US firefighters interrupt Havan at Indian home, mistake it for fire. Video goes viral

India Today

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A video of firefighters from the Bedford Fire Department in the US interrupting a havan - a Hindu ritual - at an Indian household in Texas has gone viral. The clip has sparked debate over cultural misunderstanding and awareness.The video, shared by a woman - seemingly belonging to that house - on Instagram with the caption, "When tradition sparks concern," shows the moment fire trucks arrived at a residential home during a religious ceremony, reportedly mistaking it for an emergency after a neighbor's complaint.advertisementThe clip opens with a group of Indian residents performing a hawan when a fire truck pulls up outside their home. It then shows glimpses of the ceremony, followed by a brief exchange between the family and firefighters.
Watch the video here: Since being uploaded online, the clip has made its way to several other platforms, with social media users flooding the comments section with a mix of concern and support."It's a fire hazard... one mistake could cost the whole neighbourhood," a user said, while another added, "Fire inside a garage is crazy. This is not normal in the US."Some users, however, defended the family and pointed out a double standard. "They weren't harming anyone. It was a peaceful pooja. People grill inside garages, too. Why isn't that questioned?" a user argued.See the comments here:While the situation was resolved without escalating, the video managed to spark conversations around cultural sensitivity and how traditional practices are perceived in different parts of the world.- EndsMust Watch