Ganesh Visarjan
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Ever thought why does Maharashtra face flood situation even with small rain? Ever thought why does water level rise with so small rainfall? Ever thought what happens to crores of Ganesh idols emerged in water every year?
Well, think now. One small idol measuring 1*1 feet is made of around 1kg sand (Shadu). When all these idols are emerged in water, lakhs of kgs of sand gets added to water which deposits at the base of water. Provided the idol fragments completely. Plus the oil paint causes the water pollution, but that's a different matter.
This lakhs of kgs of sand is responsible for a vast change in water level, and it generates the flood.
So what's the solution? I tried this year to emerge the idol in a tub at home. Yes, it hurt the emotions of my parents upto a level. But then they too agreed ki this is better option that causing the floods that take hundreds of lives and crores of rupees every year.
Btw, it had been more than 24 hours now and the idol hasn't fragmented even 2%. So think how much time it takes for these idols to get back to sand. And during all this time, the water animals have to suffer for it.
This may sound hurting for few people. But then we have to accept what is in favor of the state and people and agriculture of state. Think about it. Your valuable comments are most welcome.
4 people thought of commenting on this:
True Hima.. But somewhere we have to mark a beginning..
This all is bullshit.
There are scientific studies which states exactly opposite to what Dinesh has pointed.
Dinesh, you should read the study repots 1st and then should make your comments.
Mr Anonymous,
I would like to know from you what the scientific report says.. Let me know what I should have read before making the point..
Good Job!!!
But in a country like India.. it might be difficult to convince the others to do so.. esp considering the religious sentiment and Indian politics...