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Sivakasi’s fireworks factories are busy churning out crackers well after the Diwali festival, as their designer fireworks have become a big hit in North Indian weddings, keeping them in business round the year.

Demand for these colourful crackers is growing as they are increasingly being used in marriages, Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Manufacturers Association Secretary Abiruban said.

In North Indian marriages, crackers are burst during the marriage procession. With this, there has been an increase in the number of people using such items,” he told PTI.

Cashing in on the demand, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi, wholesalers and dealers in these states set aside stocks of these varieties in advance, he said.

Families in states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have been quick to latch on to the trend, he said.

Abiruban said designer fireworks are much costlier than normal ones. A single “multiple shot” piece, which explodes into various designs in the air, could cost Rs 600.

“In a normal firecracker, you may have 1000 units or 5000 or even 20,000 units, which, however, is not so with designer crackers. Each and every such cracker is made in a way that they perform better every time,” he said.

Association president Asaithambi said turnover from the 450 factories in Sivakasi in 2008 was Rs 1,500 crore.The industry had witnessed a five per cent growth since 2008-09 and 10 per cent after introduction of designer crackers, he said.

The fireworks factories provide direct employment to 40,000 persons and indirect employment to around one lakh.

Delhi-based wedding planner Das Khurana said this trend was very popular among “landowners” and those from a rural background who believe in showing off.

Khurana said many people have become environment conscious and prefer using mild crackers. The procession too has witnessed a change with many preferring beautiful chariots nowadays, instead of a traditional horse ride, he said.

Designer crackers are also used when a wedding is solemnised, he said.

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Avaialble from Epic Fireworks

Diwali is the festival of lights. Diwali reminds us of the brilliant display of colorful fireworks and crackers, which explode in the dark nights. The festival arrives on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. Almost everywhere in India old and young enjoys Diwali fireworks. Crackers on Diwali are the main attraction to the children. Earthen lamps or “diyas” are generally placed on the balcony or window edges to decorate the house. Nowadays the candles of various colors and forms have replaced earthen lamps. Even electric lights of different shapes and sizes are used to illuminate the dark of Diwali.

Safety

* It is advisable that all lamps and candles are put off when nobody is likely to be around. Its better not to leave lamps and candles burning all through the night long after the festivities are over.
* Its better to ensure that candles are not near any flammable material like wood, cloth or paper.
* Rockets should be handled carefully.
* To curb pollution from firecrackers and save the expenses, common community display of fireworks are becoming increasingly popular.

Diwali is incomplete without fireworks. Fireworks and crackers are used the world over, only the occasion differs in different countries.
Source the Chronicles of R

Diwali is the festival of lights. Diwali reminds us of the brilliant display of colorful fireworks and crackers, which explode in the dark nights. The festival arrives on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. Almost everywhere in India old and young enjoys Diwali fireworks. Crackers on Diwali are the main attraction to the children. Earthen lamps or “diyas” are generally placed on the balcony or window edges to decorate the house. Nowadays the candles of various colors and forms have replaced earthen lamps. Even electric lights of different shapes and sizes are used to illuminate the dark of Diwali.

Safety

* It is advisable that all lamps and candles are put off when nobody is likely to be around. Its better not to leave lamps and candles burning all through the night long after the festivities are over.
* Its better to ensure that candles are not near any flammable material like wood, cloth or paper.
* Rockets should be handled carefully.
* To curb pollution from firecrackers and save the expenses, common community display of fireworks are becoming increasingly popular.

Diwali is incomplete without fireworks. Fireworks and crackers are used the world over, only the occasion differs in different countries.

Source the Chronicles of R

Diwali

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Diwali, or Deepavali, (also called Tihar and Swanti in Nepal) (Markiscarali) is a major Indian and Nepalese festival, and a significant festival in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. ^[1] Many legends are associated with Diwali. Today it is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across the globe as the “Festival of Light,” where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being . The festival is also celebrated by Buddhists of Nepal, particularly the Newar Buddhists.

According to one theory Diwali may have originated as a harvest festival, marking the last harvest of the year before winter. In an agrarian society this results in businessmen closing accounts, and beginning a new accounting year. The deity of wealth in Hinduism, goddess Lakshmi is therefore thanked on this day and everyone prays for a good year ahead. This is the common factor in Diwali celebrations all over the Indian subcontinent.

In North India, it is the homecoming of King Rama of Ayodhya after a 14-year exile in the forest.^[2] The people of Ayodhya (the capital of his kingdom) welcomed Rama by lighting rows (avali) of lamps (deepa), thus its name, Deepawali, or simply shortened as Diwali. Southern India marks it as the day Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. In western India it is also in honor of the day King Bali went to rule the nether-world by the order of Vishnu. (There is another festival ‘Onam’ which is celebrated in Kerala around the month of August to mark this legend)

Diwali comes in the month of October or November.

This Diwali falls on Octover 28th 2008 and Epic Fireworks has a special range of Firework for the Festival of Light

These inlcude:

The “Diwali Dazzler” is the first of our larger Diwali Fireworks display packs and is aimed at a more discerning audience. We have focussed here on creating a professional looking all round display with massive effects, beautiful colours, and terrific sound effects. With all large Single Ignition Barrages and huge rockets, this really is a sensational Diwali Night Display. Featuring amongst others the incredible six machine. This massive 96 shot finale barrage will literally fill the sky above you with beautiful giant cherry red stars and huge multi coloured peonies and strobing crackling.

Diwali Dazzler

And Diwali Illumination

This very popular display pack boasts some of the largest display fireworks available anywhere in the UK. Designed and priced to appeal to fireworks connoisseurs and display organisers looking for sheer class and great value for money. This one also contains one of our favourites, the thrilling 36 shot Metal Storm with its whirling tails of colour and thunderous reports. This pack guarantees quality every time for a display that they will be talking about long after the last fuse has been lit. Make it a night to remember with the Diwali Illumination display pack.

Diwali Illumination