Let's Celebrate Eco-Friendly

AAii Diwali jhoom kay Tyoohar manao dhoom say Lekhin ye rakhna yaad Apni aabohawa ko na karna barbad Taaki jeekar agli diwali bhi lei lakshmi ka ashirwad

- John Pereira

With the Festival of Lights around the corner there is promise of fun and laughter. But in the midst of all that, do keep in mind the fragile state of the earth and also those less privileged than yourself. Traditionally, Diwali was celebrated by lighting earthen lamps signifying the triumph of good over evil.

Did you know that diyas lit on the moonless Diwali night signify the end of darkness of ignorance and the beginning of enlightenment for all? Well, this Diwali enlighten yourself towards the hazards that boisterous celebrations of Diwali pose to our environment. We endeavor to sensitize you towards celebrating an environmentally safe Diwali by pointing out the major impacts that Diwali has on our environment. It is hoped that this will encourage you to celebrate a green Diwali, where there will be an explosion of joy without crackers!

How to celebrate an Eco Sensitive Diwali?

Now, that you are interested in celebrating an Eco - Sensitive Diwali, the first thing that you need to do is to make yourself aware about the effects that the traditional Diwali celebrations has on the Mother Nature. Given below are three major environmental impacts that Diwali Festival have on our environment.

1. Air Pollution through Firecrackers

2. Excessive Consumerism

3. High Energy Consumption

1. Air Pollution through Firecrackers - “Say ‘No’ to Fire crackers and ‘Yes’ to life!”