New varieties add sparkle to Deepavali sale of firecrackers
The Hindu · Ancy Donal Madonna ·
New firecracker varieties debut in Tiruchi as Deepavali sales begin, offering eco-friendly options amid peak shopping and time-restricted celebrations.
With just three days left for Deepavali, firecracker sales in Tiruchi have begun picking up, with new varieties hitting the market.
Temporary stalls and retail outlets across the city have started recording increased footfall, with families drawn by available varieties. Traders expect sales to pick up over the next few days, especially as the festival approaches.
Apart from conventional crackers, retailers have stocked a range of new varieties to attract customers. Ring cap missile guns, cylinder bombs, hand shots, helicopter crackers, airguns, shooters, pink and violet fountains, hand peacock crackers, hammer and mushroom flower pots, cupcake flower pots, and musical shots are among the new varieties available this year.
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