Madhusmita Deept
Class XII A
Don Bosco Academy

Diwali is also known as the festival of lights because on this day the whole of Ayodhya was lit up to welcome Lord Rama. However, in today’s world, it would be more appropriate call it the festival of noise. Such loud crackers are burst on the occasion that I fear my eardrums would get ruptured. Why can’t we celebrate an eco- friendly Diwali? This Diwali, I will not burst crackers, will you?

Ankit Karan
Class X D
Radiant International School

My friends and I have already planned the Diwali celebrations. Yes, crackers will be a part of it but we have decided to opt for those which don’t make much noise. Also we are buying the best quality crackers to avoid accidents and injuries. The manufacturers are only concerned about their profit so at least our focus should be on health and environment. It’s Diwali time, so don’t let any mishap spoil your fun.

Sana Ahmad
Class VIII A
Notre Dame Academy

The very word “Diwali” fills my heart with excitement. Preparations for the festival start a week in advance at my place. The light of the diyas is like enlightening the dark minds. My parents always advise me against bursting crackers but I somehow manage to convince them to let me buy some. I never go for loud crackers, just the ones that sparkle and light up the place. How can I not burst crackers, after all it’s Diwali.

Tushi Jha
Class XI, Commerce
Carmel High School

I an on cloud nine because my favourite festival is here again. The best part about Diwali is that I get new dresses specially for the festival. I make rangolis and gharondas every year. We also worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi at out the house. Unlike most children, I do not burn crackers. It’s not that I am scared. I just don’t want to add to the pollution. I prefer to gift new toys for the house maid's children on the occasion.

Last week’s question:

Name this recent film (in picture above) where a teacher, played by actor-director Amole Gupte, forcibly eats from the tiffin boxes of students?

The correct answer:

Stanley Ka Dabba

Readers who gave the correct answer are:

Ateeb Ashrafi
Class X
Elegant Public School, Gaya

Kanhaiya Choudhary

Class XII
Sainik School Rajgir

Aditya Kumar
Class VIII
DAV Public School
Muzaffarpur

Adhwaryu Jha

Class VIII
Madonna English School, Darbhanga

This week’s question:

To which mythological incident can the roots of Diwali be traced?

Clue: Diwali lamps were lit for the first time in the honour of a prince of Ayodhya.

Readers can send their answers to ttbihar@abp.in

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