ECO Deepavali

Deepavali, the festival light is celebrated with lighting of small lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. From darkness unto light — the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds, that which brings us closer to divinity.
Made as “Diwali” by Britishers, as they want to have their way. Still South Indians call as Deepavali.

Indian businessmen were starting their financial year in olden days on this date. The 5 day festival also remarks celebrating demon Naraka killed by Krishna, return of Rama to Ayodhya, worshiping goddess Lakshmi and Kaali, Krishna saving living hood by lifting Govardhana Mountain and Vishnu saving earth from King Bali in order.
Though the celebration done on different places on different dates, the essence is same- to rejoice in inner light (Atma). Also, celebrated in south east Asian countries.

Crackers were introduced in year 1900 since; with a technical reason of fumes produced by crackers will kill mosquitoes and insects after monsoon. And also, making noise make more of celebration and joy or show off in now a days. Contrary to they original reason of festival, crackers are the big and inevitable part of the festival.

Some of the toxic substances found in crackers are compounds of Lead, sulfur, zinc, Cadmium, Magnesium, Copper and Sodium and their affects.

Suspended Particulate -->Matter Asthma, cancer, restrictive lung diseases, pneumoconiosis
Respirable Particulate -->Matter Respiratory illness (chronic bronchitis and asthma), heart 
diseases 
Sulfur Dioxide(SO2) -->Eye burning, headache, respiratory problems like pulmonary 
emphysema, cancer, heart diseases 
Nitrous Oxides --> Lung irritation, chest tightness, viral infection, airway
Resistance

Air and sound pollution prolonged for certain days by using fire crackers. Asthma patients will suffer more and your pets are frightened. 

Do your bit to conserve our Mother earth!

Few tips to go eco-friendly:
--Instead of individual celebration with fireworks prefer community celebration, which also bring oneness.
--Select an area far from hospitals and best is the open ground.
--Look out for noise limit on the cartoon. Prefer less than 80 dB.
--Use diyas, instead of using power consuming electricity lit lamps.
--Cut down tempting shopping list. Excess consumerism consumes raw materials.
--Share the excess left over with underprivileged people while in good condition.
--Go for eco-friendly, recycled, re-usable decorations.
--Try eco-friendly, organic gifts.
--Ask for eco-friendly (reduced effect to environment) crackers and buy from licensee. Heard few are selling Indian made, economical and eco-friendly crackers athttp://www.jagrancityplus.com/city-news/bbmp-identifies-designated-places-for-sale-of-crackers_1319185785.html
--Many firework manufacturer employees child labor, do not support child labor.http://ngopost.org/story/happy-diwali-child-labor-sivakasi

Some safety tips:
-Keep a pail of water to extinguish fire
-Do not wear loose, synthetic cloths.
-Do not inhale smoke.
-Keep first aid handy.
-A nearest hospital address.
-Supervise children during fireworks

Wishing you Happy and Deepavali