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Deepa or Diya means a pot specially made up of either any metal or earth for making light that dispels darkness. The light is produced by burning rolled cotton or cloth soaked in oil or ghee. The oil used generally is from any vegetable. It’s a device to create light and remove darkness or wickedness.
When Deepa carries the meaning of a complete device to produce light for the causes of mankind and for the whole universe, Abali carries the meaning of assemblage of Deepas. In other words, the festival stands for strength, light, and virtue.
But bursting of crackers and bombs goes against the cardinal principle of Deepawali. This is against the Indian culture and ethos. We have forgotten the code of decency and decorum under the cover of making advancements in science and rationalism. Now, everywhere there is a cut-throat competition to show off strength, wealth and status. We forget that our fun at times becomes other’s ordeal.
The present day observation of Deepawali creates disaster directly and indirectly for the whole biodiversities. Now, with so much blasting and celebration during Deepawali, the whole environment is poisoned. We care little to know how much pollution we create to our air, water, and earth through our fun-filled celebration.
Different types of high explosive crackers and bombs are exploded during Deepawali to make the night more and more colourful. Deepawali comes in autumn which is generally the breeding season of different kinds of insects and pests. The gunpowder which is used for manufacturing the crackers, the mixture of potassium nitrate, sulphur and charcoal is poisonous. The sound, spark and the odour produced on ignition are harmful for the whole biodiversity. The pleasure of a night spells doom for the animal, bird and insect world.
At present scenario, the festival Deepawali can’t be observed without noise, light and chemical pollution. Noise, heat and light are highly distracting, irritating, and damaging. The distracting situation brings sudden jar or shock on the normal thoughts of every living creature of the surroundings. Specially, the heart patients are very much vulnerable to it. Although the noise pollution does not create any physical damage, but the sudden high waves created through noise is inimical. The natural process of one’s life is disturbed again and again where one may become mad or die. The Environment Protection Act, 1986 under Rule-6 lays certain conditions to keep the environment pollution- free, but it is not possible through law alone. People have to be educated. The Act has empowered the Central Government to formulate yardstick for various operations so that the pollution of air, water and soil can be prevented in different areas. No cracker should produce more than 145 decibel of sound within five km radius. If it exceeds the norm the manufacturer is liable to be punished under the provision of above Act. This provision is also applicable to the sellers.
The State Pollution Control Board, police, and District Collectors can take action against the violators. As per provision of the law, the violator is liable to pay fine up to `1 lakh with imprisonment for five years. Similarly, for industrial areas, there is prohibition to produce more than 75 decibel of sounds in day time and 70 decibel in the night. Again within commercial areas, there is limitation on decibel of sound when it is 65 decibel for day and 55 decibel for the night. Within human habitation, it is 55 decibel for day and 45 decibel for night. There are further restrictions in areas like hospitals, schools, courts etc where sound intensity should not exceed 50 decibel in the day time and 40 decibel in night.
Chemical pollution is defined when chemicals resulting from human activities contaminate air, water and soil and cause unbearable sufferings.
The gunpowder and other ingredients used for manufacture of different types of crackers and explosive materials cause irreparable damages. The soil moisture and humidity is also affected. The poisonous substances permeate into the food chain and ultimately affect the human-system.
International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) defines light pollution as ‘any adverse effect of artificial light including sky-glow, glare, light trespass, light cluster, decreased visibility at night and causes energy waste.’
The civil society ought to take up the issue. Particularly, the children should be made aware of the fact that pollution during Deepawali impacts animal, bird and plant lives. They have sensitive organs, which are vulnerable to damages.
When Deepa carries the meaning of a complete device to produce light for the causes of mankind and for the whole universe, Abali carries the meaning of assemblage of Deepas. In other words, the festival stands for strength, light, and virtue.
But bursting of crackers and bombs goes against the cardinal principle of Deepawali. This is against the Indian culture and ethos. We have forgotten the code of decency and decorum under the cover of making advancements in science and rationalism. Now, everywhere there is a cut-throat competition to show off strength, wealth and status. We forget that our fun at times becomes other’s ordeal.
The present day observation of Deepawali creates disaster directly and indirectly for the whole biodiversities. Now, with so much blasting and celebration during Deepawali, the whole environment is poisoned. We care little to know how much pollution we create to our air, water, and earth through our fun-filled celebration.
Different types of high explosive crackers and bombs are exploded during Deepawali to make the night more and more colourful. Deepawali comes in autumn which is generally the breeding season of different kinds of insects and pests. The gunpowder which is used for manufacturing the crackers, the mixture of potassium nitrate, sulphur and charcoal is poisonous. The sound, spark and the odour produced on ignition are harmful for the whole biodiversity. The pleasure of a night spells doom for the animal, bird and insect world.
At present scenario, the festival Deepawali can’t be observed without noise, light and chemical pollution. Noise, heat and light are highly distracting, irritating, and damaging. The distracting situation brings sudden jar or shock on the normal thoughts of every living creature of the surroundings. Specially, the heart patients are very much vulnerable to it. Although the noise pollution does not create any physical damage, but the sudden high waves created through noise is inimical. The natural process of one’s life is disturbed again and again where one may become mad or die. The Environment Protection Act, 1986 under Rule-6 lays certain conditions to keep the environment pollution- free, but it is not possible through law alone. People have to be educated. The Act has empowered the Central Government to formulate yardstick for various operations so that the pollution of air, water and soil can be prevented in different areas. No cracker should produce more than 145 decibel of sound within five km radius. If it exceeds the norm the manufacturer is liable to be punished under the provision of above Act. This provision is also applicable to the sellers.
The State Pollution Control Board, police, and District Collectors can take action against the violators. As per provision of the law, the violator is liable to pay fine up to `1 lakh with imprisonment for five years. Similarly, for industrial areas, there is prohibition to produce more than 75 decibel of sounds in day time and 70 decibel in the night. Again within commercial areas, there is limitation on decibel of sound when it is 65 decibel for day and 55 decibel for the night. Within human habitation, it is 55 decibel for day and 45 decibel for night. There are further restrictions in areas like hospitals, schools, courts etc where sound intensity should not exceed 50 decibel in the day time and 40 decibel in night.
Chemical pollution is defined when chemicals resulting from human activities contaminate air, water and soil and cause unbearable sufferings.
The gunpowder and other ingredients used for manufacture of different types of crackers and explosive materials cause irreparable damages. The soil moisture and humidity is also affected. The poisonous substances permeate into the food chain and ultimately affect the human-system.
International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) defines light pollution as ‘any adverse effect of artificial light including sky-glow, glare, light trespass, light cluster, decreased visibility at night and causes energy waste.’
The civil society ought to take up the issue. Particularly, the children should be made aware of the fact that pollution during Deepawali impacts animal, bird and plant lives. They have sensitive organs, which are vulnerable to damages.
