Diwali crackers names list

Last updated: 24 October 2026

The main Diwali cracker types are sparklers (phuljhadi), flower pots (anar), ground spinners (chakri or zameen chakkar), rockets, aerial shots and multi-shot cakes, and bombs and walas (ladi). Below is each type with its Hindi name, how loud it is, where you light it, and the real items in our shop for each one.

Every item we stock is sold at 50% off its printed MRP. You can see the MRP and our price for each one on the crackers price list 2026, or order from the shop. Wondering what makes a cracker "green"? Read what green crackers are.

What are the names of Diwali crackers in Hindi and English?

Other traditional names you will hear include saanp goli (snake tablets), pencil, chorsa, bijli and aloo bomb. We list only what we actually stock below.

Which Diwali crackers are noiseless?

Sparklers are the classic noiseless cracker, and some fountains are close to silent. These are the noiseless items in our shop:

• Electric Sparklers 30 cm (5 pcs): bright white sparks, long burn.
• Colour Sparklers 30 cm (5 pcs): multicolour sparks.
• Red Sparklers 30 cm (5 pcs): red sparks.
• Green Sparklers 30 cm (5 pcs): green sparks. The name refers to the colour; see how to identify green crackers for what makes a product "green".
• Peacock Gold Feathers (5 pcs): a ground fountain that throws a fan of golden sparks like a peacock's tail.

See sparkler prices.

What is an anar (flower pot)?

An anar is a cone or pot that sits on the ground and throws up a fountain of sparks when lit. It is one of the most popular family crackers because it is bright, mild in sound and lit from a distance. Our fountains:

• Flower Pot Big (10 pcs): the classic anar, a tall golden fountain.
• Bada Peacock · 5 Wings (1 pc): a big five-way peacock fan, with crackle.
• Kurkur Colour Fountain (1 box): a compact colour fountain.
• Lemon Tree Fountain (1 pc): a colour fountain that ends in crackle.
• Mad Max Fountain (10 pcs): silver spark fountain.
• Dora Mini Siren (5 pcs): a colour-changing shower that whistles.
• Mega Siren (1 box): spark shower with a loud siren whistle.

See fountain prices.

What is a chakri (ground chakkar)?

A chakri is a coil that spins on the ground in a wheel of light when its fuse is lit. Light it on a flat, hard surface such as a paved driveway, never on grass or a rug. In our shop: Ground Chakkar Big (10 pcs), a spinning wheel of golden light, and Ground Chakkar Special (10 pcs), bigger and more colourful. See chakkar prices.

What kinds of rockets are there?

Rockets fly up on a stick and burst, whistle or bang in the sky. They are traditionally launched from an empty glass bottle or a launch tube set firmly on the ground, pointing straight up and away from buildings.

• Rocket Bomb (10 pcs): shoots up and ends with a bang. Loud.
• MI2 Double Sound Rocket (10 pcs): two bangs in the sky. Loud.
• Lunik Rocket (10 pcs): climbs high and bursts into sparkle.
• Whistling Rocket (10 pcs): shrill whistle and a golden trail.
• Musical Rocket (1 box): whistles all the way up.

See rocket prices.

What are sky shots and fancy crackers?

"Fancy" or aerial shots are tubes that fire one or more shells into the sky, where they burst into colour. In our shop:

• Chota Fancy (1 pc): a small sky shot.
• 2.5" Fancy Shot (1 pc) and 3.5" Fancy Shot (1 pc): single big bursts; the 3.5" shell bursts higher and wider.
• 2.5" 3-Step Silver (3 pcs) and 2.5" 3-Step · 3 Idiots (1 pc): three bursts from one pipe.
• Emerald Colour Mine (1 pc): a burst of green stars from the ground up.
• Dragon Tail (5 pcs): glittering spark tails.

See aerial shot prices.

What is a multi-shot cake?

A cake is a box of tubes joined by one fuse. Light it once and it fires a sequence of shots, which makes it the easiest way to put on a long display safely, since you only approach it once. The number in the name is the number of shots:

See sky shot prices.

What is the difference between a bomb and a wala?

A bomb is a single cracker that gives one loud bang; the sutli bomb is wrapped tightly in thread. A wala, or ladi, is a long chain of small crackers joined by one fuse that go off in rapid succession. The number is the count of crackers in the chain. Our loud ground items are Classic Bomb (10 pcs), the big green thread bomb, 1000 Wala (1 pc) and 5000 Wala (1 pc). Lay walas out flat and straight on open ground. See prices for bombs and walas.

Which crackers are best for kids?

Sparklers, flower pots and ground chakkars are the usual choice for children, because they are quiet or mild and stay on the ground or in the hand. Even these burn very hot: a sparkler can burn at around 1,000°C (about 2,000°F, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission), so an adult should always be with children, hand them one sparkler at a time, and drop finished ones in a bucket of water. Read our firecracker safety tips before Diwali night.

How do I choose crackers for a mixed group?

• Start quiet: sparklers and anars first, while children and older family members are outside.
• Add colour: chakkars and a mild 12-shot cake.
• Finish big: rockets, larger cakes, and bombs or walas last, for those who want them, with everyone standing well back.

If you have questions about any item, see the FAQ or message us on WhatsApp from the shop.