Diwali fireworks

Diwali fireworks displays

Of all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most glamorous and important.

Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, its magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity.

Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps lit to create a world of fantasy.

Diwali or Deepavali in Sanskrit means "a row of lamps" and fireworks have become a major part of Diwali celebrations.

This festival of fun, frolic and fireworks brings excitement and joy to the hearts of people even before it arrives on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. Diwali is also the festival of Laxmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity.

The festival of Diwali is famous for the brilliant displays of colourful fireworks which explode in the dark nights.

As a step to curb pollution and save the expenses, common community displays of fireworks are becoming increasingly popular.

Phoenix Fireworks Diwali display captures the sense of celebration and joy and ends up with "Happy Diwali" written in fire in either Hindi or English.

Traditionally people use 'earthen lamps' with cotton wicks and oil to light up the dark night.

Earthen lamps have been replaced by the candles of various colours and forms.

Electric lights of different shapes and sizes illuminate the dark, often cold nights of Diwali.

However, in all this frenzy of shopping and eating, the steady, burning lamp is a constant symbol of an illuminated mind .

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