Planning your Diwali shopping list? Here are the main types of crackers, what each one does, and who it suits best.
Sparklers (phuljhadi)
Hand-held sticks that burn with a bright crackling glow. Best for children, puja and photos. Available as electric, colour and crackling sparklers from 7 cm to 50 cm. See sparklers.
Flower pots (anar)
Placed on the ground, they shoot a tall fountain of sparks. Varieties include small, big, deluxe and colour-changing pots. See flower pots.
Ground chakkars (chakri)
Spinning wheels that whirl on the ground in a circle of sparks and colour. See ground chakkars.
Rockets
Launched from a bottle, they climb high and finish with a burst, whistle or colour shower. See rockets.
Sky shots (aerial repeaters)
One fuse fires a sequence of aerial bursts – from 7 shots to 240 shots. The highlight of any Diwali night. See sky shots.
Bombs and sound crackers
Traditional sound crackers such as bijili, kuruvi, hydro bombs and atom bombs. Check noise rules in your city. See bombs & crackers.
Walas (cracker garlands)
Strings of joined crackers that burst continuously – 100 wala to 10,000 wala. Some cities restrict joined crackers. See walas.
Fancy and kids crackers
Novelty effects like peacock fountains, butterflies, snake tablets, pencils and colour smoke – great for kids. Fancy items · Kids special.
Gift boxes
A ready mix of many cracker types in one box – the easiest choice for families and gifting. See gift boxes.
Compare prices for every type on our crackers price list.