Traditional potters in Hazaribag and Chatra are facing declining demand for earthen diyas as electronic lights gain popularity for Diwali. Rising clay costs and stagnant selling prices have made the ...

Patna: Ever since people started celebrating Diwali to dispel darkness from their lives and surroundings, earthen diyas (lamps) have been an indispensable part of this festival. They illuminate their ...

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is just around the corner — and I can’t wait to celebrate. Every autumn, like millions of other Indians around the globe, I clean and decorate my Los Angeles ...

Diwali is a time of vibrant colour, joyous celebration, and, most famously, dazzling lights. For centuries, the flickering glow of traditional diyas (oil lamps) and candles has symbolised the triumph ...

The "Neo-Traditional Diya Glow" aesthetic is a great way to capture the essence of Diwali – warmth, tradition, and vibrant light. Here's how to create this style for your selfie or portrait. On the ...

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 ...

Vijayawada: Modern electric diyas that need just a pinch of salt and water to light up homes are in vogue this Diwali season. As vendors and customers queue up for these water-sensor diyas, they say ...

For over three decades, 73-year-old Subey has set up his modest stall every Diwali season to sell earthen diyas. This year, too, he sits behind a small spread of lamps laid out on a worn cloth, ...