Deepavali 2017 Celebration In Eco-friendly Way
Deepavali or Diwali is the festival
of lights and it is one of the most awaited occasions in India. Diwali festival Week 2017 starts with
Dhanteras on October 17, Diwali on 19th and ends with Bhai Dooj on
21st. This day marks the return of Lord Ram to his home in Ayodhya
with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman. Houses lit with diyas, front yards decorated
with colourful Rangoli and friends and family gathering together to share meals
and stories – all this is the true essence of the festival. However, with time,
people have spoiled the spirit of Diwali by making a mess of the environment. We
as social beings have a responsibility to keep our surroundings clean, but
these festivals that define our culture, have now become a way to cause all
kinds of pollution.
Deafening music blasting on the
street, strings of crackers giving out harmful fumes and loud noise, people
littering every possible place with remnants of firecrackers and plastic
decorations; not a great picture, is it? But this is exactly what happens in
India during Diwali every year. Instead of being a time to bond with loved
ones, the Diwali festival has turned
into a litter fest that takes Mother Earth to the brink. So, what can be the
ways to celebrate Deepavali festival the eco-friendly way? Let’s find out.
How to
Celebrate Diwali without Causing Pollution:
·
Do away with the lights and candles and use simple earthen
diyas all around the house instead. Decorate your verandah with creative floral
or organic color rangolis for a stunning visual appeal.
·
If you can completely avoid crackers, great! But if you just
cannot do without them, then you can purchase a moderate amount of crackers and
fireworks from approved stalls. Ensure that kids are accompanied by elders
while lighting them.
·
Use paper bags or wrap gifts in handmade, biodegradable
wrapping paper instead of plastic or cellophane paper that pollute the
environment.
·
Instead of going to flamboyant dance parties that have a DJ
blasting music on speakers for hours, set off to a peaceful destination and
spend some quality time with your loved ones. You can also donate sweets, food
or clothes to the poor during this auspicious time.
·
Make the Deepavali 2017celebrations
extra special by taking up a new hobby or by starting something you have been
postponing for a long time. Diwali is the best time for new beginnings.
·
Organize a Diwali puja
at your place. You can easily buy Diwali
puja items online and perform all the rituals as per tradition. Invite your
relatives and friends over to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord
Ganesha.
If you truly love nature and want to
make a difference in the society, then Diwali
2017 is your chance to do it. Celebrate this beautiful festival in its true
essence and spread kindness and compassion to one and all.
Deafening music blasting on the
street, strings of crackers giving out harmful fumes and loud noise, people
littering every possible place with remnants of firecrackers and plastic
decorations; not a great picture, is it? But this is exactly what happens in
India during Diwali every year. Instead of being a time to bond with loved
ones, the Diwali festival has turned
into a litter fest that takes Mother Earth to the brink. So, what can be the
ways to celebrate Deepavali festival the eco-friendly way? Let’s find out.
How to
Celebrate Diwali without Causing Pollution:
·
Do away with the lights and candles and use simple earthen
diyas all around the house instead. Decorate your verandah with creative floral
or organic color rangolis for a stunning visual appeal.
·
If you can completely avoid crackers, great! But if you just
cannot do without them, then you can purchase a moderate amount of crackers and
fireworks from approved stalls. Ensure that kids are accompanied by elders
while lighting them.
·
Use paper bags or wrap gifts in handmade, biodegradable
wrapping paper instead of plastic or cellophane paper that pollute the
environment.
·
Instead of going to flamboyant dance parties that have a DJ
blasting music on speakers for hours, set off to a peaceful destination and
spend some quality time with your loved ones. You can also donate sweets, food
or clothes to the poor during this auspicious time.
·
Make the Deepavali 2017celebrations
extra special by taking up a new hobby or by starting something you have been
postponing for a long time. Diwali is the best time for new beginnings.
·
Organize a Diwali puja
at your place. You can easily buy Diwali
puja items online and perform all the rituals as per tradition. Invite your
relatives and friends over to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord
Ganesha.
If you truly love nature and want to
make a difference in the society, then Diwali
2017 is your chance to do it. Celebrate this beautiful festival in its true
essence and spread kindness and compassion to one and all.
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