Paruthippulli temple leads in eco shift, bans plastic in fireworks

In a bold and environmentally conscious initiative, a temple in Palakkad district has taken a significant step towards making its festival fireworks completely eco-friendly by banning the use of plastic materials. Traditionally, fireworks displays at most temple festivals incorporate plastic components along with other materials to enhance their visual spectacle and sound intensity. However, the Cherankulangara Bhagavathi Temple at Paruthippulli near Peringottukurissi is breaking away from this practice.

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