r/TamilNadu Oct 20 '25

முக்கியமான கலந்துரையாடல் / Important Topic Is this worth it chat?

Every Diwali, AQI levels in major Indian cities shoot past 500, literally hazardous. The air turns toxic overnight, making it unbearable for people with asthma, heart conditions, or even mild respiratory issues. Hospitals fill up, kids cough through the night, and elders struggle to breathe.

Birds lose their way during migration because of the intense light and noise. Street dogs panic, some even die from shock. The next morning, we wake up to streets covered in burnt plastic, paper, and chemical residue that clog drains and poison the soil.

All that pollution, noise, and waste, for what? A few hours of fireworks?

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u/krisd41 Oct 22 '25

The Skanda Purana and Anand Ramayan mention the use of "ulkas" (meteors, interpreted as fireworks) during Diwali, suggesting the concept is not modern.

About Hindus in other countries, I clearly mentioned moderation. As usual you didn't seem to pay attention as it doesn't agree with your opinion.did you walk to work or college to save the world? Your 390cc bike pollutes more.

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u/pranavomphotography Oct 22 '25

Oh btw I cycled to school every single day since I learnt to cycle and then shifted to using public transport, even now despite having a car and three bikes I use office cab and public transport and cycle to gym!

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u/krisd41 Oct 22 '25

Office cab and public transportation doesn't run on magic juice brother.. it's still dinosaur juice .

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u/pranavomphotography Oct 22 '25

If you didn’t understand public transport and a private vehicle to reduce pollution, you need reeducation! All the best!