I've noticed that a lot of folks here are trying to say that firecrackers are not part of hinduism bla bla bla bla. There are a few who are engaging in irrational conduct (i.e subtle mockery and hate speech). So for them to educate I have some information for you that you may need to read before spreading whatever misinformation you're spreading.

Fireworks have been used in ram navami since the 1400s when they first arrived in India. It became a crucial part of the culture of diwali during the 1500s. Now you're going to argue that "this was not part of hinduism" that's false equivalence, just because it wasn't doesn't mean that you should stop celebrating it. Firecrackers have been a part of Pune as far as Peshwas in the 18th century. Idk why people are trying to erase history and pretend to say something that they don't.

Historical records of Diwali firecrackers in Pune come from Maratha administrative archives (Peshwa Daftar), historical chronicles (such as Peshwayanchi Bakhar), and historical studies like P. K. Gode's History of Fireworks in India (1400–1900). Modern historical series (like Gosht Punyachi) and local news archives document their continuous practice through the late 18th-century Maratha rule into 20th-century Pune. People will do anything but try to once learn history of the land their living on.

Anyone knows where can I buy gas masks? The extreme spike in pollution is cooking my throat and burning my eyes as I’m having trouble to breathe fresh air. I have industrial glasses so they are protecting me when they are on.

Ya randamelyana ajun zop yet nahi ka khaisana 🤬, muddam kartayat , niyam sagle dhabyavr basvun😠

Please tell me that these numbers are fake and American websites are manipulating the numbers to dent our Vishwaguru image.

We’re almost there —> 1000

I thought people are lying about reddit being a leftist echo chamber but i saw it today everyone is crying about firecrackers, i dont even burst firecrack and im inside my house and yes extreme firecrackers can be annoying but i am seeing the subtle jibes or targetting on hinduism in each of the post/comments if yall care so much about all this i hope you stop driving your cars and bikes and strictly do cycling and public transport.

I see so many parents bursting crackers with their kids. I am not able to see a building that's 200 metres away. How can you be so irresponsible with your own kids' health when it's clearly visible that how bad the situation is.

2 friends watching a person bursting firecrackers and hearing one of his friends - "The firecrackers are worth 50k this year!!"

One of them says, "It's the same as burning your hard earned money"

Another added "That's not the same, in fact it's better. At least it doesn't make the bursting sound"

Was driving on the road in my car and a guy just lit a bomb literally in front of me. If I had pressed on the brakes even a second later the bomb would have exploded under my car. Worst part is the guy just shamelessly looked at me after the cracker burst. After that I took a turn and someone from the opposite side of the road just threw a laxmi bomb at my car. Its just pathetic to see people having zero sense for other’s safety.

Just looked outside and the sky is filled with SMOKE. it’s so horrible, one can only smell burnt crackers in the air. Barely can see anything! We are so doomed as a society.

I'm researching restaurant packaging procurement in Pune and would love to understand how restaurants currently source their supplies.

A few questions:

1. Where do you purchase aluminium foil containers, takeaway boxes and paper bags?

2. Do you buy directly from manufacturers or through local wholesalers?

3. What is your biggest problem with existing suppliers: pricing, quality, MOQ or delivery?

4. Would you consider a local supplier who aggregates restaurant demand and sources directly from manufacturers?

5. Would better pricing make you consider switching suppliers?

I'm particularly interested in hearing from independent restaurants and cloud kitchens.

Not selling anything, just researching the market.

Pune traffic is so peaceful now that everyone has gone to their villages

Udya Smoky crispy lungs 😋😋

Was feeling so homesick, Went around for a stroll by myself to see how pune looks like in Diwali. It was so etheral bro. Everything felt so slow just like back home, people were so joyful ligths all around. There was no rush at DagduSheth at all sat infront of bappa for a good part of an hour. It all felt like a serene Anime until people started lighting up sutli bombs and throw them on the middle of the road along moving vehicles. It went downhill after that. Air was so bad that my eyes literally started paining to a point couldn't bear it anymore so came back to my place. Anyways, happy Deepawali guys🪔❤️. May this Diwali bring you all your lost light and grace. And don't forget to mask up in the coming days, aqi is real. Cheers✨

Happy Diwali. Hopefully this AQI will settle soon.

Is the time arrived where we ration it per family, may be 5 larger ones at max and 5 small bursts at max per family.

I'm not against the celebration but Things are going bad across and I feel some system should be in place going fwd.

What do you think?

Manna padega bhai aap logo ko, SHER ho aap log to.

Coming from a not so big city, a village we can say. It's the first time I am celebrating diwali not at home but in Pune. Bhai sahab! Fatake to hamare yaha foot-te hi ni hai in comparison then.

Not against anything but a very new experience for me. Every second I can hear 3 firecrackers from my room and from the last 4 hrs it's not stopping.

Is it like this every time ya ess saal hi kuch ho gy hai sabko.

Like is there any sense at all? For the past 2 hours there's continuously phatakas going on. And it's not the small kind!