Paruthippulli temple leads in eco shift, bans plastic in fireworks

In a bold and eco-friendly initiative, a temple in Palakkad district has taken a significant step towards making its festive fireworks completely eco-friendly by banning the use of plastic materials. Traditionally, firework displays at most temple festivals include plastic components as well as other materials to enhance the visual spectacle and sound intensity. However, the Cherankulangara Bhagavathi Temple at Paruthippulli near Peringottukurissi breaks away from this practice.

As part of Wednesday’s festival celebrations, the temple will ensure that its fireworks displays are conducted without any non-biodegradable materials, including plastic, marking a significant shift towards greener festival practices. “This decision stemmed from our deep sense of responsibility towards our land and environment,” said KP Ravishankar, president of the temple.