Authors : Rajlaxmi R. Kulkarni
Page Nos : 230-234
Description :
The annual rituals of immersion of idols of lord Ganesha is celebrated by millions of Hindus. Besides river, small water bodies like lakes and ponds in the city are utilized for this purpose,. Quality of the water in closed water body such as lake get more effected due to immersion of idols painted with toxic dyes, which in turn effect flora and fauna of water body.
The present study revealed the impact of idol immersion and concerned anthropogenic activities on the physico- chemical characteristics of Ramala lake. Near about 12 physico-chemical parameters were studied before and after visarjan, during the period from August 2016 to September 2016. The water samples were analysed immediately following the standard analytic methods (APHA2005).
