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Erode villages celebrate 20th cracker-less Deepavali to protect birds at Vellode sanctuary

Erode villages celebrate 20th cracker-less Deepavali to protect birds at Vellode sanctuary

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Residents of more than a dozen villages surrounding the Vellode Bird Sanctuary in Erode district have marked the 20th consecutive year of a cracker‑less Deepavali, voluntarily giving up firecrackers to avoid noise and smoke that could disturb the birds during their breeding season. The community’s effort aims to protect the thousands of winged visitors that use the sanctuary.

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    Residents of more than a dozen villages have voluntarily given up firecrackers to prevent noise and smoke from disturbing birds

    — The National Herald

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    Erode: In a remarkable display of ecological harmony, residents of over a dozen villages surrounding the Vellode Bird Sanctuary in Erode district are celebrating a cracker-less Deepavali for the 20th consecutive year to ensure a peaceful breeding season for thousands of winged visitors. Spread…

    — Orissa Post

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Erode: In a remarkable display of ecological harmony, residents of over a dozen villages surrounding the Vellode Bird Sanctuary in Erode district are celebrating a cracker-less Deepavali for the 20th consecutive year to ensure a peaceful breeding season for thousands of winged visitors. Spread…

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Erode villages celebrate 20th cracker-less Deepavali to protect birds at Vellode sanctuary

Erode: In a remarkable display of ecological harmony, residents of over a dozen villages surrounding the Vellode Bird Sanctuary in Erode district are celebrating a cracker-less Deepavali for the 20th consecutive year to ensure a peaceful breeding season for thousands of winged visitors. Spread…

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