The Friends of Bharathapuzha (FoB), a voluntary organisation that works for the conservation of the Bharathapuzha under the leadership of technocrat E. Sreedharan, has made a fervent call to the public to celebrate the upcoming Ganeshotsav in an eco-friendly manner.
Raising concerns at the increasing level of pollution being caused by the immersion of Ganesha idols in water bodies during the annual festival, the organisation suggested that people celebrate a “green Ganeshotsav”. This year’s festival is falling on August 31, and people have already started preparations for the same.
“Immersion of idols made of plaster of Paris and smeared with synthetic paints is a major cause of concern as drinking water sources are being polluted with heavy metals such as lead, mercury and chrome. This is where we should have a serious rethink,” said V.L. Natarajan, joint coordinator of the organisation.
