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.
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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