Safety

Do

• Burst in open spaces, away from vehicles and dry leaves
• Keep a bucket of water and sand nearby
• Light at arm's length, wearing cotton clothes
• Supervise children at all times

Don't

• Relight a cracker that didn't go off
• Burst near hospitals, schools, courts or places of worship
• Store crackers near the kitchen or electrical points

Tamil Nadu bursting timings

Deepavali day: 6–7 am and 7–8 pm (as per the 2024 and 2025 government orders). Updated each year from the current order.