Festivals and pollutants.
India is a land of varied heritage and concoction of cultures. Being the host to several communities and celebrations has finally started to take a toll on its environment. With numerous festivals and processions taking place across 26 states………… pollutants and festivals are the talk of every town.
Holi, Diwali.Ganesh chaturth and Durga-puja are celebrated with much pomp and enthusiasm through out the country but each festival comes with its fair share of pollutants.
Holi marks the beginning of spring and The festival begins with burning the holi bonfire called Holika. The following day is spent visiting friends and families and throwing colour or water at each other.
This year Holi will be celebrated on the 22nd of March
DIWALI
Also known as Deepawali, is a festival of lights. It marks the victory of good over evil. It has different religious significance in different parts of India, however it is celebrated with the same exhilarated fashion. Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama from 14 years in exile. Diwali is associated with numerous customs and traditions like Rangoli, Diya, Firecrackers. In the recent past, this festival has been making news for all the wrong reasons.
With extreme commercialization of a sacred festival, comes immense pollution and an environmental horror. Noise pollution is at its peak throughout the country during the festival time. various measure have been taken by the govt. to keep noise pollution at an alltime low. Delhi has strict regulation surrounding the types of firecrackers bought and used. Chennai goverment has imposed bans on particular firecrackers to reduce noise pollution. 
The question we need to ask ourselves is how long will we keep exploiting the land, we live in, the air we breath and the water we drink in the name of celebration?
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