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We live in one of the most exciting countries of the world and the reason for that is we have diverse culture in India. So many religions are practiced in India and all of them have their unique flavor. The most important thing about all these religions is that we get to celebrate so many festivals. Each festival has its own uniqueness and ways of celebration.
Although festivals are an integral part of our culture and they bring happiness and joy in our lives but sadly they do a lot of harm to our environment also. Every festival is celebrated in a special way and has some or the other ways joined to it. It is these ways of celebration that cause such great harm to our natural resources. Every year the amount of pollutants added in the environment keep on increasing. There are all aspects of nature that are being affected by festivals.
Pollution Caused by Festivals
Air Pollution: The Hindu festival of Diwali is the main cause of air pollution in the country as the Diwali days sees lots and lots of fireworks all around the country. People burn crackers and sky shots all night long and this causes lots of air pollution. The next day is always choked and filled with smog. Fireworks are also seen during many other festivals that they are also the reason of air pollution levels increasing in the country. The air quality of the metropolitan cities is terrible now. Another reason for air pollution during festivals is the amount of cars on the road. During festivals it is customary to visit relatives and friends. In order to do that many people travel by their cars and automobiles. This causes lot air pollution by traffic.
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. Other reasons of water pollution are people taking holy dips in rivers on festivals. When millions bathe on the rivers together they become dirty.
Noise Pollution: The loud noises can harm the hearing ability and can also cause serious physiological issues. The use of loudspeakers during festivals is one such reason. The frequencies at which the music or speeches are played out is dangerous. There are various processions taken out during festival time that also cause a lot of noise pollution.
Conclusion: Festival is the time to rejoice and be happy. Festivals unite us and bring sovereignty in the people but it is also true that festivals also cause a lot of harm and pollution to the environment. As a citizen of the country it is our duty to also protect our natural resources as they are our wealth. We must find ways in which festivals also celebrated and environment is also conserved.