'I'm Scared': Lithuanian Woman Lights Fireworks For First Time In India; Shares Heartwarming Video

Diwali 2025 was celebrated not just in India but across the world. The festival was enjoyed not only by Indians living in the country or abroad but also by foreigners residing in India and elsewhere, all

joining in the auspicious festivities. Amidst the post-Diwali fervor, a Lithuanian woman shared a video, ''a Diwali 2024 memory'' posting it this Diwali. In the video, she shared that it was her first time lighting fireworks in India during Diwali 2024. The heartwarming video has since gone viral online.The video was shared on Instagram by a user identified as Monika Kunjeswari Dasi. The video was captioned, "It’s my first time lighting up a Diwali firework in India. I was always scared of fireworks because kids used to throw them under my feet, which used to make me so angry!! But this Diwali in 2024, I decided to overcome my fears and finally experience the joy of firecrackers. And honestly… it wasn’t that bad."In the video, the Lithuanian woman can be seen lighting a firecracker hesitantly at first. Later, as she lights it without fear, she enjoys the experience. Text also overlays the video: "My first time lighting a firework during Diwali in India and in my life."

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The video has since gone viral and garnered heartwarming reactions, especially from desi netizens. One user wrote, "Goddess Lakshmi approves this post. Wishing you all divine chaos and endless light this Diwali!" Another user advised her, "Pls use a sparkler to light the flower pot and always place it to the right so that it doesn’t come on your face." Many other netizens also wished her a Happy Diwali.