Kolkata: This year's Diwali market saw a huge demand for indigenous candles, diyas, and handmade clay diyas. Speaking to the buyers highlighted that the demand for Chinese items, which were so popular ...

Reshma Bheda’s house in Mattancherry is a spangle of colours; especially during the days running up to Deepavali. The diyas that she paints by hand would be ready to be dispatched to various companies ...

The festival of Holi is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Phalgun. This year, Holi will be celebrated on March 4th. The day of Holi is considered very important in Hinduism.

Despite the labour-intensive process, the potters of Nagaram work with joy, driven by the thought of their creations bringing light to others’ celebrations. “I’ve been working as a potter for 20 years ...

Deepavali is around the corner and market lanes are loaded with diyas for sale. As preparations for the festivities begin, people are in search of the perfect diyas to light up their houses. From ...

First Diya: Place near the dustbin facing south to ward off untimely death and ensure the family’s longevity and protection. Second Diya: Light with ghee and place in front of the home mandir or ...