Buying Guide
Phuljhari, Tubri, Chorki or Sky Shots: Which Crackers Should You Buy?
3 November 2026 · 4 min read
Whether you call them pataka, baji or crackers, it helps to know what each type does before you fill your cart. Here is how the most common ones compare.
| Type | Also called | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sparklers | Phuljhari, phuljhadi | Everyone, with an adult nearby |
| Flower pots | Anar, tubri | Courtyards and open terraces |
| Ground chakkars | Chakri, chorki | Flat, clear ground |
| Rockets | Hawai | Open terraces and grounds |
| Sky shots | Aerial cakes | Open terraces and grounds |
| Mega packs | Combo packs | A bit of everything |
A simple plan for one family evening
- Start with sparklers and small items for the children.
- Move on to flower pots and ground chakkars.
- End with rockets or one sky shot cake for the finish.
Match your crackers to your space
- Narrow lane or small courtyard: stick to sparklers and small flower pots.
- Open terrace: flower pots and chakkars work well, and a sky shot if the area above is clear.
- Open ground: this is the best place for rockets and bigger sky shots.
If you can't decide, start with a mega pack. It already has a mix of everything, and you can add extra sparklers or a sky shot.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tubri?
Tubri is the Bengali name for a flower pot, also called an anar. It sends up a fountain of sparks.
What is a chorki?
Chorki is the Bengali name for a ground chakkar, which spins across the floor in a ring of sparks.
Which crackers are best for a small space?
Sparklers and small flower pots suit small spaces. Keep rockets and sky shots for open areas.
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