Diwali is meant for new beginnings. Diyas (clay-lamps) glow on the moonless Diwali night indicates the end of darkness, unawareness and the beginning of luminosity that enlightens all. People are dressed in their best and are often seen with brightly coloured gift packages to be given to friends and relatives. It's Diwali time!
But along with all the celebrations and festivities come the ear bursting blasts and the poisonous smells of crackers that's hangs in the air days before and after Diwali. For most people lighting of firecrackers is show up of Diwali. Brighter the sparkles, louder the noise the greater the thrill!! In fact to many of us, these visual forms of light seem so suitable and most vital when celebrating the 'Festival of Lights'.
But only few people realize that in our progressively more colonized and infected cities, the short-term enjoyment of watching the firecrackers is rapidly replaced by the extreme air pollution caused by these. The poisonous materials used in the firecrackers release toxic gases that are injurious to the health of all living beings. The high level of noise generated by the crackers is cause enormous suffering to birds and animals. Besides, Diwali crackers are dreaded by the ill and the confined to bed.
We hope that this year, there will be an explosion of joy without crackers and pollution.
-
Pratik Patel, BDM
Shreeji Ceramic
No comments:
Post a Comment