celebration of diwali

There is an increase in burn injuries in India during Diwali from fireworks. A firework called anar (fountain) has been found to cause 65% of the injuries. Adults, not children, are typical victims. Newspapers advise use of cold water splash immediately after burn, which along with proper nursing of the wound helps reduce complications. Vast majority of burns are Group I type burns (minor) requiring outpatient care.

Asato ma sat gamaya | (???? ?? ?????? ?)
Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya | (???? ?? ??????????? ?)
Mrityu ma amrutam gamaya | (?????????? ????? ??? ?)
Om shanti shanti shantihi || (? ??????? ??????? ??????? ?)

Many interesting rituals and traditions have been attached to the celebrations of Diwali. It is a five day long festival, which is celebrated with fun and fervor. The blissful festival calls for the exchange of gifts, sweets and heartfelt wishes. Fire crackers are burst and people enjoy wearing new clothes, on the auspicious day. Although the way of merrymaking is different and the customs are different, the feel among the people across the length and breadth of the country remains the same to spread good cheer. It is the time to celebrate brotherhood.