollution which is killing fish and contaminating food crops
Hindus across India celebrate various religious festivals in September and October, paying homage to deities like Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, and Goddess Durga, the destroyer of evil.Elaborately painted and decorated idols are worshipped before they are taken during mass processions to rivers, lakes and the sea, where they are immersed in accordance with Hindu faith.Environmentalists say the idols are often made from non-biodegradable materials such as plastic, cement and plaster of Paris and painted with toxic dyes.After the statues are immersed, the toxins then contaminate food crops when villagers use the polluted water for irrigation, said Shyam Asolekar, science and engineering head at the Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai.
Water Pollution
Water pollution is considered as one of the major effects of Holi festival. Currently, in India all cities are facing water shortage. Considering this, people throw water buckets at each other, children throw water balloons at each other which is questionable. Also plastic bags, balloons can block the drainage system of the city.But playing with water and artificial colour, applying to the bodies of our loved ones is an oxymoron at best. Because we are harming the very people we love, in the name of love and fun. For one thing, artificial colours can cause a variety of skin problems. Secondly, the amount of water we waste will have the capacity to lead to another water crisis in the country. Remember, this festival is celebrated across all the regions. India itself has more than 135 crore people. Each person wasting litres of water can easily cause a water crisis in the country
Also chemical colours mixed water can damage water bodies and soil where it is released in sea or river