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immersed in nearby water body such as a river, lake or ocean. Thereafter, the clay
idol dissolves, and Ganesha is believed to return to Parvathi and Shiva at Mount
Kailash.
Ganapathi, also known as Vigneshwara, meaning obstacle remover is celebrated
as Ganesh Chaturthi, every year. In the name of immersion, we are creating pollution in water bodies. While celebrating Ganesha festival, people generally ignore
environmental impact, i.e., pollution of air water, noise, solid waste, etc., caused by
various activities performed during the pooja. It increases acid contents in dissolved
solids and metals damaging aquatic plants and marine life. People use Plaster of
Paris (POP) material instead of clay which is non-degradable material contaminates
and spoils the water bodies. Along with Ganesh idols, people dump other decorative
items like thermocol and plastic, adding to the level of water pollution.
2 Statement of the Problem
Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated in India in a very grand manner. According to Times
of India News (Ahmedabad Edition) dated September 15, 2018, Ganesha festival
2018 generated revenue of Rs. 20,000 crore across the country. The researchers
made efforts to understand the awareness level of the consequences of the waste
generated during this festival period. Efforts are made to analyze the implementation
of guidelines given by BBMP and Pollution Control Board and its implementation
during the immersion period in Bengaluru city. Planning and preparedness of BBMP
to ensure proper waste management in the city roads and lakes are discussed, and
findings and suggestions are given.
3 Objectives of the Research
• To study the challenges faced by civic bodies at the time of immersion
• To analyze the preparedness, plans and programs by BBMP (https://www.bbmp.
gov.in.documents/10180/11525980.certificat%281%29.pdf)
• To analyze the use of POP material in Ganesha idols for the past three years
• To study the segregation and transportation process after immersion of idols
• To suggest measures for the improvement of immersion process.
C. B. Manjula et al.
immersed in nearby water body such as a river, lake or ocean. Thereafter, the clay
idol dissolves, and Ganesha is believed to return to Parvathi and Shiva at Mount
Kailash.
Ganapathi, also known as Vigneshwara, meaning obstacle remover is celebrated
as Ganesh Chaturthi, every year. In the name of immersion, we are creating pollution in water bodies. While celebrating Ganesha festival, people generally ignore
environmental impact, i.e., pollution of air water, noise, solid waste, etc., caused by
various activities performed during the pooja. It increases acid contents in dissolved
solids and metals damaging aquatic plants and marine life. People use Plaster of
Paris (POP) material instead of clay which is non-degradable material contaminates
and spoils the water bodies. Along with Ganesh idols, people dump other decorative
items like thermocol and plastic, adding to the level of water pollution.
2 Statement of the Problem
Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated in India in a very grand manner. According to Times
of India News (Ahmedabad Edition) dated September 15, 2018, Ganesha festival
2018 generated revenue of Rs. 20,000 crore across the country. The researchers
made efforts to understand the awareness level of the consequences of the waste
generated during this festival period. Efforts are made to analyze the implementation
of guidelines given by BBMP and Pollution Control Board and its implementation
during the immersion period in Bengaluru city. Planning and preparedness of BBMP
to ensure proper waste management in the city roads and lakes are discussed, and
findings and suggestions are given.
3 Objectives of the Research
• To study the challenges faced by civic bodies at the time of immersion
• To analyze the preparedness, plans and programs by BBMP (https://www.bbmp.
gov.in.documents/10180/11525980.certificat%281%29.pdf)
• To analyze the use of POP material in Ganesha idols for the past three years
• To study the segregation and transportation process after immersion of idols
• To suggest measures for the improvement of immersion process.