DEEPAAVALI
"LESS FIREWORK DISPLAY,
LESS HOSPITAL STAY."
-- T. Rama Prasad
'Deepavali' means 'a row of lamps'. Rows of flickering lamps are a feast to the eye. Enjoy these more than the deafening crackers. Of course, it can be no 'Diwali' without light-emitting firework displays. Let it be a balanced one. Limit them to one day only. And, minimise, minimise and minimise the use of them. And absolutely avoid sound-emitting fireworks / firecrackers. Should we ban some items of fireworks ? There is a comment at the end of this page.
I wish you all, my dear friends, a very HAPPY DIWALI, a spectacular festival of lights and lamps.
-- Dr. T. Rama Prasad
The photos and videos attached below were taken on October 18, 2017 (Deepaavali Day).
Looks like a figure of an odd bird. It is only a piece of driftwood placed in an aquarium !
This is also a setting in the aquarium.
Dog, CHIKU
Micro Tiger !
With Smile ...
... and without smile
Read about the benefits of 'smile' in the 'Scribbling' titled "SMILE and STESS".
Is this the heroine in the 'Scribbling' titled 'My Love Story' ?
A message in the clinic, creating awareness of Deepavali POLLUTION.
Is she the one in the 'Scribbling' titled "Better Half" on this blog !!!
Gardener RAJENDRAN
All the photos and videos attached above were taken on October 18, 2017 (Deepaavali Day).
FIREWORKS
DANGEROUS DEEPAVALI
Many people lose their lives and limbs due to fireworks accidents. More people suffer from allergy and asthma due to the noxious smoke and chemicals which linger in the atmosphere for a long time after the festival from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. The deafening sound of the crackers leave the hearing impaired and drive the pets, birds and animals to suffering or even death.
Do you consider yourself environmentally conscious and responsible? You might not know that all those colourful explosives used to celebrate Deepavali (your firecrackers, skyrockets, flowerpots and, yes, even those so-called "harmless" sparklers) pose a serious environmental and health danger from heavy metals and other toxic firework fallout. So, when you are about to set off or buy some fireworks or even attend an outdoor fireworks display, ask yourself the question: "Is a few minutes of pyrotechnic entertainment really worth needlessly polluting the environment?"
And, how dangerous ? It is not much when compared to the pollution caused everyday by various activities. After all, Deepaavali causes pollution for only a few days in a year.Wish you all a VERY MERRY DEEPAVALI, with minimal pollution..
Dr. T. Rama Prasad, 'Pay what you can' Clinic, Perundurai, India
November 6, 2015
Updated: October 2022
" DEEPAVALI and the LAW
MAY WE, or MAY WE NOT ? It is interesting to note the twists on banning firecrackers. In 2015, a judgment of the Supreme Court, observed that a blanket ban can’t be imposed on firecrackers as it may take away the right to enjoy religious festivities and as a person can’t be prevented from bursting crackers at home. In 2021, the Supreme Court had banned some crackers found to be injurious to health while making it clear that there was no blanket ban on firecrackers. In 2022, the Supreme Court refused (October 20) urgent hearing of a plea seeking to lift the blanket ban imposed (September 14) by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee on firecrackers. A bench of judges said "Let people breathe clean air. Spend your money on sweets."
Perhaps, the 'few days of increased pollution' may not be significant when compared to the 'enormous daily pollution of 365 days' -- catching a mosquito and missing an elephant ! More over, in this day and age, youngsters are more interested in digital screens than the firecrackers. More in the LINK below. -- Dr. T. Rama Prasad, PAY WHAT YOU CAN Clinic, Perundurai, India. https://drtramaprasad.blogspot.com/2017/04/pollution-disease-and-deepaavali_28.html
It seems to be a different matter that there are neither any religious scriptures nor books that mandate celebrations with crackers, and that the use of firecrackers does violate fundamental rights for public health which should be applied also to rights recognised by the Constitution under Article 25. The right to life and liberty by the Constitution through Article 21 indirectly gives the right to noise-free nights and pollution-free air.
‘Maggi’ was ‘banned and unbanned’ ; the diabetic drug ‘pioglitazone’ was ‘banned and unbanned’ – for incomprehensible reasons. Both may have lesser health hazards than firework displays. Tobacco, which is more dangerous than firecrackers, is not banned in all forms.
Human rights, religion, rituals, sentiments, economics, business, common man’s perception, Constitution, convention, livelihood, law and practice stand in the way of scientific interventions. Even the apex court is helpless.
Innumerable individuals of all ages suffer from various respiratory diseases, including asthma during this 'firecrackers' season.
LESS FIREWORK DISPLAY,
LESS HOSPITAL STAY. "
T. Rama Prasad, Perundurai
October 18, 2017
" MERRY DEEPAAVALI
'FESTIVAL of FIREWORKS' is to be transformed back into the 'FESTIVAL of LIGHTS' of olden days. The concern is expressed by the Supreme Court by its recent (October 2017) action of prohibiting sale of fireworks in New Delhi during the Diwali season. No rituals and traditional customs can be stopped suddenly by orders. People should judge the good and bad of a custom and act wisely to their benefit. It is difficult to deny the thrill of the fireworks to the youngsters overnight -- let us restrict it to safe limits... not only personal safety but also environmental safety. -- "
Dr. T. Rama Prasad.
'Deepavali' means 'a row of lamps'. Rows of flickering lamps are a feast to the eye. Enjoy these more than the deafening crackers. Of course, it can be no 'Diwali' without light-emitting firework displays. Let it be a balanced one. Limit them to one day only. And, minimise, minimise and minimise the use of them. And absolutely avoid sound-emitting fireworks / firecrackers. I wish you all, my dear friends, a very HAPPY DIWALI, a spectacular festival of lights and lamps."
-- Dr. T. Rama Prasad
To read more about pollution, go to the 'Scribbling' titled 'POLLUTION, Disease and Deepaavali'.
-- Dr. T. Rama Prasad
To read more about pollution, go to the 'Scribbling' titled 'POLLUTION, Disease and Deepaavali'.
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