Maharashtra village hosts all-night Dussehra fireworks
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Residents of Kavathe Ekand, a village in Maharashtra, India, celebrate Dussehra with an all-night fireworks display accompanying a procession of their deity, Shri Siddharaj Maharaj.
For over three centuries, villagers have marked Vijayadashami with this unique tradition, earning Kavathe Ekand the nickname “Sivakasi of Maharashtra” after the well-known fireworks city in Tamil Nadu. The celebration begins around 8 pm, as the deity’s palanquin travels through the village streets illuminated by a continuous stream of fireworks.
Local families and community groups handcraft the fireworks specifically for this event, passing down the knowledge and skills through generations. Approximately 150 groups participate in making the pyrotechnics. Pravin Deshmane of Siddhraj Fire Works explained that preparations start ten days before Dussehra, and the villagers use around 500 kg of flash powder. They create traditional fireworks like Lakadi Shingaat, handmade firework sticks, and homemade rockets.
While the event draws increasing numbers of visitors from across Maharashtra and Karnataka, villagers also acknowledge safety concerns and are taking precautions to prevent accidents, as incidents have occurred in the past.
