The tradition of bursting crackers brings so much excitement to Diwali celebrations. Children and elders like crackers alike. While bursting crackers can be a great fund and entertainment ...

He said the so-called ban on crackers was necessary for protecting people from pollution and that there was no 'Hindu-Muslim' ...

Only green crackers will be permitted during limited hours, from 8 PM to 10 PM on Diwali, with adjusted timings for Gurpurab, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. In major cities such as Patna ...

Even if consumers are able to track down a shop selling green firecrackers, there are only two types on sale — anaars (fountain crackers) and phuljhadis (sparklers). And, they’re 30-50% ...

This religious ceremony is started by chanting of the holy Vedic mantras by the priests, lighting diyas at the ghats and the sparkling of fire crackers, to welcome and please the Gods and Goddesses.

Apart from the eating of sweets and bursting crackers, or decorating the homes, the main event of Diwali in the majority of homes is Lakshmi puja. On the day of Diwali, October 31 this year ...