Nayagi Fireworks Pvt. Ltd.

Down here in the Thayilpatti area, making fireworks is just a regular part of how people make a living. Our place is located at 4/70, and we have been at this for many years now. Making fireworks is mostly manual work that requires a lot of patience and a steady hand. It is not like those big automated factories you see on television; it is mostly people sitting together and working on each piece. There is usually a bit of dust in the air and that sharp smell of sulfur, but you stop noticing it after a few minutes on the job. We follow all the local safety rules because you have to be careful with this kind of work. It is just common sense. We make the crackers and lights that people use for their big festivals and family weddings. It is a good feeling to know that something we put together in this small village ends up being part of someone's celebration miles away. The rainy season usually slows everything down for us, so we have to plan our work around the clouds. It gives the year a natural rhythm. We are not trying to be some massive corporation; we just want to make products that actually work when you light them. Our neighbors are mostly doing the same thing. We have a small crew from the village, and some have stayed with us for decades. It is hot work, but we keep the fans running.