Diwali is certainly the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. It's the festival of lights that is marked by four days of celebration, which literally illumines the country with its brilliance, and dazzles all with its joy. Each of the four days in the festival of Diwali is separated by a different tradition, but what remains true and constant is the celebration of life, its enjoyment and goodness. The homecoming of Lord Rama from his fourteen year exile came to be commemorated through Diwali celebrations and the most significant aspect of these celebrations is the bursting of crackers. The custom of bursting crackers has been linked to Diwali celebrations since time immemorial and is still pursued with great zeal.

During Diwali, lights illuminate every corner of India and the scent of incense sticks hangs in the air, mingled with the sounds of fire-crackers, joy, togetherness and hope. Diwali signifying the victory of good over evil remains flamboyant in spirit and is celebrated all over India with customary enthusiasm.

Diwali fire crackers hold a fascination for both young and old alike. Despite a growing anti-cracker campaign, there is no dip in its popularity. Each year on the dark night of Diwali, crackers of varied colors and sounds fill the skies heralding India's favorite festival. Diwali or Deepavali in Sanskrit means "a row of lamps" and fireworks have become a major part of Diwali celebrations. They have become a foremost component of Diwali revelry and form a big part of the Diwali budget in households. For people hard pressed for time to go Diwali shopping, there is the option of buying Diwali firecrackers online with plenty of websites devoted to them.

Firecrackers come in different varieties from the delightfully visual ones to the ear deafening noisy ones. Tradition says that the illumination of homes with lights and the skies with firecrackers is an expression of obeisance to the heavens for the attainment of health, wealth, knowledge, peace and prosperity. Another possible reason and a more scientific one for lighting firecrackers is that the fumes produced by them kill insects and mosquitoes found aplenty after the rains.

The standard varieties of firecrackers include the mild flower pots, Diwali crackers with flowers, electric crackers, the popular ground wheel (commonly called as charka), the high flying rockets, the favorite sparklers and of course the explosive and ear deafening bombs. A combination of all the above makes an exclusive Diwali cracker combo which delights young and old alike.

Diwali symbolizing the triumph of the good over evil continues to be grandiose in spirit and celebrated throughout the country. It reminds us of the brilliant display of colorful fireworks and crackers, which explode in the dark nights. The festival arrives on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. Almost everywhere in India, old and young enjoy fireworks. Crackers on Diwali are the main attraction to the children. Earthen lamps or "diyas" are generally placed on the balcony or window edges to decorate the house. Nowadays the candles of various colors and forms have replaced earthen lamps. Even electric lights of different shapes and sizes are used to illuminate the dark of Diwali.

According to the traditional customs of Diwali, people offer prayer to gods which is followed by the exchange of sweets and gifts as a mode of Diwali greetings. After the completion of prayers and exchange of gifts, it is time for the people to participate in the bursting of Diwali crackers. The custom of fireworks during festivities related to Diwali illuminates the sky and portrays a stunning scene in the sky. So, add to the spirit of the marvelous festival of Diwali by celebrating with some crackers!