How to Celebrate Diwali Without Crackers ?

Diwali or Deepawali has long been the ‘festival of lights’ for Hindus across the world. It symbolises the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. While in earlier times, people celebrating Diwalis by lighting earthen lamps and diminishing darkness, somewhere along the way the ritual of bursting crackers got added in modern times. Slowly, the busting of loud bombs, smokey phooljadis and anars became synonymous with the festival. All this while, no one realised the huge amount of noise and air pollution being caused. But with environmental consciousness, over the years there has been a huge call for eco friendly Diwali celebrations. So how does one ensure that they have a safe and pollution free Diwali without crackers but also one that is fun for the kids ?

We decided to share some ideas for Diwali for you to make it fun filled festival – Diwali or Deepawali has long been the ‘festival of lights’ for Hindus across the world. It symbolises the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. While in earlier times, people celebrating Diwalis by lighting earthen lamps and diminishing darkness, somewhere along the way the ritual of bursting crackers got added in modern times. Slowly, the busting of loud bombs, smokey phooljadis and anars became synonymous with the festival. All this while, no one realised the huge amount of noise and air pollution being caused. But with environmental consciousness, over the years there has been a huge call for eco friendly Diwali celebrations. So how does one ensure that they have a safe and pollution free Diwali without crackers but also one that is fun for the kids? We decided to share some diwali gift ideas for Deepavali for you to make it fun filled festival –

1. Light it Up –

The essence of Diwali is lighting lamps. So why not go back to the basics and light it up how our ancestors did the same. Make mud diyas and fill them with ghee or mustard oils and use cotton wicks to light these lamps. Kids will absolutely love doing the same with you. So it will not only be a family activity but also a fun one for sure.

2. Make Some Noise –

If noise is what attracts you to Diwali crackers, then why not choose balloons. Blow up several balloon bunches and think of innovative games and blow those balloons. Kids will love the blowing balloons activity prior to Diwali celebrations and will be thrilling to hear the loud bursting noises of balloons. One can even put some music to make some noise and enjoy Diwali with some song and dance. Even a family karaoke night be a good idea if the family likes singing.

3. Decorate your House –

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Another activity which is associated with Diwali is cleaning and decorating the house. One can make rangolis and add colorful patterns and decorate the house. One can also use glittery garlands to add some color to the celebration. Be innovative and make arty buntings and banners that can be hung as torans on the entry of your house.

4. Diwali Sweets –

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To engage the whole family, you can even make Diwali sweets at home. Things like Rice Kheer, Rasgulla, Dal Halwa are some of the Indian mithai which can be made at home. Other things like Diwali cake can also be baked by kids at home. All of these goodies can be relished at a huge Diwali family dinner.

5. Green Crackers –

If all of the above still doesn’t satiate the kids appetite for adventure and fun, and you are forced o succumb then go for greener options. There are green crackers available which can be bought. These cause very less pollution and are better than the polluting crackers. Thus as last resort, you can choose to have these green patakhas for the kids.

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