Sivakasi, Sept. 9 -- Ahead of the Diwali festival, crackers are being manufactured actively in the Sivakasi area of Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu. Manufacturers are introducing a variety of new crackers to attract children this Diwali season.

There are crackers based on the jungle themes, like crackers packed in lion, wolf, and tiger theme boxes.

Firecrackers themed around food items, such as pizza and watermelon, also look very attractive.

Along with these, there are several new varieties of crackers based on cartoons, games. music, etc., which are being introduced to attract children of all ages.

Speaking to ANI, a firecracker seller, Usha Nandini, said, "Every year, new varieties of fireworks are produced in Sivakasi. This ye...