Diwali
India’s biggest Five Days Festivals Season Diwali it’s known for spreading Joy and Happiness towards Culture and Society. It falls in October or November each year depending on the cycle of the moon the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar. Diwali is a festival of Lights, Diyas, Rangolis, and many more.
This year the Diwali Festival week is between November 12 and 16. Everyone celebrates a few days in its unique way. Where the main event happening on the Third day it associates with Lord Rama return to his kingdom in Ayodhya after rescuing his wife from King Ravan on Dussehra.
The festival in the south is celebrate by Narakasura, a daylong celebration. In Kerala, the festival celebrate the goddess of good fortune and prosperity through Goddess Lakshmi. Each day in Diwali has a special significance.
5 Days Of Celebrations
First Day Dhanteras
Dhanteras and Dhanatrayodashi. “Dhan” means money and “Teras” refers to the 13th day of a lunar fortnight of the Hindu calendar. In Hindu God is an Avatar of Lord Vishnu.
This day celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanwantari as the teacher and father of Ayurveda. This day is related to wealth and prosperity and is considered important for Lakshmi Puja.
Second Day Naraka Chaturdashi
Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali. In some areas, Kali Dudal is the allotted day for the worship of Mahakali or Shakti, and Kali is believed to have killed Narakasura on that day.
Kali Chaudas is the day to end laziness and evil which creates hell in our lives and sheds light on life.
Third-Day Lakshmi Puja
The third day is as the new moon day the day called Amavasya. Is the darkest day of the month and the most significant in Diwali.
Lord Lakshmi is worship on that day with welcoming a special puja in the evening through this day Gold and Other Metals are traditionally purchased.
Fourth Day Diwali Padwa
Govardhan Puja on this day Lord Krishna Defeated Indra the Lord Indra is known as thunder and rain. In Gujarati culture, they celebrated Govardhan puja as appears New Year.
Fifth Day Bhai Dooj or Raksha Bandhan
Bhai Dooj, this day is dedicate by brothers and sisters like Raksha Bandhan. On this day, siblings go through the gifting tradition and this defines the relationship between them.
Impact Of Diwali
As we know due to COVID-19 Pandemic the days are we are hard, to celebrates festivals and cultures. Diwali is the biggest and popular culture in India. Everyone celebrates Diwali in its ways such as Shopping, Lighting, Rangolis, Diyas, Crackers, and many more.
But there is one negative impact on Diwali the negative side is the large amounts of pollution which the festival of Diwali generates buy using the Firecrackers.
Air Pollution
Air Pollution plays a major role in Diwali due to air pollution rises to dangerously high levels. There is a large amount of smoke that appears by burning Firecrackers. It is difficult and harmful to breathe the effects of burning crackers remain for several days after Diwali. Air pollution is not only affecting human’s it also affects animals and birds.
Land Pollution
Land pollution is another type of pollution in Diwali. Because the certainly leftover pieces of burnt crackers its takes time to clean. And the piece of the crackers is not biodegradable in Nature and not Disposed of also they turn toxic gradually with time.
Noise Pollution
Noise pollution is a major problem during Diwali. Due to a large number of Firecrackers produce sound through this noise pollution conclude. Noise pollution is majorly damaging to hearing is a major problem for Animals, Students, Old people, and Sick people.
Impact Of Diwali In COVID-19 Pandemic
Diwali is festivals of lights without lights Diwali is unthinkable. Many people make use of electricity for lighting purposes by tagging Lanterns and Decorative lighting. Most of us use Diyas over electricity the Diyas is made of clay and they are bio-degradable.
On this day people decorated their Home with Diyas, rangolis, and decorative lights, wear new clothes, exchange sweets and gifts with each other and burning Firecrackers is a major part of noise pollution and air pollution this causes health hazards and the smoke of firecrackers. Pollution is a major issue during this Festive season and has many bad effects on the environment.
Impact Of Cleanliness After The Diwali
Cleanliness is an essential way of preventing pollution the festival ends up with a lot of garbage. After Diwali, the roads and the street areas are blocked with plastic, paper, chemicals, and other garbage. Each individual must take the initiative to clean the streets and the roads.
Another one is air pollution. Firecracker smoke remains in the air for many days. This means that we ensure that we can breathe safely inside the house and take pure air.
In the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has taken a great decision to ensure less pollution in Diwali. They banned the crackers because due to burning crackers the air is not purifier from that its changes to spread Virus on large scale.
In many states, the government has banned firecrackers such as Rajasthan, Odisha, Sikkim, Maharashtra, and the use of firecrackers in this festive season to protect the health of COVID-19 patients, as well as public exposure to toxic fumes. Is banned. With firecrackers.
Step To Celebrate Eco-Friendly Diwali
Diwali is all over the world and celebrations have already started across the country, it is one of the biggest festivals that brings unmatched joy and excitement to our homes, let’s dedicate this year to eco-friendly Diwali by celebrating nature.
Avoid bursting crackers
Firecrackers emit mist in the air and surrounding areas filled with noise. These firecrackers are the cause of health reasons. Animals, humans, birds are scared due to sound.
Lives and this is the reason health problems. COVID-19 patients are also infected with polluted air.
Use Traditional Lighting
Go for the good old days that are easily bio-degradable and less cost-effective. You can also use some innovative lighting by using waste materials stuff such as Bulb, Motor, on/off switch, etc. this will reduce wastage during the festive days.
Use recycled decor
Recycled decoration items are becoming increasingly popular these days. These decorative items not only make use of things that we throw away as waste but also inspire us to use things creatively even after expiry. By using such products for home decor you saving the energy that would be wasted in disposing of them.
Eco-friendly rangolis
Rangolis is part of art spreading colorful joy and happiness this rangoli makes the home beautiful. In which pattern are created on the floor or the ground Rangoli is a part of tradition and culture.
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Avoid the use of plastics
When organizing a Diwali party or gate-together, use biodegradable utensils instead of plastic disposals. They also add a traditional twist to your party while reducing plastic waste.
Go Organic
This Diwali expresses your happiness by exchanging sweets and gifts. By gifting organic products which are easily available in the market or online stores such as Organic soaps, Creams, Teas, Spices, etc.
This is good for use or if you want to gift something different you can gifts Plants there are a variety of ornamental plants at your disposal. So in this Diwali Go Soft on Nature.
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