Ensuring a happy season of festivities

The season of celebrations is just around the corner and all of us are eagerly waiting for the fun to begin.
However, there are certain key measures that need to be put in place to ensure that nothing happens
to dampen the joie de vivre that marks the onset of the best time of the year.

Celebration with fireworks Irrespective of age, everyone seems to get caught up in the enthusiasm of bursting crackers during Diwali. To avoid an unfortunate incident that can spoil this joyous occasion, ensure all fire crackers are stored in a closed box away from any source of fire or ignition. Discard used fireworks in a bucket of water which will aid in avoiding people from hurting their feet by walking over fire crackers. Don’t let Diwali flash and burn During Diwali, most of the burn cases that we get are of children as they have a lesser body surface compared to adults.  As it is said ‘prevention is better than cure’, parents should be extra cautious when their children burst crackers during these days. In case of any burns, just pour large quantity of water on the burnt area. The tradition of lights Earthen diyas earlier symbolized Diwali. But nowadays, decorative candles of a variety of hues and shapes have replaced the traditional lamp. The majority of accidents happen because candles and burners are placed too close to flammable objects such as curtains, bedding and inflammable surfaces. So, choose candles whose shapes give them stability and, therefore, are less likely to fall. The best alternative is to use the LED candles. Be pollution cautious during Diwali The spirit of joy and happiness during festivals can be experienced without creating noise and air pollution. Bursting of firecrackers, especially those with high intensity sounds can be harmful and lead to disoriented hearing. We recommend a cracker free Diwali this year.