If asked about the significance of this festival, or where it says that Gods and Goddesses will be appeased only if we set off fireworks imported from China, they won’t have no answer. Pic/AFP

A few days from now, residents of my locality will lose sleep. This happens regularly, whenever a festival raises its head. It used to be just major festivals a few years ago but, recently, a few people in my neighbourhood feel the inexplicable need to celebrate the most obscure festivals with gusto.