Deepavali is popularly known as the festival of lights. Deepavali means a row of lamps. Lamps are lit during Deepavali to signify the triumph of good over evil. In north India is is spread over a period of five days. The celebrations begin late Ashwin and ends Karthika.According to the legend, this was time Rama returned to his kingdom Ayodhya after having defeated Ravana. In South india, it is a one day festival and celebrates the victory of Krishna over Narakasura. The festival celebrated with light, fireworks, worship and sweets.
It is a rejoicing of the victory of light. But in all this celebration we often forget to think of one important
aspect. Pollution. Bursting firecrackers may seem 
fun, but consider the effect it has on the
fun, but consider the effect it has on the enviornment.
