Why does a village in India avoid bursting firecrackers on Diwali?

Residents of Perambur village in Tamil Nadu have avoided bursting firecrackers for over a century to protect hundreds of fruit bats living in a banyan tree. The tree, believed to be over 150 years old, is considered sacred, with a shrine dedicated to Lord Muneeswaran. Residents celebrate Diwali by lighting lamps and gathering at local temples, without disturbing the bats.