Eco-Friendly Diwali

1. Eco Friendly Diwali

2. Eco friendly Diwali Let there be light- Deepavali means a row of lights. The celebration, beginning with Dhanteras and continuing till Bhai dooj, has many lores associated with it. In north India, it marks the coming of Ram to Ayodhya in South India, it is celebrated as the victory of Krishna over the demon Narakasura.   During this warm and beautiful celebration some problems have come up which are negatively impacting the environment - the loud noise of crackers disturbs poor animals, the smoke lingers in the air causing breathlessness, the waste generated by gifts goes to landfills and so on. Also, Fabvenues is here to make your celebration more fun and safe by giving you the best event venues for your celebrations. So how can we have a more ecologically meaningful celebration? We list ways to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali  A Rangoli with natural products Bright colours of the rangoli are used to invite the goddess into our homes and welcome the guests too!  Rice flour, turmeric, leaves, bright flowers, kumkum, and coffee powder can all be used to create a rangoli that can be later offered to birds, insects. The rest is an easily biodegradable waste. Light The Diyas Diyas symbolize the victory of light over darkness. Lately, candles have taken over the job because they were cheaper, but do you know they release toxins in the air?

3. Another trend was cheap plastic lights that were used and discarded after a few uses - adding to e-waste.  This year let us go traditional, by buying from the Kumhaars who make the diyas and use oils like castor or gingelly for lighting the diyas. These oils purify the surroundings. Say No to crackers Compounds like copper, cadmium are part of crackers, which are released in the atmosphere when the crackers burst. Also, remember that children who are part of the cracker industry get exposed to these toxic chemicals. Many times accidents happen while bursting crackers.  The high level of noise causes problems for animals, birds and humans too. V4 Residency Hotel in New Delhi is one of the event venues which is praised by the guests for its supportive staff and quality services.  Share Sensible Gifts The trend of giving expensive gifts to family friends and corporate gifting has placed an unnecessary financial burden on many people. It also leads to the accumulation of things that are not needed. It would be better if we buy things which will be used by the people. Try out plants, organic foods, terracotta planters, dry fruits,traditional sweets made at home for giving to others.  Another way would also be to give to charity, to people who need your help.  What better way to light their life! Check out Square 9 Inn, Gurgaonamong the best party event venues.

4. Ditch Gift wrapping The plastic wrappers are another junk that is only torn off after a moment's notice. Why not use plain paper or the newspaper that can be creatively upcycled or just write a handwritten note for the occasion? Green decorations  If you are whitewashing the home then opt for eco-friendly colours that will not generate toxic chemicals. The natural lime whitewash with graphene will remove carbon dioxide and provide natural insulation too. Use a toran made from locally available flowers and leaves to adorn the main door and temple. The hand-made paper lanterns or kandeel will add to festive lights. Compostable Cutlery If you are hosting a dinner or Diwali party, go ahead and buy some compostable plates, cups and cutlery that will lessen a load of washing without adding to the ecological burden.  Make Sweets at Home The sweet shop uses chemical coloring to tempt us and often uses inferior oil and products while making the sweets. Sugar-laden sweets also cause health problems.

5. While it may seem tedious, the time spent on making traditional sweets with the help of family members is worthwhile- we keep the traditional recipes alive for kids who would surely enjoy learning how to make them. Tavisha Hotels and Resorts, Gurgaonwould be an another one in the event venues to have a fun celebration. Recycle and reuse Do not go and spend money on new furnishings but allow the creativity to flow- use bright dupattas and sarees as curtains or throws, paint the old diyas, use newspapers to create paper lanterns. Similarly, when Diwali is over try to segregate the waste and store things that can be reused. The flowers can easily be composted. Give away old clothes to organizations who use them wisely. Go for a community celebration Festivals foster togetherness so pool your resources to have some fun events in which everyone can share. Everyone can sample dishes from all parts of the country though a pool dinner party; Games like dumb Charade or antakrakshri will generate much cheer; Rangoli competition will encourage creativity among the participants. You can also share some part of a collective gathering to buy things for the people who help run your life smoothly. The festival of light should be a harbinger of good things. We at Fabvenueshope that these ways would make you an ecologically conscious citizen of the world.  Wishing everyone a safe and happy Diwali