This article highlights the things that are done in the name of religion, in India, which would otherwise not be possible to do if the religious excuse was not present.
- Get a separate water connection in Mumbai
https://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/civic/Hindu-tenant-gets-separate-water-line/articleshow/20563685.cms - Violate Traffic Rules
Carrying persons on foot-board, Carrying persons causing obstruction to the driver, Carrying persons dangerously or carrying persons in goods vehicles.
- Litter public places
Throw Coconuts, Lime and Chilly, and other Black Magic devices on pavements, at pedestrian crossings and on the road. - Pollute Water and Air
https://antisuperstition.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89&Itemid=87
https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-16/pune/34497951_1_ganesh-immersion-pavana-river-oxygen
https://www.indianexpress.com/news/post-ganesh-festival-pollution-level-in-rivers-has-risen-mpcb/689368/
https://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2010/sep/22/ganesh-chaturthi-indias-toxic-festival
https://www.eco-web.com/edi/110408.html - https://www.rediff.com/news/2003/nov/11inter.htm
- Wastage of food
Coconuts, eggs, cooked food, fruits, vegetables are all either thrown into the sea or into water bodies or just wasted to appease spiritual beings. - Noise Pollution
- Go on a religious pilgrimage subsidized by tax-payers of the country
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/eliminate-haj-subsidy-in-10-years-court/article3396806.ece - Consume Intoxicants
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhang - Murder Children to appease Gods
https://digitaljournal.com/article/317075 - Encroach Public Places to setup places of worship
https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-25/mumbai/27287445_1_illegal-temple-illegal-structures-marine-drive
https://articles.latimes.com/2011/jan/24/world/la-fg-india-religion-20110124
https://www.rediff.com/news/2003/nov/11inter.htm - Cause public nuisance
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-Mary-Fair-Bandra-not-fair-to-Citizens/472002186152986?id=472002186152986&sk=info - Flout Fire Safety Norms
https://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/sep/090912-Mount-Mary-fair-Fire-exits-or-death-traps.htm