Why We Firecrackers on Diwali?

The idea of Diwali is to bring that aspect of celebration into your life — that is why the firecrackers—to set fire to you a bit! ... And even after Diwali was over, for the next one to two months, we would save the crackers and continue bursting them every day.

Why are firecrackers used in Diwali?

Firecrackers are easily available in India and are used to mark a celebratory event. ... This custom may have begun on the Indian subcontinent after 1400 CE when gunpowder started being utilised in Indian warfare. India's first fireworks factory was established in Calcutta during the 19th century.

Why are there no firecrackers on Diwali?

New Delhi: The pollution levels in Delhi reached 'Hazardous' levels post Diwali despite appeals to not burst crackers this year. Several states had banned the bursting of fire crackers due to pollution. All these messages may cause concern if cannot even celebrate Diwali any more.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.