Fireworks on Diwali : Yes/No ?

423191 thumbnail
Posted: 13 years ago
#1
With my heartfelt wishes to you all, I'd like to bring forth this topic about bursting fireworks on Diwali.

As most of us know, Diwali is the festival of lights. Diwali without fireworks are not just incomplete but irrelevant too. Bursting of crackers hold great significance as we rejoice in the inner light or the underlying reality of all things. Fireworks signify thanksgiving to God for the fall of the evil and rise of the good.

However, today there are debates regarding bursting of fireworks which mean to cause environmental pollution. I personally love to burst fireworks on Diwali with my friends and family as it offers to me more than anything I do on other festivals. Bursting fireworks fills in me the joy of having our traditions still ridden. I feel that contributing to pollution for a day at least is all right for the bliss I get from engaging myself in some great fun with people I know and the sense of belonging I derive from it.

What have you'll got to say ?

Since this is a Diwali debate, the thread feels incomplete without fireworks .


There's Lakshmi bomb in there too :D😉

Created

Last reply

Replies

16

Views

5.5k

Users

13

Likes

8

Frequent Posters

Summer3 thumbnail
18th Anniversary Thumbnail Trailblazer Thumbnail + 2
Posted: 13 years ago
#2
Nah ban the stuff especially fire crackers and rockets, unless done at designated spots. Fire and health hazard. After 11 pm no more noise please.
Many have lost their homes and some their limbs and eye sight.
These need to be regulated.
souro thumbnail
18th Anniversary Thumbnail Rocker Thumbnail + 2
Posted: 13 years ago
#3
I guess it depends on the place. If it's a crowded city we're talking about, then it's best to regulate the usage of fire crackers. Tall buildings everywhere help in reverberating the sound and makes it really worse for those who are inside. Moreover, given that there are so many people and homes, there is a high chance for accidents to happen. Also people tend to burst firecrackers on the streets if they don't get enough space anywhere else and that hampers traffic.

However, if it's in an open space within a city or in a town/ village where houses have lots of spaces in between them, then I think it doesn't matter that much.
From my personal experience, I can say that if there is space then noise of firecrackers is not really a big deal.

Summer3 thumbnail
18th Anniversary Thumbnail Trailblazer Thumbnail + 2
Posted: 13 years ago
#4
When I was a kid fire crackers were nit banned and we even used to throw lighted crackers at people and do nasty stuff. Fortunate we did not become suicide bombers.😆
Sometimes they exploded in our fingers.
No doubt it was great fun and we used to make our own larger fire crackers too gathering all the gun powder.
Fires during festival periods were common and houses got burnt. Sometimes clothes could catch fire too.
Yes it needs to be regulated and children below a certain age should not be allowed to play.

monar thumbnail
15th Anniversary Thumbnail Sparkler Thumbnail + 2
Posted: 13 years ago
#5
YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! BOOOMMM!!!!!

HAPPY DIWALI GUYS!!!

-Believe- thumbnail
19th Anniversary Thumbnail Stunner Thumbnail + 2
Posted: 13 years ago
#6

I love to spend money on fireworks...😃Yearly once na...so Chappd phaad ke fireworks karthe hey!!😉 its fun😊

Summer3 thumbnail
18th Anniversary Thumbnail Trailblazer Thumbnail + 2
Posted: 13 years ago
#7
Well so long as you are not underaged it is fine😆
373577 thumbnail
Posted: 13 years ago
#8
I cannot imagine Diwali without the fireworks
413226 thumbnail
Posted: 13 years ago
#9
Fireworks are nice but should not be too loud and should be burst only in open spaces.
thegameison thumbnail
14th Anniversary Thumbnail Stunner Thumbnail + 4
Posted: 13 years ago
#10
Fireworks and especially the frigging variety of BOMBS should be banned. Not that anything after being banned is stopped being used in India, but yes, ban would be solace to my Diwali. Anyway, I know that is not going to happen because in my opinion, even Holi colors should be banned and so should cigarette smoking be. But er, I am not yet the prime minister of India. 😳

So speaking on real level, fireworks and crackers are very beautiful, even the noises of the bombs are like music to people ears. However I am more concerned about my lungs and the insides of my ears, seriously. I try to encourage the Diwali I like. I like kindling oil lamps and possibly wishing people in a voice that I can muster only once a year, a warm one. Diwali should be more like the day you enjoy, look your best, eat quality and most importantly make people happy which I am not fanatic about, but still, it brings you happiness at the end of the day. Diwali never meant disturbing people's sleep at two in the morning with stacks of bombs or infecting the place so much, the bad smell doesn't leave for weeks to come!






Related Topics

Top

Stay Connected with IndiaForums!

Be the first to know about the latest news, updates, and exclusive content.

Add to Home Screen!

Install this web app on your iPhone for the best experience. It's easy, just tap and then "Add to Home Screen".