'Use only green crackers for this Deepavali', says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended his greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Diwali and urged everyone to use eco-friendly green firecrackers only on Sunday.

The Chief Minister shared a post on microblogging platform X, the captions, "I wish Diwali, the festival of light, brings happiness and prosperity to all. I request everyone to use eco-friendly green firecrackers only. Family and elders should be careful about children while lighting firecrackers. Once again Happy Diwali to the people of the country."

People across the country are all decked up for Diwali. Houses have been decorated with colorful lights, rangolis, and flowers to celebrate the festival of joy.

Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year. Diwali is the festival of lights. It symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".

In a remarkable feat, Ayodhya has set a new Guinness world record by lighting over 22.23 lakh 'Diyas' (earthen lamps) during 'Deepotsav 2023'. The temple town broke its world record of 15.76 lakh Diyas lit last year on the Diwali eve.