INTRODUCTION
Diwali is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It is also known as Deepawali. ‘Deepa’ means lamp or light and ‘vali’ means row. Deepawali means row of lights. This festival usually falls in last October and November. It celebrates the victory of good over evil. Diwali falls on the popular festival for Hindus of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. Deepawali is an official holiday in many countries like India, Sri Lanka, Fiji, Guyana, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago.
HISTORY
Diwali is a five days festival starts on Dhanteras. On this day people buy utensils or Jewellery and worship of God. The next day is called narak Chaturdashi. It is the symbol the death of the demon king. It is also known as small Diwali. On this day, we are celebrated by bursting firecrackers and all the people share sweets, wear new clothes and snacks with family members, relatives and friends. The third day of Deepawali is the major day of the celebrations. All people worship Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi on this day.
In Before the Diwali people clean and set their homes. Many people draw traditional designs like rangoli by using Colourful powder for outside their doors to welcome and show positivity. All people set Diya lamp in their whole homes. Diya lamp is made from clay and mud with a cotton wick dipped in oil or ghee. Fireworks are also a big part of the Diwali celebrations. But in recent some years many states government banned the firecrackers for the reason of air pollution. In Delhi, firecrackers are totally banned for sale, use and storage. Some states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Bihar are also banned in these states.
Diwali is festival of happiness, togetherness, brotherhood, light and spreading love. This is the major day of celebration. People celebrate this day in different way and many traditional activities makes this festival so interesting. Diwali shows the Hindus culture and Indian tradition.
Festivals are most important part of human life. In India, many festivals and festival are a good way to connect with neighbours and connect with them. During Diwali our homes are totally filled with the tasty and delicious smell of cooked food and many different types of sweet in our home. We cook many dishes and enjoy lots of delicious dishes during the festivals.
Effect of Diwali on environment
- Air pollution
India and the whole world celebrate Diwali with excitement. Diwali is known for vital Color and firecrackers. Many states government banned firecrackers because the reason of pollute the environment. It is advised not to burn too much firecrackers burn. Firecrackers harms the environment and pollute us. Firecrackers gases increase the air pollution level. Firecrackers are very harmful for child, kids and people with respiratory diseases. Firecrackers gases so dangerous for the air.
2. Noise pollution
Firecrackers are produces high level of noise pollution, specially for high sound crackers. Noise pollution can create disturbance for human, animal, and local ecosystems. This noise pollution most affect the animal especially domestic pet, birds. They are not able to loud sound.
3. Waste generation
In Diwali celebration we are use of disposable items for home and shop decoration, packaging of sweets and wrapping paper for gifts. Most of the waste is plastic-based and non-biodegradable.
4. Deforestation
In Diwali occasion, we all are demand for natural resources like flower, plants and paper for decoration the home. we all are know paper is made from trees. So it is a big example of deforestation.
5. Water pollution
We use many things for decorate our homes like use colors and chemical and after Diwali end up in water bodies.