New varieties add sparkle to Deepavali sale of firecrackers s

Firecrackers on display at a shop on Gandhi Market Road near Old Palpannai in Tiruchi. | Photo Credit: R. VENGADESH 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.Traditional favourites such as flower pots, chakras, sparkles, and rockets continue to draw customers. “Eco-friendly and low-noise varieties are attracting attention as some consumers look for alternatives that produce less noise and smoke during the celebrations,” said Gnanavel, a trader at Palakarai.Retailers said customers were enquiring about a wide range of products, from small novelty crackers for children to elaborate fireworks for family celebrations. The availability of different varieties and price ranges has given buyers more options, they said.At some outlets, firecrackers are being sold in bulk, with certain varieties priced at around ₹500 a kg.“We are anticipating brisk business during the final days before Deepavali, when sales traditionally peak. We hope the rain does not dampen sales or the festive spirit,” said Ganesh, a trader.Meanwhile, the government had announced that firecrackers can be burst only between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m., and 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. during the Deepavali celebrations to reduce noise and air pollution. Published - November 04, 2026 06:57 pm IST