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• “DeepaVali” or Diwali is the Indian Festival of lights.

• ‘Deepa’ means lamp or light and ‘Vali’ means ‘string of’.

Rangoli-Painted Prayers

Colourful markets

Lights-Lamps and Fireworks

SAFETY TIPS Buy legally manufactured fireworks.Supervise children while they light fireworks.Light fireworks outside the house.Hold away sparkles from the body. Never make circles in the air.Do not bend over fireworks while lighting it. Don’t go near in hesitation whether it is burnt or not.Keep flower pots on a flat ground while lighting.Don’t light fireworks holding in hand.Rockets like fireworks should be lighted during heavy winds and busy areas but in open grounds.Never keep extra fireworks in pockets.Keep fireworks stock away while lighting a particular firework.Don’t wear Nylon clothes prefer cotton while bursting crackers.Wear footwear while lighting fireworks.Never try to light used fireworks.Keep a water bucket handy.Be Prepared for Emergency.Have Fun but Play Safe, Play Cool!It’s Your Life, Anyway!