The mush-awaited festival of Diwali is finally here! Diwali is considered to be the main festival that is celebrated all over the country. People of all religions come together to celebrate this joyous festival. Lights and good food are the two important components of this festival. However, there are some risks associated with this festival that need to be taken care of. Minor burns, fire accidents are very common during this time. Moreover, the pandemic has made our surroundings even more unsafe for survival. Therefore, we need to take some preventive steps to minimize the risks and keep our near and dear ones safe during such times. Keep reading to know about some dos and don'ts to follow for a safe and joyous diwali.
Diwali Dos and Don'ts
From avoiding synthetic clothing to wearing a mask at all times, there are many things that one should take care of around Diwali. While containing the festivity excitment, it is also important to keep you and your loved ones safe. Here are 10 dos and don'ts that you can follow to have a safe and joyous Diwali:
1. Avoid busrting crackers
Bursting crackers on Diwali might be a cultural obligation according to some people but it harms the environment frightfully. It leads to air pollution and smog which gives birth to several adverse health effects. It not only affects your lungs, but can have an impact on your overall health condition as well. This Diwali, avoid bursting crackers and enjoy a safe diwali by lighting candles and diyas at home.
2. Proper sanitisation
Due to the pandemic, it is necessary to keep yourself and your surroundings sanitized. Proper sanitisation is an integral part of life in such difficult times. Sanitizers play a major role in keeping viruses at bay and your hands clean and safe. Therefore, even if you go out this Diwali, do not forget to carry a bottle of sanitizer with you!
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3. Host guests sensibly
Diwali calls for good food, games and fun, thus many guests keep coming and going even during this time. One needs to make sure that they are hosting guests sensibly. They should be sanitized properly and everyone should wear a mask if gathered together in one place. To celebrate the auspicious day, invite your guests with all essential precautions.
4. Wear a mask
Wear a mask everyday and especially during Diwali festival days due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Stay safe from the air pollution and virus present in the environment. Keeping your mouth and nose covered with a N95 mask can prevent unnecessary germs and viruses from entering your body. Not wearing a mask can put you at risk of many health problems and spoil your celebration enthusiasm.
5. Vaccination
Covid-19 vaccination makes you less susceptible from catching the virus. You can lower your risk of getting this disease by getting double vaccinated on time. Moreover, it might seem odd, but to have a safe diwali, you also need to make sure that the guests coming at home have been vaccinated.
6. Synthetic clothing
Synthetic clothing can catch fire easily. Firstly, one should avoid bursting crackers, but if anyone around you is indulging into the practice, you should take the important preventive measures to keep yourself saf from any injuries or burns. Avoid wearing any clothes that can catch fire easily and wear full sleeved cotton clothes instead.
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7. Avoid alcohol
Even if you are in the enthusiasm and high spirits of celebrating the occasion, it is still advised to avoid alcohol. You can take healthy mocktails and comfort foods. Alcohol has a number of harmful effects on your health as well and mind, thus it should be restricted especially around festival vibes.
8. Eat right
Consuming a healthy diet should be your priority throughout the year. Diwali calls for sweets, fried foods and many other comfort food items, but you should prefer healthier alternatives for such things. Eating the right kind of foods such as delicious and healthy sweets and mocktails can help in having a safe and healthy Diwali 2021.
9. Small gathering
Any large get together of people should be avoided in the Covid pandemic. Small gatherings with all necessary precautions like mask and sanitisation is a must these days. Even if you are calling your freinds and family at home, try to accomodate the people on different days so that it is not a risk to anyone's health.
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10. Stay positive
Taking care of your mental health is also essential around the festive season. Do not let the pandemic situation make you anxious, fearful and tensed. Try to stay positive and keep happy thoughts in your mind. Thiking too much about the negative facts can spoil your mood and affect your mental health too.
The usual precautions that spread by word during Diwali celebrations are perhaps not uncommon to us. But, it is important to follow them to avoid any untoward situations from cropping up. You can follow the above dos and don'ts list to have a safe and joyous Diwali 2021!