On Diwali earthen diyas are the best options as they are synonymous with the festival as they adorn every corner of a home, or even streets, and add fervour to the festive spirit.
During Diwali, the markets witness extreme overcrowding. It is due to the fact that people rush to the markets to shop for decorative Diwali diya lamps. The decoration by small earthen lamps makes the house look even more beautiful.
Candles are placed at different corners of the rooms. These diya lamps are also used to beautify the rangoli, thereby making it visually more appealing.
Krati Gupta, a student says, “I always decorate my home with earthen lamps during Diwali. I usually make the diyas at home using my creative skills.” Moreover, a homemaker Rachana said, “I think the diya decoration adds fervour to the festive mood and celebrations become even more zestful.” Diwali diyas play a major role in illuminating the homes and people are of the belief that Goddess lakshmi and lord Ganesha visit only those homes that are nicely lighted. lamps made from clay are also used for lighting the houses, she added.
Diyas are placed before the idols of deities, while performing the lakshmi and Ganesh puja. These days, you can find an amazing variety of Diwali candles and diyas in the market like those made by using zari and mirror work. The Ganesh diyas are becoming extremely popular.
Notably, when it’s the time for the celebration of Diwali festivity, the markets get stocked with various kinds of ornamental candles, diyas and lamps.
Many fairs are organised in the city on this festive season to let the people shop for the best they want this season. At the Deep Utsav 2014 at Gauhar Mahal a unique collection of Diwali lanterns, diyas, laxmi and Ganesh diyas made of terracotta, rangoli colours and manual books with various rangoli patterns.
There are bronze, copper, gold and silver diyas available and moreover they are decorated beautifully with stones, sparkles and bright colours. Moreover, diyas are available in different designs like Tulsi Kand, Matki shape and Swastik shape.
To give the abode a festive charm the handcrafted diyas are the best options to decorate each corner of the home and bring in the prosperity and happiness. More than five thousand kinds of earthen lamps are on display at a grand fair in Bhopal.
The hand-made colourful lamps in various shapes and sizes were available at the fair that has been organised by State Government’s handloom and handicrafts department. Artisans from 24 districts of the country are displaying their work at the fair in Bhopal. An artisan, Pradeep Prajapati, said as the lamps are reasonably priced and available in many colours and designs, they are luring many customers.
“The lamps are good and there are more than 1000 varieties with me. Made of mud and clay, the lamps are very durable and don’t soak much oil,” said Prajapati.