Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:06pm on 12 Nov 2026,Thursday India
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that traditional firecrackers used during earlier Diwali celebrations were free from harmful chemicals and helped kill insects and pests, thereby purifying the atmosphere. Speaking at a Diwali gathering organised by Maheshwari Panchayat in Nagpur, he also claimed that lighting ghee and oil lamps had scientific significance. Bhagwat urged people to understand the purpose behind traditional customs and celebrate an environment-friendly Diwali. He further described festivals as essential for social unity and said Diwali was gaining international recognition, including in the US and UK parliaments.
