A photo from a river in India is making people talk. It shows two people near a dirty river. One person is pointing at the water. The other person is picking up things from the ground. The river is full of flowers, idols, and other items used in prayers. These things were thrown into the river after worship.The message in the photo says: “Dear Hindus, please don’t throw your God in the garbage.” It asks people to respect both their religion and nature.
The river is very dirty. There are broken idols, old flowers, and plastic items in the water. These things were used in prayers and then thrown away. Now they are polluting the river. The two people in the photo are trying to clean the riverbank. One person is wearing gloves and talking to the camera. They are asking people to stop throwing worship items into rivers.
"Dear Hindus,
— Suraj Kumar Bauddh (@SurajKrBauddh) January 18, 2026
"plz don't throw your God in the garbage."
If you believe in idols as God and rivers as Deity, then why do you throw idols, flowers & other offering things into rivers and pollute them? Faith shouldn't destroy nature. pic.twitter.com/De6zDUGbVo
Many people believe rivers are holy. They also believe idols are gods. But after festivals or prayers, some people throw idols and flowers into rivers. They think this is a good way to say goodbye. But this habit is hurting nature. Rivers get dirty. Fish and animals suffer. Water becomes unsafe to drink or use. Idols are often made with paint, plastic, and other materials. These do not break down easily. They stay in the water for a long time and cause harm.
Faith is important. Worship is a special act. But true faith should not hurt nature. If we believe rivers are holy, we must keep them clean. If we believe idols are gods, we must treat them with care even after prayers are over. There are better ways to handle worship items. People can use clay idols that melt in water. They can do visarjan (immersion) in special tanks. Flowers can be used to make compost. These small changes can help protect nature.
Many people online are sharing the photo. Some say it is a strong message. Others feel sad to see gods treated like trash. Some are angry and say this is not real devotion. Many people agree that it is time to change how we handle worship waste. Environmental groups are also speaking up. They say rivers are dying because of pollution. They ask people to think before throwing anything into rivers.
Temples and local leaders can help. They can teach people how to worship without polluting. They can set up bins for flowers and other items. Cities can build visarjan tanks. Schools can teach children to respect nature. The government can make rules to stop river pollution. But real change will happen when people understand and act.
The photo from the river is not just about garbage. It is about respect, respect for gods, rivers, and life. Faith should bring peace, not harm. Worship should protect, not pollute. Let’s all think before we act. Let’s find better ways to follow our traditions. Let’s keep our rivers clean and our faith strong. True devotion means caring for everything that God has made, including nature.
