Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has claimed that firecrackers used in earlier times were not made from chemicals and helped kill insects and purify the atmosphere, arguing that traditional Diwali practices had a scientific basis.
Speaking at a Diwali event organised by the Maheshwari Panchayat in Nagpur on Tuesday, Bhagwat said lighting ghee and oil lamps also created a “special kind” of air in the environment.
“Such practices should be followed with an understanding of the science behind them.
This will keep the atmosphere pure, and also bring joy to our life,” he said.
Bhagwat Says Festivals Keep Society ‘Alive’ Emphasising that festivals were an integral part of Indian society, the RSS chief said they had been celebrated since ancient times and would continue.
“Festivals keep the society ‘alive’ and will never stop despite some people trying to do so,” he said.
Bhagwat said festivals should be celebrated in their “pure form” so that people could continue to receive the benefits associated with them.
He added that following traditional practices would contribute to the well-being of individuals, society and humanity, while also protecting....
