Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati. It is believed that during this 10-day festival, Lord Ganesha bestows his presence on earth for his devotees. People observe the festival through traditions like bringing home Ganesha idols and immersing them. Ganesh Chaturthi is widely celebrated in parts of India like Maharashtra as well as globally by Hindu communities.
15 Eco Friendly Ways To Celebrate Ganesh FestivalCommonFloor.com
Ganesh Festival is one of the main festivals celebrated blissfully and joyfully all over India. Lord Ganesha elephant headed god is believed to be God of power and wisdom. In India, people worship Ganesh before initiating any work. Ganesh Festival is birthday of Lord Ganesh and beautifully decorated idols of different sizes are made for sale by specially skilled artisans. Ganesh festival or Ganesh Chaturthi starts with the installation of these Ganesh statues in colorfully decorated temporary structures in every locality.
The festival is also the time for cultural activities like singing and theater performances, orchestra and community activities. On final day of celebration, Ganesh idol is taken through the streets in a procession accompanied with dancing, singing, and fanfare to be immersed in a river. This is the ritual known as Ganesh Visarjan. All join in this final procession shouting “Ganapati Bappa Morya, Pudhachya Varshi Laukar ya” (means O lord Ganesha, come again early next year).
The document discusses Ganesh Chaturthi, the Hindu festival celebrating the god Ganesh. It provides information on the traditional practices of creating clay idols, immersing them in water bodies, and the environmental impacts of this. It notes that modern idols are often made of chemicals like plaster of paris that can pollute water. It recommends more eco-friendly alternatives like natural materials and localized immersion. The document advocates celebrating the festival in a way that reduces noise, air, and water pollution to protect the environment and people's health.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesha.It is celebrated on the occasion of birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi .
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Go Green Ganesha - G3 is a Social and Environmental non - Profit cause initiated by Oh! Wonderful Emotions and Friends Dreamz to save our Mother Nature Earth, Marine life and Environment by adopting Go Green Eco friendly Ganesha Idols as an environment saving alternative of Plaster of Paris’s (PoP) harmful Ganesha Idols. G3 is concern with all kind of Social and Environmental issues and give platform to Green innovative Ideas for better environment
Harvest Festival Baisakhi 2016 Date, Significance & Celebrations in Punjab, I...Journeymart.com
Baisakhi is a spring harvest festival celebrated in Punjab on April 13th each year. It marks the traditional start of the harvest season and is celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus with dancing, visiting gurdwaras, and expressing gratitude to God for the harvest. For Sikhs, Baisakhi commemorates the founding of the Khalsa brotherhood in 1699.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of the elephant-headed god Ganesh. It occurs on the fourth day of the lunar month of Bhadrapada and involves the installation of Ganesh clay idols in homes and public pandals which are worshipped before being immersed in water. The festival has grown in popularity in India and other countries due to the efforts of social reformer Lokmanya Tilak who advocated public celebrations to foster community bonding and political dissent against British rule. A wide variety of sweets are eaten during the festival, especially modaks which are Ganesh's favorite.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati. It is believed that during this 10-day festival, Lord Ganesha bestows his presence on earth for his devotees. People observe the festival through traditions like bringing home Ganesha idols and immersing them. Ganesh Chaturthi is widely celebrated in parts of India like Maharashtra as well as globally by Hindu communities.
15 Eco Friendly Ways To Celebrate Ganesh FestivalCommonFloor.com
Ganesh Festival is one of the main festivals celebrated blissfully and joyfully all over India. Lord Ganesha elephant headed god is believed to be God of power and wisdom. In India, people worship Ganesh before initiating any work. Ganesh Festival is birthday of Lord Ganesh and beautifully decorated idols of different sizes are made for sale by specially skilled artisans. Ganesh festival or Ganesh Chaturthi starts with the installation of these Ganesh statues in colorfully decorated temporary structures in every locality.
The festival is also the time for cultural activities like singing and theater performances, orchestra and community activities. On final day of celebration, Ganesh idol is taken through the streets in a procession accompanied with dancing, singing, and fanfare to be immersed in a river. This is the ritual known as Ganesh Visarjan. All join in this final procession shouting “Ganapati Bappa Morya, Pudhachya Varshi Laukar ya” (means O lord Ganesha, come again early next year).
The document discusses Ganesh Chaturthi, the Hindu festival celebrating the god Ganesh. It provides information on the traditional practices of creating clay idols, immersing them in water bodies, and the environmental impacts of this. It notes that modern idols are often made of chemicals like plaster of paris that can pollute water. It recommends more eco-friendly alternatives like natural materials and localized immersion. The document advocates celebrating the festival in a way that reduces noise, air, and water pollution to protect the environment and people's health.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesha.It is celebrated on the occasion of birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi .
To see more presentations on various interesting topics and to get notes for Computer visit my blog : https://aviyalpresentations.wordpress.com/
Go Green Ganesha - G3 is a Social and Environmental non - Profit cause initiated by Oh! Wonderful Emotions and Friends Dreamz to save our Mother Nature Earth, Marine life and Environment by adopting Go Green Eco friendly Ganesha Idols as an environment saving alternative of Plaster of Paris’s (PoP) harmful Ganesha Idols. G3 is concern with all kind of Social and Environmental issues and give platform to Green innovative Ideas for better environment
Harvest Festival Baisakhi 2016 Date, Significance & Celebrations in Punjab, I...Journeymart.com
Baisakhi is a spring harvest festival celebrated in Punjab on April 13th each year. It marks the traditional start of the harvest season and is celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus with dancing, visiting gurdwaras, and expressing gratitude to God for the harvest. For Sikhs, Baisakhi commemorates the founding of the Khalsa brotherhood in 1699.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of the elephant-headed god Ganesh. It occurs on the fourth day of the lunar month of Bhadrapada and involves the installation of Ganesh clay idols in homes and public pandals which are worshipped before being immersed in water. The festival has grown in popularity in India and other countries due to the efforts of social reformer Lokmanya Tilak who advocated public celebrations to foster community bonding and political dissent against British rule. A wide variety of sweets are eaten during the festival, especially modaks which are Ganesh's favorite.
Odisha is located on the eastern coast of India. It borders West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. The capital and largest city of Odisha is Bhubaneswar. Odisha has a long history and was previously known as Kalinga. It has a rich cultural heritage reflected in traditions like Odissi dance, pata painting, and applique work from Pipili. The Jagannath Temple in Puri is an important pilgrimage site.
Ganesh Chaturthi began as a public celebration in India during the rule of Shivaji in the 17th century to encourage nationalist sentiment among his subjects fighting the Mughals. In the late 19th century, it was revived by Indian nationalist leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak to use as a rallying point against British rule banning political assemblies. Today the festival celebrating the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesh is observed worldwide, especially in Maharashtra and western India.
Ganesha Chaturthi, the great Ganesha festival, also known as 'Vinayak Chaturthi' or 'Vinayaka Chavithi' is celebrated by Hindus around. Celebrate this Ganesh Chathruthi with Shamuns Flowers order sweets online.
The Hindu festival celebrated in honour of lord Ganesh. Very auspicious day celebrated to pray to the god so that every new activity that is started is successfully completed without any obstacles.
GANESHCHATURTHI
a festival of spirituality
also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi
Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada
Starts on 4th – 14th where;
4th day = shukla chaturthi
10th day= Anant Chaturdashi
Date falls between Aug and Sept
It lasts for 10 days
Widely worshipped as:
the God of *wisdom,
*prosperity and,
*good fortune
was being celebrated as a public event in Pune
to promote culture and nationalism
fall of the Peshwas,
GaneshChaturthi lost state patronage
became a private family celebration.
RE-RISE
BY LOKMANYA TILAK
His real name was Bal Gangadhar Tilak
was Indian freedom *fighter and,
*social reformer
introduced a new way of celebrating the Ganapati festival
he made this fest as collective community worship.
It was the era where Indian was struggling for independence.
leaders and freedom fighters all over India teamed.
put up a united resistance to the British domination.
One of these eminent leaders was Bal Gangadhar Tilak; an Indian nationalist*
a social reformer* and, freedom fighter*
He was a great Visionary person. Tilak realized the cultural importance of this
popularised Ganesha Chaturthi as a National Festival
Behind this festival his intention was to bridge the gap between the : Brahmins* and, the non-Brahmins* to build a new grassroots Unity* between them against the British in Maharashtra
He knew that India couldn't fight her rulers until she solved the differences within her own. Hence, to unite all social classes Tilak chose this Ganesha festival;
*as a rallying point for Indian protest against British rule
It was around 1893, during the nascent stages of Indian nationalism, that Tilak began to organize the Ganesha Utsav as a social and religious function.
He was the first to put in large public images of Ganesha in pavilions and establish the tradition of their immersion on the tenth day.
The festival facilitated community participation and involvement in the form of :
*learned discourses,
*dance dramas,
*poetry recital,
*musical concerts,
*debates, etc.
It served as a meeting place for common people of all castes and communities
it was a time when all social and political gatherings were forbidden by the British Empire for fear of conspiracies to be hatched against them.
An important festival during the Peshwa’s era, Ganesha Chaturthi acquired at this time a more organized form all over India largely due to Lokmanya's efforts.
Since then, Ganesha Chaturthi has been celebrated throughout Maharashtra.
A slide show introducing the Hindu Festival of Raksha Bandhan. This is designed for RE teachers and Humanities departments. It can be combined with a practical art activity to design and make both Rakshis and Raksha Bandhan cards.
Everything about the state of Odisha. Etymology, History, Language, Literature, Religion, Culture, Clothing, Architecture, Art & Craft, Music, Dance, Theatre & Cinema, Festivals, Cuisines, Biodiversity, Economy & Demographics. from a designers point of view. Includes images and videos to support the information
Diwali is one of the biggest Hindu festivals celebrated in India and around the world. Also known as the Festival of Lights, it commemorates the victory of good over evil. During Diwali, families light oil lamps, decorate their homes with rangoli patterns, exchange gifts, and light fireworks. The five-day celebration culminates on the third day with Lakshmi puja, honoring the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
This document provides information about the Indian state of Orisha in a tourist brochure format. It includes sections on Orisha's history, geography, culture, traditions, festivals, tourist attractions and economy. Key points include Orisha gaining statehood in 1936, its location on India's eastern coast along the Bay of Bengal, major religions of Hinduism and Buddhism, classical Odissi dance and music, famous temples like Konark Sun Temple and Jagannath Temple in Puri, and its transition from an agriculture-based to industry and services-based economy. Major crops include rice and cash crops like sugarcane.
1) Diwali is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
2) The festival is celebrated over five days through activities like cleaning homes, lighting lamps, participating in prayers for the goddess of wealth Lakshmi, lighting fireworks, and feasting with family and friends.
3) Diwali commemorates important events from Hindu mythology, such as Lord Rama returning home with his wife Sita after defeating the demon king Ravana and the people lighting oil lamps to celebrate.
Baisakhi is an ancient harvest festival celebrated by Sikhs in Punjab to commemorate the establishment of the Khalsa order in 1699. It is celebrated by Sikhs worldwide and involves thanking farmers for their harvests and paying respects at Golden Temples and Gurdwaras in Punjab, Haryana, and other locations like Kuala Lumpur. The festival concludes with prayers.
Diwali is a major Hindu festival celebrated in autumn known as the "festival of lights" involving the lighting of lamps and fireworks. Hindus dress in new clothes, light lamps and candles inside and outside homes, participate in puja honoring Lakshmi, and then enjoy fireworks, sweets, gifts and meals with family and friends. The festivities typically last five days and include Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdasi leading up to the main Diwali night which coincides with the new moon of the month Kartik. Jains and Sikhs also celebrate related festivals on this night.
Lohri is a winter harvest festival celebrated in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh in mid-January. It marks the end of winter and the start of longer days. People celebrate by lighting bonfires, dancing, singing folk songs, eating traditional foods and throwing items like popcorn and puffed rice into the fire. Legend says the festival commemorates Dulla Bhatti, a 16th century folk hero who protected people from injustice.
The document provides an overview of major festivals celebrated in India by different religious groups. It discusses Hindu festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Janmashtami, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Ram Navami. It also summarizes some important Muslim festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Zuha, Id-e-Milad and Muharram. It briefly mentions the Christian festival of Christmas and the Jain festival of Pajushan. The document emphasizes that India is known for its diverse religious traditions and celebration of various cultural festivals.
festivals of gujarat and chattisgarh.pptxKdramaWorld2
This document provides information about festivals celebrated in Gujarat and Chhattisgarh, India. It discusses the Uttarayan, Janmashtmi and Navratri festivals in Gujarat, including when they are celebrated and what activities are involved. It also outlines the Bastar Dussehra, Bhoramdeo Mahotsav festival and Rajim Kumbh Mela celebrations in Chhattisgarh, providing details about dates and cultural events for each one.
Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains that originated in India thousands of years ago to commemorate the victory of good over evil. People celebrate by decorating their homes with lights, exchanging gifts, wearing new clothes and jewelry, lighting fireworks, going to temples to pray for peace and happiness, and making Rangoli designs outside their homes with materials like colored rice, sand, or flower petals. Diwali has now spread globally with people celebrating in countries like the US, Canada, UK, parts of Asia and Africa.
There are three main types of festivals celebrated in India - national festivals, religious festivals, and harvest festivals. National festivals include Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti which mark important events in India's transition to becoming an independent republic. Religious festivals celebrate various faiths in India such as Diwali, Holi, and Raksha Bandhan. Harvest festivals like Pongal, Bihu, and Baisakhi are celebrated to mark the harvesting of crops at different times of the year in various parts of India.
Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day in March that signifies the victory of good over evil. It commemorates various stories from Hindu mythology, including the burning of the demoness Holika and the death of the female demon Putana who tried to kill Krishna as a baby. People gather to light bonfires the night before Holi and celebrate by throwing colored powders and water at each other on Holi day, wearing festive colors. It is important to respect others' consent and boundaries during the celebrations.
This document provides information about the Hindu deity Ganesha through several sections. It begins with introducing the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated on Ganesha's birthday. It then discusses the history and origins of the festival. Several stories about Ganesha are summarized, including how he got his elephant head and broken tusk. The document also shares tales involving Ganesha and the moon, a race with his brother, defeating a demon named Gajasura, and acquiring his mouse vehicle.
The document discusses Ganesh Visarjan, the ritual immersion of Ganesh idols. It notes that while meant to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, the immersion pollutes water sources. Idols are made of materials like plaster of Paris, clay, and paints containing heavy metals. When immersed, these dissolve slowly, increasing water's chemical and organic content beyond permissible standards and poisoning it. This damages ecosystems by killing fish and plants. Ingesting contaminated water leads to health issues. The document recommends using eco-friendly idols that dissolve within 10 hours or permanent idols to reduce pollution from the tradition.
Odisha is located on the eastern coast of India. It borders West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. The capital and largest city of Odisha is Bhubaneswar. Odisha has a long history and was previously known as Kalinga. It has a rich cultural heritage reflected in traditions like Odissi dance, pata painting, and applique work from Pipili. The Jagannath Temple in Puri is an important pilgrimage site.
Ganesh Chaturthi began as a public celebration in India during the rule of Shivaji in the 17th century to encourage nationalist sentiment among his subjects fighting the Mughals. In the late 19th century, it was revived by Indian nationalist leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak to use as a rallying point against British rule banning political assemblies. Today the festival celebrating the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesh is observed worldwide, especially in Maharashtra and western India.
Ganesha Chaturthi, the great Ganesha festival, also known as 'Vinayak Chaturthi' or 'Vinayaka Chavithi' is celebrated by Hindus around. Celebrate this Ganesh Chathruthi with Shamuns Flowers order sweets online.
The Hindu festival celebrated in honour of lord Ganesh. Very auspicious day celebrated to pray to the god so that every new activity that is started is successfully completed without any obstacles.
GANESHCHATURTHI
a festival of spirituality
also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi
Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada
Starts on 4th – 14th where;
4th day = shukla chaturthi
10th day= Anant Chaturdashi
Date falls between Aug and Sept
It lasts for 10 days
Widely worshipped as:
the God of *wisdom,
*prosperity and,
*good fortune
was being celebrated as a public event in Pune
to promote culture and nationalism
fall of the Peshwas,
GaneshChaturthi lost state patronage
became a private family celebration.
RE-RISE
BY LOKMANYA TILAK
His real name was Bal Gangadhar Tilak
was Indian freedom *fighter and,
*social reformer
introduced a new way of celebrating the Ganapati festival
he made this fest as collective community worship.
It was the era where Indian was struggling for independence.
leaders and freedom fighters all over India teamed.
put up a united resistance to the British domination.
One of these eminent leaders was Bal Gangadhar Tilak; an Indian nationalist*
a social reformer* and, freedom fighter*
He was a great Visionary person. Tilak realized the cultural importance of this
popularised Ganesha Chaturthi as a National Festival
Behind this festival his intention was to bridge the gap between the : Brahmins* and, the non-Brahmins* to build a new grassroots Unity* between them against the British in Maharashtra
He knew that India couldn't fight her rulers until she solved the differences within her own. Hence, to unite all social classes Tilak chose this Ganesha festival;
*as a rallying point for Indian protest against British rule
It was around 1893, during the nascent stages of Indian nationalism, that Tilak began to organize the Ganesha Utsav as a social and religious function.
He was the first to put in large public images of Ganesha in pavilions and establish the tradition of their immersion on the tenth day.
The festival facilitated community participation and involvement in the form of :
*learned discourses,
*dance dramas,
*poetry recital,
*musical concerts,
*debates, etc.
It served as a meeting place for common people of all castes and communities
it was a time when all social and political gatherings were forbidden by the British Empire for fear of conspiracies to be hatched against them.
An important festival during the Peshwa’s era, Ganesha Chaturthi acquired at this time a more organized form all over India largely due to Lokmanya's efforts.
Since then, Ganesha Chaturthi has been celebrated throughout Maharashtra.
A slide show introducing the Hindu Festival of Raksha Bandhan. This is designed for RE teachers and Humanities departments. It can be combined with a practical art activity to design and make both Rakshis and Raksha Bandhan cards.
Everything about the state of Odisha. Etymology, History, Language, Literature, Religion, Culture, Clothing, Architecture, Art & Craft, Music, Dance, Theatre & Cinema, Festivals, Cuisines, Biodiversity, Economy & Demographics. from a designers point of view. Includes images and videos to support the information
Diwali is one of the biggest Hindu festivals celebrated in India and around the world. Also known as the Festival of Lights, it commemorates the victory of good over evil. During Diwali, families light oil lamps, decorate their homes with rangoli patterns, exchange gifts, and light fireworks. The five-day celebration culminates on the third day with Lakshmi puja, honoring the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
This document provides information about the Indian state of Orisha in a tourist brochure format. It includes sections on Orisha's history, geography, culture, traditions, festivals, tourist attractions and economy. Key points include Orisha gaining statehood in 1936, its location on India's eastern coast along the Bay of Bengal, major religions of Hinduism and Buddhism, classical Odissi dance and music, famous temples like Konark Sun Temple and Jagannath Temple in Puri, and its transition from an agriculture-based to industry and services-based economy. Major crops include rice and cash crops like sugarcane.
1) Diwali is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
2) The festival is celebrated over five days through activities like cleaning homes, lighting lamps, participating in prayers for the goddess of wealth Lakshmi, lighting fireworks, and feasting with family and friends.
3) Diwali commemorates important events from Hindu mythology, such as Lord Rama returning home with his wife Sita after defeating the demon king Ravana and the people lighting oil lamps to celebrate.
Baisakhi is an ancient harvest festival celebrated by Sikhs in Punjab to commemorate the establishment of the Khalsa order in 1699. It is celebrated by Sikhs worldwide and involves thanking farmers for their harvests and paying respects at Golden Temples and Gurdwaras in Punjab, Haryana, and other locations like Kuala Lumpur. The festival concludes with prayers.
Diwali is a major Hindu festival celebrated in autumn known as the "festival of lights" involving the lighting of lamps and fireworks. Hindus dress in new clothes, light lamps and candles inside and outside homes, participate in puja honoring Lakshmi, and then enjoy fireworks, sweets, gifts and meals with family and friends. The festivities typically last five days and include Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdasi leading up to the main Diwali night which coincides with the new moon of the month Kartik. Jains and Sikhs also celebrate related festivals on this night.
Lohri is a winter harvest festival celebrated in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh in mid-January. It marks the end of winter and the start of longer days. People celebrate by lighting bonfires, dancing, singing folk songs, eating traditional foods and throwing items like popcorn and puffed rice into the fire. Legend says the festival commemorates Dulla Bhatti, a 16th century folk hero who protected people from injustice.
The document provides an overview of major festivals celebrated in India by different religious groups. It discusses Hindu festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Janmashtami, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Ram Navami. It also summarizes some important Muslim festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Zuha, Id-e-Milad and Muharram. It briefly mentions the Christian festival of Christmas and the Jain festival of Pajushan. The document emphasizes that India is known for its diverse religious traditions and celebration of various cultural festivals.
festivals of gujarat and chattisgarh.pptxKdramaWorld2
This document provides information about festivals celebrated in Gujarat and Chhattisgarh, India. It discusses the Uttarayan, Janmashtmi and Navratri festivals in Gujarat, including when they are celebrated and what activities are involved. It also outlines the Bastar Dussehra, Bhoramdeo Mahotsav festival and Rajim Kumbh Mela celebrations in Chhattisgarh, providing details about dates and cultural events for each one.
Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains that originated in India thousands of years ago to commemorate the victory of good over evil. People celebrate by decorating their homes with lights, exchanging gifts, wearing new clothes and jewelry, lighting fireworks, going to temples to pray for peace and happiness, and making Rangoli designs outside their homes with materials like colored rice, sand, or flower petals. Diwali has now spread globally with people celebrating in countries like the US, Canada, UK, parts of Asia and Africa.
There are three main types of festivals celebrated in India - national festivals, religious festivals, and harvest festivals. National festivals include Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti which mark important events in India's transition to becoming an independent republic. Religious festivals celebrate various faiths in India such as Diwali, Holi, and Raksha Bandhan. Harvest festivals like Pongal, Bihu, and Baisakhi are celebrated to mark the harvesting of crops at different times of the year in various parts of India.
Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day in March that signifies the victory of good over evil. It commemorates various stories from Hindu mythology, including the burning of the demoness Holika and the death of the female demon Putana who tried to kill Krishna as a baby. People gather to light bonfires the night before Holi and celebrate by throwing colored powders and water at each other on Holi day, wearing festive colors. It is important to respect others' consent and boundaries during the celebrations.
This document provides information about the Hindu deity Ganesha through several sections. It begins with introducing the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated on Ganesha's birthday. It then discusses the history and origins of the festival. Several stories about Ganesha are summarized, including how he got his elephant head and broken tusk. The document also shares tales involving Ganesha and the moon, a race with his brother, defeating a demon named Gajasura, and acquiring his mouse vehicle.
The document discusses Ganesh Visarjan, the ritual immersion of Ganesh idols. It notes that while meant to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, the immersion pollutes water sources. Idols are made of materials like plaster of Paris, clay, and paints containing heavy metals. When immersed, these dissolve slowly, increasing water's chemical and organic content beyond permissible standards and poisoning it. This damages ecosystems by killing fish and plants. Ingesting contaminated water leads to health issues. The document recommends using eco-friendly idols that dissolve within 10 hours or permanent idols to reduce pollution from the tradition.
The document discusses the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, which celebrates the birthday of the deity Ganesha. Ganesha is widely worshipped across Hindu sects as a remover of obstacles. The festival is observed on the fourth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada. The rest of the document discusses the mystery of Ganesha's origins through poetic verses and lists his family - his father Shiva, mother Parvati, and brother Kartikeya. It also mentions modak as a traditional food offered to Ganesha.
This Diwali greeting card wishes the recipient and their family a Happy and Colorful Diwali. It hopes the festival brings love, peace, warmth and togetherness. It also wishes everyone a happy and prosperous year, with lots of happiness and fulfilled dreams. The card conveys traditional Diwali well-wishes of troubles being light, love deep, friends solid as diamonds, and success bright as gold. It closes by wishing the joy and merriment of the festival surrounds the recipient forever.
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated in autumn. It is a time when Hindus light up their homes with candles and fairy lights to symbolize the victory of light over darkness. The festival commemorates different stories depending on the region, but many celebrate the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom after defeating the demon Ravana. People exchange gifts, participate in puja rituals, and celebrate the presence of the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, who is believed to visit homes bringing prosperity during Diwali.
Diwali is a festival of lights celebrated to commemorate Lord Ram's victory over the demon Ravana. People light diyas and decorate their homes with lights to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. During Diwali, communities gather to light diyas, decorate with lights, and remember the story of Rama and Sita.
King Dashratha had four sons including his oldest, Rama. Rama married Sita but his stepmother was jealous and had Rama exiled to the forest for 14 years. The demon Ravana kidnapped Sita and imprisoned her in his kingdom. Rama and his brother searched for Sita with the help of the monkey warrior Hanuman. After a battle that lasted 10 days, Rama defeated and killed Ravana, rescuing Sita. Their return home was guided by lamps lit by people celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights commemorating good triumphing over evil.
Indian festivals are celebrated by different cultures through special rituals and add color to Indian heritage. They welcome seasons, harvests, rains or full moons, or celebrate religious occasions. Many festivals celebrate different harvests or commemorate historical figures and events, while expressing devotion to various deities. Festivals emphasize different aspects in different parts of India. They include Durga Puja, Dasehra, Diwali, Kali Puja, Raksha Bandhan, Bhai Phota, Janmashtami, Holi, Eid ul-Fitr, Baishakhi, Independence Day, Republic Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, Christmas, Pongal, Onam, Mahavir Jayanti, G
Holi is an ancient Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring. It involves lighting bonfires the night before, and spraying colored powders and water on others the next day. Holi marks the end of winter, the beginning of a new year for some Hindus, and is a time to renew relationships and forget past conflicts. It is celebrated in India, Nepal and parts of Europe in March.
Holi is an ancient Hindu festival that celebrates spring and good harvests. The most popular legend explaining the origin of Holi involves an evil king named Hiranyakasipu who tried to kill his son Prahlad for worshipping Vishnu. Prahlad's aunt Holika had a magic cloak that protected her from fire, but when she tried to kill Prahlad by sitting on a bonfire with him, the cloak failed and she burned to death while Prahlad was unharmed. People celebrate Holi in memory of this event by lighting bonfires the night before. Holi also celebrates the immortal love of Krishna and Radha and marks the arrival of spring. People
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for 10 days, beginning on the fourth day of the waxing moon period between August and September. On the final day, Anant Chaturdashi, the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed in a nearby river or water body. This cycle symbolizes the natural cycle of creation and dissolution. In recent times, the use of plaster of Paris idols has increased pollution in water bodies. However, organizations like CONMAT in Vadodara are working on solutions like artificial immersion tubs and segmenting portions of rivers to reduce environmental impacts while balancing culture and traditions.
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for 10 days, beginning on the fourth day of the waxing moon period between August and September. On the final day, Anant Chaturdashi, the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed in a nearby river or water body. This cycle symbolizes the natural cycle of creation and dissolution. In recent times, the use of plaster of Paris idols has increased pollution in water bodies. However, organizations like CONMAT in Vadodara are working on solutions like artificial immersion tubs and segmenting portions of rivers to reduce environmental impacts while balancing culture and traditions.
Festivals: A Time of Celebration or Impending Environmental DisasterPrashant Mehta
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2. Come Bhadrapad & its time for
festival of Lord Ganesh
All over the country
Ganesh idols are
invoked on
Shukla Chaturthi
with all the
Ferver and Gaity
This year Ganesh Chaturthi
is coming on 19th September
3. Traditionally,
from ancient times,
Shri Ganesh idols were
made from mud & clays,
and often painted
with vegetable dyes
and then were installed
with great religious fervor on the Day of
Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi
The practice was prevalent mostly in high cast Hindus
4. The Fiery freedom fighter, a great
Indian Scholar & social reformer
transformed this purely religious
annual festival into a well-organized
Socio-Political Public event to provide
a plate-form to unite & motivate the youth and
the masses to come together against the British
Government and demand the Right to self Rule
In 1893, He installed idol of “Lord Ganesh, deity of Wisdom to
symbolise the peoples aspirations for Socio-cultural and Political
change in the society & also to bridge the gap between ‘Brahmins’
and 'non-Brahmins‘ so that the Freedom movement gets momentum
5. Ganesh Festival is
the epitome of Wisdom,
Creativity, Harmony &
Positive societal change.
Provides opportunity to
the people for the artistic
expression manifested in
different forms
Over the years this has undergone tremendous change
due to people’s attitude to see it in different perspective
6. The result is
That is manifested in several artistic ways
Unfortunately this is now taking the dangerous dimensions
7. What thoughts come your mind
when u hear about the Festivity of
The Ganesh Chaturthi?
Is it about…
•Sweet & Tasty
….Ok
…What else ?
8. •Shiny glossy colorful mesmerising idols of Ganeshji
and ….. explosion of creativity in
preparing the idols
and pandal decorations… .
Aartee…Poojas, Bhajans, and…
Loud music,
unattended garbage ….and..
May be…..
9. You may even think of
The impending
Environmental damage ?????
That is going to take place
in form of Visarjan activity
On Anant Chaturdashi
When the Lord
Shall leave!
10.
11. The Idols of the Lord & PoP
The idols are often made from
non- biodegradable materials such
as Plastic, Cement, Plaster of Paris
and often painted with toxic dyes.
Plaster of Paris comprises of
chemicals like gypsum, sulphur,
phosphorus & magnesium and
is insoluble in water.
Paints contain heavy metals like Chromium, cadmium,
lead and Mercury etc. which are toxic to the life forms
12. Community Ganesh Pendals
What it should be How it is
The idol of Shree Ganesh is
most important in elegant Excessive electric lighting and
background and beautiful decoration using thermocol and other
ambiance non-biodegradable material
Everybody should collectively Noisy recordings-empty pendals
join for pooja with devotion. Long aartis in loud tone causing
Selective devotionful aarti with Noise Pollution.
Prayer and Chantings
13. Community Ganesh Pendals
What it should be How it is
Preparation of pooja after Most People absent at the time of
purification to maintain the pooja and those present often
sanctity. chit chat.
Everyone should remain Anti-social elements often take
present and experience the over and indulge in unwanted
divine consciousness. activities
14. Visarjan Procession
What it should be How it is
Disciplined procession Slow paced unruly
with religious chanting procession, antisocial
elements sneak in.
17. Hard to believe
After immersion
We go home
and sleep...?..!!
Never ever
actually look back
what have we left behind
after the visarjan?
18. The Idols we worshiped and revered
lie here Crest fallen,
Don’t they deserve
19. Chemical Mean Concentration Concentration before Concentration after
Pollutants In Water Immersion of Idols Immersion of Idols
Calcium 25.14 43.77 68.4*
Magnesium 7.785 6.590 10.02*
Molybdenum 0.090 0.149 0.534*
Silicon 3.537 2.954 3.826**
Arsenic 0.124 0.121 0.497
Iron 0.212 0.125 0.22**
Lead 0.289 0.351 0.45**
Mercury 0.689 0.553 0.778**
Threshold Limit Value (TLV) : *TLV=0.01; **TLV=0.05
TLV is the permissible level of a toxic pollutant to which a healthy person is
exposed during an eight hour day without any adverse effect.
20.
21. S. No. Material Contributed Impact on the Aquatic Body
1 Plaster of Paris Increases dissolved solids, contribute metals and
sludge.
2. Decoration material viz. Contributes Suspended Particulate Matters (SPM),
clothes, polish, paint, trace metals (Zinc, Lead, Iron, Chromium, Arsenic,
ornaments, cosmetic Mercury, etc.), metalloids and various organic and
items. inorganic matter, oil and grease, etc.
3. Flowers, garlands, oily Increase floating suspended matter, organic
substances contamination, oil and grease and various organic and
inorganic matter.
4. Bamboo sticks, beauty Pieces float in water or settle at the river bottom
articles inhabiting river flow.
5. Polythene bags / plastic Contribute suspended matter, settled matter and
items hazardous material to water and choke the aquatic life.
6. Eatables,food items, etc. Contribute oil and grease, organics to water bodies.
23. For Children,
They are a Fun to make
Easy Visarjan !
Little or No
Environmental
implications!!
Our Schools may consider this
24. GUIDELINES FOR IDOL IMMERSION
CENTRAL POLLUTION
CONTROL BOARD, DELHI
The document is available at http://www.cpcb.nic.in/
25. Identification of the Immersion Ghats
Co-ordination Committee
Burning of solid wastes
Disposal Within 48 hours of the immersion
Mass awareness
26. Guidelines for Idol Immersion in Lakes
Flowers, leaves and artificial ornaments of idols should
be removed prior to immersion
Artificial pond using removable synthetic liners in the
bottom should be created for immersion activity
Post immersion, liners may be taken out along with
remains of idols and lime should be added to the pond
water for settling the solids.
De-sludging of the pond should be undertaken
afterwards.
27. Guidelines for Idol Immersion in Rivers
Temporary ponds having earthen bunds along river bank
should be created as idol immersion spots.
Flowers, leaves and artificial ornaments of idols should
be removed prior to immersion
Removable synthetic liner may be placed well in
advance in bottom of pond.
The said liner along with remains of idols should be
removed from the point within 48 hours of immersion of
idols.
29. Recommendations:
Install Eco Idols [dissolve in water in >10 hrs]
Use permanent idols made of brass or stone.
Use a small painted idol made of unbaked clay if you
immerse the idol
Immerse the idol in a tub or a water tank
Collect the flowers and Nirmalya and compost them
Avoid the use of thermocole & plastic in decorations
30. Within 24 hours of the immersion of idols, the left over
material (near rivers, lakes, beaches, etc.) should be
collected by the local bodies and disposed off.
At the immersion sites, burning of solid wastes should
not be allowed.
People should be encouraged to go for smaller size
idols.
Through media people should be educated about the ill
effects of such activities on holy water bodies &
encouraged to go for "kar-sewa" in order to minimize,
the adverse effects.
34. Other Resource
Wonderful slide show on Ganesh Festival and related issues
http://parisaraganapati.net/
GUIDELINES FOR IDOL IMMERSION Published by CPCB in June’2010
The document is available at http://www.cpcb.nic.in/
How to make Eco Idols/Green Ganesh
http://parisaraganapati.net/
http://www.savetubevideo.com/?v=Q1ZH0tkh2TQ