THRISSUR: Despite the Kerala High Court ordered complete ban on fireworks after the tragic Kollam Puttingal temple incident that claimed 113 lives, it has allowed a low-decibel fireworks display in the ongoing Thrissur Pooram festival. A division bench comprising of Justices Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Justice Anu Sivaraman said no unauthorised chemicals should be used in the fireworks and the sound level should not exceed 125 decibel.
The ruling was made in observance with the fact that celebrations were a part of the social and cultural ethos of Thrissur. The bench was hearing a plea by the private Paramekkavu and Thirvambadi Devaswoms, that fund the annual Pooram festival in the premises of the famous Vadakkunnath Temple in Thrissur, for permission to hold fireworks display. Thrissur Pooram is an major event conducted every year. It comprises of caparisoned elephants, numerous temples and colourful fireworks.
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy had recently said his government was against the complete ban on fireworks. “We cannot completely ban fireworks in state. Chemicals used in fireworks need to be checked, disastrous material shouldn't be allowed.”
