Inside Sivakasi, India's Capital for Festival Fireworks

Sivakasi stands as the main centre for the fireworks that light up the sky during Deepavali across the country. The town drives the production behind these festive celebrations through local industries and the work of many people involved in manufacturing.

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Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu is widely known as the primary hub for producing crackers and safety matches in India. Manufacturing festive goods forms a major part of the local economy and provides jobs for thousands of workers in the region.