Air quality data indicates that the concentrated bursting of crackers after 10 pm at night had spiralled the pollution curve to nearly the same severe level that was observed during the previous diwali. Diwali not so happy for heart, diabetic patients health. His 10 yearold son loves bursting crackers but his passion for the environment came in the way of. It says, on diwali days or on any other festivals like gurpurab etc. But the truth is we burn crackers on every diwali which led to the increase in pollution and evoked problems for many asthma patients and old age persons. After high intensity cracker bursting the toxic smoke disappears. All the food, sweets, pujas, gettogethers, diyas and colourful lights make it special, but what makes it the most fun is the act of bursting. But what many of todays kids do not know is that diwali crackers are not just for fun, it also has an association with the celebration itself.
This happened despite the fact that 2019 diwali was warmer and windier than in 2018. Bursting crackers may be fun, but for kids and animals, theyre likely to be the worst. Crackers leave delhi gasping on diwali mail today news. To many children and some adults, the festival is all about how many crackers they burst or whats the newest, loudest and longest fire cracker on the shelf.
India being a federal state is with different traditions and cultures. The fireworks must also be stored very carefully, away from the possibility of excessive heat or fire. The loud sounds may scare new born babies,pregnant women,elder people. Keep a safe distance of at least an arms length while lighting the firecrackers and of about five meters while watching them burst. Things you can do instead of bursting crackers this diwali. Will the idea of community diwali stop people from. Elderly people, pregnant women, heart and asthma patients and infants were the worst affected due to bursting of firecrackers. For ajit krishnan, a software professional, the battle was between his heart and his mind. States can fix 2hr time slot to burst crackers during. Diwali crackers testing experiment super slowmotion. Bursting crackers on diwali have never been a part of our. The recent supreme court order talks about restricting the window of time available for bursting fire crackers. Crackers are a symbol of celebrating the victory of lord rama and expressing our happiness.
People celebrate the festival of lights by bursting firecrackers, gorging on sweets and exchanging gifts with family and friends. Bursting crackers was only a custom which got added later on. Is bursting firecrackers really an integral part of diwali. Hey, guys, this is about diwali crackers experimental videos including how to make it and how to blast it.
The centre has also indirectly supported them, saying bursting of crackers during diwali is not the only cause for air pollution. Have a cracker of a diwali by bursting actspots blog. Diwali is basically so much famous and awaited because of the crackers, kids and people wait all year long for just this one day to burn crackers and enjoy their heart out. Supreme court modifies timing for bursting firecrackers on. Why scs 810 pm time slot for bursting crackers does not.
Why you should reconsider bursting crackers this diwali. Burning crackers on our own or gifting to someone does not make any difference. Little thought is given to the hazards these can cause. Is the real celebration of diwali to have crackers or to. Diwali, the festival of lights, is meant for feasting, bursting crackers and enjoying with the family, but doctors warn that patients suffering from lung and heart diseases, hypertension and diabetes need to exercise caution as their condition might worsen. Yet, the awareness of pollution, the dangers that lurk in some types of crackers, the knowledge that a lot of child labour and inhuman labour conditions are prevalent in cracker manufacturing units and the understanding that crackers can be symbolic of the festival but not the heart and soul of the festival is slowly seeping into the psyche of people. Apart from fun aspect, many people suffer from respiratory disorders and heart conditions during the three days. Apart from bursting crackers, there is so much more that can be achieved on diwali. Taking place in october or november depending on the indian calendar, the weather is just. Supreme courts green crackers diktat makes sivakasi. Supreme court modifies timing for bursting firecrackers on diwali in tn, puducherry.
Hence, the supreme court should allow bursting of crackers from 4. Firecrackers from diwali celebrations shroud delhi in. This is a point to ponder for our public, which should be made aware of the illeffects. Fire works and crackers these are the reflectors of the spirit of diwali. People can burst lowemission firecrackers between 8 pm and 10 pm this diwali, the supreme court said on tuesday, ruling against a blanket ban on fireworks. Do you not know how to celebrate diwali without crackers. Blinded by traditions, weve always thought of diwali as the festival of lights wherein crackers are burst as part of the celebrations. Pollution in the indian capital delhi exceeded the safe limit by 66 times on thursday, shrouding the city in toxic fumes the morning after millions of firecrackers were burst for the hindu. Harmful effects of bursting crackers diwali is round the corner and people must be busy shopping for clothes, sweets, candles, diyas and other puja materials at a feverish pace. If you want to celebrate your diwali with crackers.
Dont throw half burnt crackers, they may fall on an inflammable object and ignite fire. Diwali dos children should be allowed to burst crackers only under adult supervision. Knowingly or unknowingly, these people harm asthma patients, old people, small children, people with heart. Inhaling the fumes emitted by firecrackers increase the chances of asthma attack among patients. Cracker pollution during diwali is a minor problem analysis. In a first, a person in delhi has been arrested for bursting crackers.
Instead, use sparkler, long fire wood or agarbatti to burst a cracker. Apart from the more common shivering and howling while india bursts crackers. Diwali celebration sacred heart convent higher secondary. Diwali is definitely one of my favourite times of the year for a number of reasons, the weather, the festivities, the amazing food, the beautiful display of lights, but mostly the time we can enjoy with our family and friends. Diwali is probably the favourite festival for indians.
Celebrate green diwali by bursting crackers environmentalists are rightly concerned about the pollution caused by huge amounts of crackers burst during diwali. His 10 yearold son loves bursting crackers but his. The aged are highly disturbed by undesirable noise and polluted air. No blanket ban, but sc puts checks on firecrackers this diwali. We shall now watch a small scene depicting the awareness of bursting crackers. Diwali a day to be happy that fills the heart and mind of the kids with lots of fun, new dress, sweets, meeting friends, going for a movie and bursting crackers. Diwali, the festival of lights, is meant for feasting, bursting crackers and enjoying with the family, but doctors warn that patients suffering from. Cracker pollution during diwali is a minor problem asking for a stop to bursting crackers is to stop being part of a living history that goes back 150 years at least. Today we will discuss on the adverse effects of bursting crackers during diwali festivals deepavali. Many accounts of old cities are full of soullifting discussions how.
Ignite the rockets and burst crackers, but its also the time to be safe, from the fireworks and all the sparklers. Heart patients and patients of chronic bronchitis and low immune system are at high risk too. Avoid using open fire matches or lighters for bursting crackers. Heart patients and patients of chronic bronchitis and low immune. The apex court also restrained ecommerce websites like flipkart and amazon. The tamil nadu government reasons that diwali is celebrated early in the morning in the state. For one, the state of tamil nadu said the festival of diwali is celebrated in the morning. In tamil nadu, on the day of diwali, people wake up early in the dawn at around 4. Awareness of bursting crackers diwali a day to be happy that fills the heart and mind of the kids with lots of fun, new dress, sweets, meeting friends, going for a movie and bursting crackers. Burning of firecrackers finds no mention in ramayana or other scriptures. In the wake of this pollution problem, supreme court banned crackers on this diwali in the capital city of india. More important is giving lights to there houses, feeding them with food, sweets, gifting them clothes. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a community festival and that is how it should be celebrated.
But, before you light that favourite cracker, spare a thought for birds, dogs and cats, which suffer injuries every year thanks to lack of proper. It later gained prominence with the coming up of sivakasi as the fireworks inc for india. But in the campus of sacred heart school, the festival of diwali has a different flavour a special fragrance. Delhi is already covered with smog and this diwali, the crackers will add to. Hindus across india celebrated diwali, the festival of lights, on wednesday by holding prayer ceremonies, bursting crackers, lighting fireworks and shopping. Find diwali crackers stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. What that diwali smog did to your lungs, heart and body. Bursting day and night fancy crackers bigil diwali duration. Bursting of crackers which break our eardrums, cause more distress to heart patients, scare children and cause severe not only noise but also air pollution, are not restricted to only diwali celebrations but have become inseparable part of every celebration like a marriage procession, winning of cricket match and religious or political rallies. P ermanent deafness, blindness, loss of appetite and panic attacks that could lead to heart failure and death these are just some of the effects that bursting crackers can have on animals. Large numbers of insects breed during the monsoon season.
Cracker pollution during diwali is a minor problem. Move to ban crackers this diwali turned down by supreme court. The kolkata police too was very active this diwali and as per reports, it arrested an unprecedented 758 individuals for bursting illegal crackers. Crackers sound deeply traumatizes pet and stray animals alike. For the environment, for our loved ones, for our pets. The poison let out in the air due to bursting of crackers spells death for them.
People in tamil nadu would be allowed to burst firecrackers between. Moreover, asking for a stop to bursting crackers is to stop being part of a living history that goes back 150 years at least. Is bursting firecrackers really an integral part of diwali tradition. Yes, a special diwali celebration took place on 16th october 16, 2017. Enjoying something is good but when added with some limits is better. If we burst crackers this diwali, it will show that we do not care for our children who are choking on the smoke and poisonous fumes. Despite so many bans, restricted timings and awareness camps being organized by the government and. Following supreme courts order tamil nadu declares time slots. Why cant we refrain ourselves from bursting crackers this diwali. At last it is going to harm environment and have negative impact. In its petition, the fringe group from tamil nadus sivakasi said. Prevent malpractices during diwali hindu janajagruti samiti. Lets celebrate ecofriendly diwali this year to prevent air pollution. The recent supreme court ban against firecrackers during diwali has received lot of flak.
Children burst firecrackers during diwali festival celebration on. Advantages and disadvantages of burning crackers on diwali. How did burning crackers to celebrate diwali start. News reports claimed it was the first police case in the capital following the supreme courts recent order that permitted bursting of crackers only for two hours during diwali. Community diwali will not only stop people from bursting crackers outside their homes, itll. Its almost glamorous for many to burst crackers on diwali and till date, there have been and still are informal competitions between groups over who can burst more crackers. How to keep dogs safe this diwali without offending your. Firecrackers from diwali celebrations shroud delhi in toxic smog. And where did the crackers come from, werent they banned this diwali. Say no to bursting crackers and celebrate diwali in these fun ways 0 diwali the festival of lights, and the festival of celebrating joy with your loved ones is just a few days away.
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