As the lively festival of Diwali wraps up, many people experience a wave of nostalgia for home, filled with laughter, the delightful aroma of treats, and the warm glow of lights. For those celebrating away from their families, the festival can feel different, often colored by memories of joyfully bursting crackers with loved ones.
Celebrating Diwali in a distant place can be bittersweet. While some find comfort in local festivities, many long for the authentic spirit of the holiday that comes from being with family. This longing can inspire creative celebrations, such as a humorous incident that recently went viral on social media.
A video shared on Instagram features a group of engineering students from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad celebrating Diwali in an “Elon Musk” fashion. The students set off a firecracker and cover it with a plastic dustbin. Viewers are left in suspense as the dustbin sits still, but with a loud “boom,” it launches spectacularly into the sky, reaching the height of their four-storey boys’ hostel, prompting cheers from fellow students below.
The clip, posted by the Instagram account @cis_tales, has gone viral, amassing over six million likes and a staggering 103 million views.
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The comment section was filled with reactions, showcasing a blend of amusement and disbelief. One user remarked, “Who needs a rocket when you have IIT students?”
Another joked, “I just hope they don’t take this to NASA!”
A third user noted, “Only IITians would think of Diwali as an opportunity for a science experiment.”
Some commenters expressed caution, stating, “That’s one way to put safety regulations to the test!”
Several viewers shared their own nostalgic memories, with one stating, “This reminds me of the Diwali parties we used to have,” while another humorously added, “I can already picture the principal’s reaction!”
