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The Big Bang Theories: Are Crackers Really Linked to Diwali?

Would banning Diwali crackers infringe religious rights? How crackers became a part of Diwali narrative in India?

Published: 31 Oct 2016, 5:38 PM IST

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The festival of lights and fire is over. Major Indian cities including Delhi are gasping for breath. As we stand united in burning crackers and with little breathing air left for us, the question remains: Would banning Diwali crackers really infringe religious rights? Is bursting crackers the only way to celebrate the festival of lights? How did firecrackers become a part of the Diwali narrative in India?

A look at the history of firecrackers may help us find a few answers.

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Would banning Diwali crackers infringe religious rights? How crackers became a part of Diwali narrative in India? — (Photo: Image Altered by The Quint)

Would banning Diwali crackers infringe religious rights? How crackers became a part of Diwali narrative in India? — (Photo: Image Altered by The Quint)

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Would banning Diwali crackers infringe religious rights? How crackers became a part of Diwali narrative in India? — (Photo: Image Altered by The Quint)

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Would banning Diwali crackers infringe religious rights? How crackers became a part of Diwali narrative in India? — (Photo: Image Altered by The Quint)

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Would banning Diwali crackers infringe religious rights? How crackers became a part of Diwali narrative in India? — (Photo: Image Altered by The Quint)

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Would banning Diwali crackers infringe religious rights? How crackers became a part of Diwali narrative in India? — (Photo: Image Altered by The Quint)

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Would banning Diwali crackers infringe religious rights? How crackers became a part of Diwali narrative in India? — (Photo: Image Altered by The Quint)

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Would banning Diwali crackers infringe religious rights? How crackers became a part of Diwali narrative in India? — (Photo: Image Altered by The Quint)

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Would banning Diwali crackers infringe religious rights? How crackers became a part of Diwali narrative in India? — (Photo: Image Altered by The Quint)

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Would banning Diwali crackers infringe religious rights? How crackers became a part of Diwali narrative in India? — (Photo: Image Altered by The Quint)

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