Ziqitza - A SAFE AND PRECAUTIOUS PANDEMIC DIWALI
                      Ziqitza - A SAFE AND PRECAUTIOUS PANDEMIC DIWALI
The festive season has officially begun and so is 
the wait and excitement for Diwali. Deepawali, 
meaning the “row of lights”, is the symbolisation of 
victory of light over the darkness, and good over 
evil. The festival of light has a special charm of its 
own. The vibrant decoration, the colourful lighting, 
delicious savouries and everything associated with 
Diwali adds to the beauty of this festival. The 
preparation for Diwali begins weeks before, and 
we can see a crowd of shoppers lining up in the 
markets to shop gifts and other things for the 
special occasion.  
The five-day long festival starts with Dhanteras, 
followed by Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali, 
Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and finally ends with 
Bhai Dooj.  On the day of Lakshmi Puja, the main 
celebration of Diwali takes place. People prepare for 
the worship of Goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of 
Wealth with the floor decorations and lit diyas and 
lights all around the house. The exchange of gifts and 
sweets fills the Diwali evening with happiness and 
good wishes. The ceremonies are often followed by 
bursting the crackers and playing games. 
DIWALI AMID THE PANDEMIC 
Even though the festival of lights comes with a lot of excitement and 
joy but amid the pandemic, Diwali has become a low key affair. The 
pandemic had already made a massive impact on the lives of the 
people, and with Diwali around the corner the health risk increases. 
Ziqitza Healthcare Limited urges to keep Diwali a personal affair while 
maintaining all the required Covid-19 norms and precautions. The 
medical experts have suggested people around the country to remain 
extremely careful to avoid using crackers. 
Amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic the energy of 
the festival is toned down. In such situations, 
Ziqitza Rajasthan suggests to be careful amid the 
festivities to avoid the risk of getting infected and 
also to avoid any other hazards.
Ziqitza Healthcare Limited wishes you a happy and 
prosperous Diwali 2021 with a list of precautions for 
you to enjoy a safe and cautious Diwali and also 
avoid the risk of getting infected with the Covid-19 
virus. Here are some tips for you to consider this 
Diwali:
 Maintain Safe Distance 
 While the real motive of the Indian festivals is to strengthen the 
bonds among people and bring them closer, this year, take a 
pledge with Ziqitza Healthcare to avoid meeting people physically. 
In case the physical meetings cannot be avoided, a safe distance 
should be maintained at all times. Even at the times of greeting 
people, strictly avoid giving hugs and take support of our cultural 
way of greeting by doing ‘Namaste’. 
Avoid Bursting Crackers
Ziqitza Rajasthan advises you to avoid bursting crackers this Diwali. 
Not only does bursting crackers pollute the environment but it also 
aids breathing diseases. In this time of Covid-19 pandemic, the 
patients infected with the virus suffer from lung disease which 
causes difficulty in breathing. 
AVOID EATING OUTSIDE 
We, at Ziqitza are well aware of the fact that eating outside can 
boost the fun of the festival but eating outside at this time should 
be strictly avoided. The restaurants and diners experience a full-
packed rush during the time of the festivities which should be 
avoided at any cost. During such rush hours it becomes next to 
impossible for eateries to maintain Covid-19 protocols and sanitize 
the premises thoroughly, which might increase the chance of 
getting infected with the virus. 
DON’T USE SANITISER WHILE LIGHTING DIYAS
Hand sanitizers are highly inflammable as they are alcohol-based 
and may lead to fire hazards. During the time of festival when it 
becomes important to keep your hands clean and germ free, it 
should be done with extreme care and caution to avoid any 
accidents. The experts at Ziqitza Rajasthan highly recommend you 
to wash your hands with soap and water and avoid the use of hand 
sanitizer while doing anything that involves fire. 
 CARRY FACE MASKS AT ALL TIMES
Mask has been an essential accessory since the pandemic began, 
but it should not be treated like any other accessory and should 
be carried at all times. Don’t forget to cover your face and mouth 
properly with a mask, everytime you step out of the house or 
during greeting the guests. Ziqitza Healthcare Rajasthan 
encourages you to necessarily wear your mask properly every 
time you meet someone.
KEEP FIRST-AID KIT HANDY 
Diwali brings a lot of prosperity and happiness with it, but the 
carelessness of people during the excitement can also make way 
for small accidents. Always keep a First-aid kit handy with you as 
a measure of precaution.