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Business Standard
6 days ago
- General
- Business Standard
Firefighters in Texas mistake Hindu havan for house fire, interrupt ritual
A viral video from Texas has ignited a social media storm after firefighters from the Bedford Fire Department were seen disrupting a traditional Hindu havan ceremony, mistaking the ritual fire and smoke for an emergency. The footage, widely circulated online, shows an Indian family mid-puja when fire personnel arrive and begin inspecting the smoke-filled garage where the sacred ritual was underway. A group of Indians were worshipping the Hindu fire god in Texas, and the neighbors call the fire fighters on them. — Papa Tiger (@BengaliFalcon71) August 4, 2025 US firefighters disrupt 'havan' at Indian family in Texas: Viral video Sharing the video, an X user, @BengaliFalcon71, wrote, 'A group of Indians were worshipping the Hindu fire god in Texas, and the neighbours called the fire fighters on them.' A number of officials can be seen discussing the problem with the family. The text on the video says, 'Cultural misunderstanding 101: Hindu puja (not) emergency. When you're having a Hindu housewarming puja and the fire department pulls up". When a fire truck arrives outside their house, a group of Indian people are shown doing a hawan in the opening scene of the video. After that, there are snippets of the ceremony and a little conversation between the family and firefighters. Since its online release, the video has spread across multiple platforms, drawing a wave of reactions. Social media users have flooded the comments sections with messages of both support and concern, sparking a debate. The viral clip succeeded in igniting discussions on cultural sensitivity and how traditional customs are seen globally, even if the matter was settled without getting out of hand. Netizens react to viral clip of US firefighters interrupting 'havan' at Indian home The video has sparked intense debate online, with social media users divided in their responses. While some expressed cultural sensitivity, others raised safety concerns. One user commented, "Worshipping the fire god isn't wrong. But not informing local authorities or taking safety precautions is irresponsible and shows disregard for the community." Another echoed the sentiment with a sharper tone: "Stop playing with fire. These houses are made of wood—use some common sense!" The incident triggered a broader cultural discussion. "Respect the country you live in. If you want to do these things, go to a place where it's normal," one user wrote. Another replied, "Doing puja is seen as disrespectful, but using fire for a barbecue isn't? That's the double standard." Despite the criticism, many users rallied in support of the family, calling for greater cultural understanding and respect for religious practices.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
US firefighters disrupt ‘havan' at Indian family's Texas home, viral video sparks debate: ‘Have some common sense'
A video showing firefighters from the Bedford Fire Department disrupting a havan, a Hindu ritual, performed at an Indian family's house in Texas, US, has triggered a debate on social media. It has been widely circulated across social media platforms. The viral clip shows the Indian family performing the puja ritual. As the frame shifts, firefighters can be seen investigating the smoke-filled garage. Several officials can be seen talking to the family to understand the situation. 'Cultural misunderstanding 101: Hindu puja (not) emergency. When you're having a Hindu housewarming puja and the fire department pulls up,' the text on the video read. Sharing the video, an X handle, @BengaliFalcon71, wrote, 'A group of Indians were worshipping the Hindu fire god in Texas, and the neighbors call the fire fighters on them.' Watch the video here: A group of Indians were worshipping the Hindu fire god in Texas, and the neighbors call the fire fighters on them. — Papa Tiger (@BengaliFalcon71) August 4, 2025 The video garnered a range of reactions, triggering a cultural debate. 'stop playing with fire. Those houses are built with wood. Have some common sense people,' a user wrote. 'they are part of the hindu community & of the local community. Doing the prayer to the fire god is not wrong. Not informing local authorities and not getting the approval and clearance with safety measures and other details is wrong and uncivic, disregard to the community,' another user commented. 'Respect country u live in in, if u want to do all these go to country where its normal,' a third user reacted. 'Doing puja is disrespect, using fire for making barbeque is not,' another user argued. Recently, a video of paan stains on the streets of Harrow in London sparked a debate on social media. The video showed several dustbins on the road covered with tobacco stains, reminding netizens of how public spaces in India are often splattered with such stains.
News18
7 days ago
- General
- News18
Indian Family Performs 'Griha Pravesh Havan' At Texas Home, Neighbours Call Firefighters
Last Updated: The video has sparked a debate about safety rules. Some criticised the family for performing a fire-based ritual in US, where houses are often built with wooden walls. A video of firefighters arriving at a Texas home during a Hindu puja has gone viral on social media. The video, first shared on Instagram, shows a fire truck from the Bedford Fire Department outside an Indian family's home. The family was performing a havan (fire ritual) as part of a housewarming ceremony when firefighters showed up, apparently alerted by neighbours who saw smoke. The text on the viral video read, 'Cultural misunderstanding 101: A Hindu puja is not a fire emergency. When you're having a housewarming havan and the fire department pulls up." What the Video Shows The clip opens with the family performing the ritual inside their smoke-filled garage. Soon after, firefighters arrive and speak to the family. It is unclear from the video whether any legal action was taken or if the family violated fire safety rules in the area. One social media user who shared the clip on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, 'A group of Indians were worshipping the Hindu fire god in Texas and the neighbours called the fire fighters on them." A group of Indians were worshipping the Hindu fire god in Texas, and the neighbors call the fire fighters on them. — Papa Tiger (@BengaliFalcon71) August 4, 2025 The video has sparked a debate about cultural awareness and safety rules. Some criticised the family for performing a fire-based ritual inside a home in the US, where houses are often built with wooden walls. 'Doing this in foreign countries, where houses are made of dry wooden walls. I condemn this behaviour and will never accept it as a cultural practice," one user wrote. Another added: 'You got to follow the rules of the country you live in. They don't follow our religion so they won't understand it. They should have got a permit to do the havan from the fire department." Others defended the family's right to practise their culture. 'These people didn't hurt anyone or damage property. They were having a simple pooja. People grill food in their garage and no one calls the fire department for that," one user noted. Pride in Cultural Traditions Many Indian Americans also expressed pride. 'I am a first-generation born and raised Indian American, and this makes me proud. I've had a puja for every house I've owned and every big life event," one person commented. The incident has reignited a conversation on balancing cultural practices with local laws and safety standards abroad. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
7 days ago
- General
- News18
Texas Neighbours Call Firefighters On Indian Family Performing Griha Pravesh ‘Havan'
Last Updated: An Indian family in Texas was performing havan which included fire which the neighbours mistook for a fire hazard and called the firefighters. A video of firefighters arriving at a Texas home during a Hindu puja has gone viral on social media. The video, first shared on Instagram, shows a fire truck from the Bedford Fire Department outside an Indian family's home. The family was performing a havan (fire ritual) as part of a housewarming ceremony when firefighters showed up, apparently alerted by neighbours who saw smoke. The text on the viral video read, 'Cultural misunderstanding 101: A Hindu puja is not a fire emergency. When you're having a housewarming havan and the fire department pulls up." What the Video Shows The clip opens with the family performing the ritual inside their smoke-filled garage. Soon after, firefighters arrive and speak to the family. It is unclear from the video whether any legal action was taken or if the family violated fire safety rules in the area. One social media user who shared the clip on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, 'A group of Indians were worshipping the Hindu fire god in Texas and the neighbours called the fire fighters on them." A group of Indians were worshipping the Hindu fire god in Texas, and the neighbors call the fire fighters on them. — Papa Tiger (@BengaliFalcon71) August 4, 2025 The video has sparked a debate about cultural awareness and safety rules. Some criticised the family for performing a fire-based ritual inside a home in the US, where houses are often built with wooden walls. 'Doing this in foreign countries, where houses are made of dry wooden walls. I condemn this behaviour and will never accept it as a cultural practice," one user wrote. Another added: 'You got to follow the rules of the country you live in. They don't follow our religion so they won't understand it. They should have got a permit to do the havan from the fire department." Others defended the family's right to practise their culture. 'These people didn't hurt anyone or damage property. They were having a simple pooja. People grill food in their garage and no one calls the fire department for that," one user noted. Pride in Cultural Traditions Many Indian Americans also expressed pride. 'I am a first-generation born and raised Indian American, and this makes me proud. I've had a puja for every house I've owned and every big life event," one person commented. The incident has reignited a conversation on balancing cultural practices with local laws and safety standards abroad. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
US Firefighters Interrupt Indian Family's Havan At Texas Home, Video Sparks Debate
A video showing firefighters arriving at a Texas home during a Hindu puja has gone viral, sparking a conversation about cultural awareness and fire safety. The clip, originally shared on Instagram, shows a fire truck parked outside an Indian family's home where a havan, a ritual involving fire, was underway as part of a housewarming ceremony. "Cultural misunderstanding 101: A Hindu puja is not a fire emergency. When you're having a housewarming havan and the fire department pulls up," the text on the video reads. The clip opens to show an Indian family performing the ritual as the Bedford Fire Department arrives to investigate the smoke-filled garage. Moments later, officials are seen speaking with the family and assessing the scene. However, it is unclear whether any action was taken or if the family violated local fire safety regulations. "A group of Indians were worshipping the Hindu fire god in Texas, and the neighbours call the fire fighters on them," an X user wrote while resharing the video on the microblogging website. Take a look below: A group of Indians were worshipping the Hindu fire god in Texas, and the neighbors call the fire fighters on them. — Papa Tiger (@BengaliFalcon71) August 4, 2025 The video has sparked mixed reactions on social media. While some users slammed the Indian family for performing the puja at their home, others defended their right to practice their religious customs. "Doing this in foreign countries, where houses are made of dry wooden walls. I condemn this behaviour and will never accept it as a cultural practice," one user wrote. "You got to follow the rules of the country you live in. They don't follow our religion so they won't be able to understand it. They should have got the permit to do the havan from the fire department," commented another. "Suddenly all Indians living abroad have become very religious & want to follow their culture in not just their homes but also out on the streets with noise & commotion. Why leave India then if you can't follow their rules there," said a third user. "Why can't they adapt to their new country's laws if they've settled and gained citizenship? Different countries have different rules. Let's respect the land we call home," wrote another. However, one user commented, "To all those abusing the family. You need to learn the basics. These people didn't hurt anyone or didn't do anything that harm people or property. They were having simple pooja. Now what about those people who use grill in their garage and have smoke out of those." "I'm a first-generation born and raised Indian American, and this makes me so proud to see. I have had a puja for every house I've ever lived in and for every new car I purchased. A prayer for every big exam or big job interview," shared another.
