Its earthen lights Vs multihued Chinese lightings this festive season as for some earthen lights will not just promote the concept of green ‘Diwali’ but will also uphold the rituals of Hindu tradition.
However, those who opted for decorative Chinese lightings even after the decision of boycotting the foreign goods way back considers use of foreign goods convenient and within pocket range over the rich indigenous items. Easy availability of wide range of chic products during festive rush lures the customers to pick up the Chinese goods without much of a pocket pinch.
The vast Chinese products market that has spread its wings enormously over past decades is giving sturdy competition to the earthen light designers. The minuscule sparkling Chinese lights and other low cost decorative products imported from China is greeting the customers at almost every shop.
“The glittering colourful vivid Chinese electronic minuscule items come at nominal cost. Also it is easy to use. With variety of options available, it is simple to utilize it at a rented house,” said, a local resident, Namit Sharma.
On the other hand, for few city residents use of traditional diyas during ‘the festival of lights’ is not just mandatory but helps in instilling the traditional values among the new generation while fortifying the rich culture and keeping the quintessence of ‘Diwali’ alive.
Meanwhile, considering auspicious for the occasion of Diwali, though earthen lights are being sold at different places but for those potters involved in the business since ages, pottery business is no longer a profitable trade now. According to several potters it hardly gives any return or profit to the artisans in spite of giving blood and sweat to the business.
“Though some level of awareness has been created but to revive the ‘dying’ pottery business completely some more time is required with the focus on promotion of cottage industries while banning the Chinese products completely that have a strong grip and a hefty business share in Indian market,” said Sanjay Prajapati, owner of one of the oldest pottery shop in the State Capital, who is engaged in pottery business since 1965 along with the family members.