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No-cracker Diwali

Rahul Gayakwad, Nov 14, 2023: The Times of India

Kolhapur : Diwali in a quiet village in Maharashtra changed nine years ago with the unfortunate demise of Bhalu, driven to fear by the boom of exploding firecrackers. In memory of farmer Kiran Jadhav’s beloved Pomeranian, the 450 residents of Chinchani in Solapur district resolved to forsake firecrackers forever, opting instead for traditional celebrations with lamps, lanterns, and rangolis.


Jadhav recalled the heartbreaking incident from 2014: “Bhalu started behaving unusually because of the noise of firecrackers. He first hid under the sofa and then began scratching the floor.”


Unaware of the profound impact on pets, the Jadhav family took their four-legged furry companion to the front yard. Tragically, he sought refuge in a nearby sugarcane field, meeting an untimely end. The loss prompted a revelation for Jadhav and his family. “Humans, animals, birds, all lives are precious. People should refrain from bursting firecrackers,” he declared.


Chinchani’s residents responded to Bhalu’s tragedy with a collective decision. Mohan Anpat, head of the village committee, recounted the pivotal moment: “After Bhalu’s death, all villagers had a meeting. Everyone was informed about the harm that bursting firecrackers could cause. Everyone, unanimously, agreed to ban firecrackers there.”
This unanimous commitment has stood strong over the years, shaping Diwali celebrations in Chinchani into a tranquil affair marked by traditional lamps, lanterns, and rangolis.


Jadhav’s family and 64 others settled in Chinchani in the late 1970s and early 1980s, leaving their village in Satara district as part of a rehabilitation plan under the Kanher dam project. This new village was established on 15 acres of barren land. This has now transformed into a lush, green landscape lined with 10,000 trees.