We all are so excited about Ganesh Chaturthi when we bring
in Lord Ganesh into our homes! We pray to him and worship him with complete
devotion and cheer for the next few days. And, when it’s time for Ganesh
Visarjan, our hearts sink and our eyes are filled with tears. But, have you
thought about the aftermath of this entire ritual of Ganesh Visarjan?
A day after thousands of idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed
in almost all water bodies across the country, their shores provide a very
unpleasant sight! Half broken bodies of these idols are piled up around the
shores, which are then gathered by a bulldozer and crushed! Why!? Only because
people have opted for purchasing the lesser expensive idols made of POP and
other materials, rather than those made of natural materials that easily
dissolve in water.
It’s time we stop polluting our environment and Mother
Earth! There is no harm in celebrating every festival and following its rituals
but, we also need to be considerate enough to take care that we do not pollute
the environment. MakeMyPuja cares for Mother Earth, which is why we bring to
you a list of things you could do this year to help make the festival of Ganesh
Chaturthi and Ganesh Visarjan an eco-friendly one.
Lord Ganesh idol
This year when you go to purchase the idol of Lord Ganesh
for your home, make sure to get one that is made of natural materials like
paper and unbaked clay. Moreover, opt for smaller idols that are easy to transport,
immerse in water and dissolve. Do not opt for large idols only so that you can
be the talk of the society or your group of friends. This festival is not about
boasting; it’s about merriment, worship and serenity.
Decoration
Let go off thermocol, plastic and other decoration items
that can be hazardous for the environment. Opt for greener options like real
flowers, leaves, vines, etc. When these decorative items are immersed in water
along with the idol of Lord Ganesha, they will not contaminate the water and
destroy aquatic life. In fact, the leaves and flowers may prove to be helpful
for marine life. For those items that you want to dispose away, use items that
are recyclable.
Low volumes
People are in mood of full joy and merriment during this
festival, because of which they forget that they may be harming the living
beings around. In the mood of celebration, they raise the volumes of their
speakers higher than the affordable decibel, which contributes to noise
pollution. We must remember that there may be toddlers, elderly citizens and unwell
people around, which can be highly affected by higher volumes.
So, this year make it a point to take care of the
environment and every living being around, while enjoying your celebration to
the fullest. This year, if you are planning to bring Ganesh Ji to your home,
you can do so by adhering to the right rituals and having the perfect Ganpati
Puja done by hiring the most professional MakeMyPuja Pujaris. MakeMyPuja cannot
help make your Ganesh festival eco-friendly but yes, it can definitely make it
‘pocket-friendly’ for you! :)
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