The smog and bad air quality is no longer confined to North India. We travelled from Pondichéry to Chennai on 14th January almost in zero visibility. Bhogi Pongal, Lohri, Makar Sankranti all have some rituals that result in burning of the old and getting ready for new. Unfortunately with growing population, destruction of our trees and forest, and changing weather pattern, many of our cultural celebrations have become a challenge. We did not respect our culture of protecting the nature and celebrating the nature.. the ramifications are now more visible and horrible. #smog #airquality
