Over 10,000 Ganpati Idols Immersed as Noise Levels Reach 100 dB
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Thousands of idols were immersed in Thane amid reports of high noise levels and continued use of plaster of Paris.
The Times of India — MumbaiThe brief
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- Thane residents completed the immersion of 10,281 Ganesh idols on Friday.
- Sound levels recorded by activists reached nearly 100 dB in some locations.
- Plaster of Paris idols still comprised approximately 70% of the total immersions despite civic efforts to promote eco-friendly alternatives.
- Traffic congestion occurred on the Nashik highway due to late-running processions.
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- Scientific processing of collected floral waste
- Enforcement of high court directives on idol immersion
- Effectiveness of future municipal eco-friendly initiatives
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Mahesh Bedekar
anti-noise activist
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“the use of DJ was comparatively less this year but the multiple dhol tasha troupes added to the cacophony at select points.”
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…visarjan points touched nearly 100 dB. The noise pollution was less compared to the previous years, anti-noise activist Dr Mahesh Bedekar observed. Bedekar, who was monitoring the noise levels till 11.45 pm, said the use of DJ was comparatively less this year but the multiple dhol tasha troupes added to the cacophony at select points. Interestingly, the noise level analysis by the Thane municipal corporation done till 9.45 pm showed the noise levels to have touched a maximum of 82 dB. Thane municipal records showed that as many as 10,281 idols were…
Rohit Joshi
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“the police and civic administrations in Thane failed to enforce the high court directives during visarjan.”
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…be scientifically processed. Meanwhile, activists Prashant Sinkar and Vijay Katti pointed out how idols were still being immersed in natural water bodies, questioning the futility of artificial ponds. Rohit Joshi said the police and civic administrations in Thane failed to enforce the high court directives during visarjan.
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