Digital Desk: With Diwali just around the corner, the Barpeta Fireworks Industry has made a significant decision in light of Zubeen Garg's untimely passing.
They have called for a noise-free Diwali celebration and announced the release of noiseless fireworks for the market.
Barpeta's local fireworks industry will introduce only a few varieties of noise-free fireworks for sale this season.
Known for its 140-year-old legacy, Barpeta's fireworks industry becomes particularly active during Diwali, preparing a wide range of products to meet the festive demand.
Every year, the industry gears up for the season with increased production, hiring additional workers, and crafting colourful lights along with various types of fireworks.
However, this year, the focus has shifted towards promoting a more peaceful and eco-friendly celebration.
This time, the situation is quite different. Assam has lost its beloved artist, Zubeen Garg. The grief of losing the singer still lingers in the hearts of the people of Assam.
Zubeen Garg's untimely demise has deeply impacted Barpets's traditional firecracker industry.
This year, the local firecracker makers in Barpeta have refrained from producing sound-creating firecrackers and have also decided not to sell them in the Diwali market.
They said that Zubeen Garg always encouraged people to live a meaningful life through hard work. Many individuals in Barpeta have sustained their livelihoods by working in the firecracker industry.
While the decision to not produce sound-creating firecrackers this year might result in significant losses for the industry, they consider such losses secondary in honour of Zubeen Garg's memory.
Instead, they have focused on creating items like sparklers, chakris, and other light-producing firecrackers.
They have also urged people to celebrate this year's Diwali as a noise-free, peaceful, and light-filled festival.
The essence of Diwali lies in eliminating the darkness of evil from society and welcoming positive energy through light. In this spirit, the firecracker businesses have remarked that this year's Diwali should truly be a festival of light and peace.
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