Wednesday, October 26, 2011: The term Diwali literally means a row of
lamps and this festival signifies the victory of good over evil.
Diwali, a popular festival of fireworks, lights and sweets falls on
October 26 this year.
Some of the new varieties of fireworks which are being sold through
shops included musical electric sparklers, snake garden and the
500-meter sky shot. Some of the shops have arranged special counters for
women. Dealers said most people preferred visual effects to sound when
selecting fireworks.
Like in the previous years, most of the crackers were sourced from
Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu, while the rest came from local factories at
Irinjalakuda, North Paravur and Cherayi.
“The musical electric sparklers produce music when lighted. The usual
items like comets and flower pots are in good demand. Fancy items like
mini-firework box and multi-function sky shots too sold well,” a
firecracker trader said.
According to the Vedic culture, the message of Diwali is to eradicate
the world from darkness and lead it towards the self-illuminated light
within. Here, each individual is likened to a brightly lit clay lamp.
The message is to collectively participate in the Endeavour, as it is
not just the effort of one individual. The differences between the high
and low are forgotten, as the aim is to usher in equanimity and
equality in society.
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