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Novel practices of idol immersion to conserve Hussain sagar lake

Syeda Azeem Unnisa1 * and G. Narasimha Rao2

1 Center for Environment, Institute of Science and Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kukatpally, - 85 India

2 Directorate of A.P Green Corps, Hyderabad, India

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.2.2.06

Since ionic concentration in the lake influence the lake’s ability to assimilate pollutants and maintain nutrients in water, a detailed study on water quality was undertaken to get an insight on the natural and anthropogenic processes operating in Hussain Sagar Lake during idol immersion in September- 2007. The water samples were collected before and after the immersion of idols and were analyzed for various parameters. The analysis results indicate that water quality of lake- decline after the idol immersion along with other anthropogenic activities. For conservation of this lake, suitable methods are suggested like immersion of idols in artificial ponds and two-size idol system should be practice to retain the glory and pristine beauty of this lake.


Heavy Metal; Pollution; Idol Immersion; Hussain Sagar Lake

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Unnisa S.A, Rao G.N. Novel practices of idol immersion to conserve Hussain sagar lake. Curr World Environ 2007;2(2):141-144 DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.2.2.06

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Unnisa S.A, Rao G.N. Novel practices of idol immersion to conserve Hussain sagar lake. Curr World Environ 2007;2(2):141-144. Available from: http://www.cwejournal.org/?p=663