Diwali 2023: Potters make eco-friendly earthen lamps in Jammu-Kashmir | Watch

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Festival of lights: Why do we light lamps on Diwali? In the heart of Jammu city's bus-stand area, another potter Dharamveer and his family are working full throttle to prepare diyas for the Diwali festival. According to a report by PTI news agency, he started working on 3,000 pieces for his first order. Also read: Mahindra offers discounts of up to ₹3.5 lakh on its popular SUVs this Diwali. Check details "It is the season of festivals.

We have prepared utensils for Karva Chauth, and Diwali will follow in a few days. We have started preparing earthen lamps (diyas) for Diwali. We are working hard to make them in all sizes - small, medium, and large", Dharamveer told PTI.

The tradition of pottery is one of the oldest crafts in India. For generations, people have been lighting their houses with earthen diyas (oil lamps) during Diwali. Diyas are made from clay and are shaped by pressing a thumb into a ball of clay.

Employees offered cars, Royal Enfield bikes as Diwali bonus in Haryana, Tamil Nadu; netizens react Potter in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj has begun making eco-friendly earthen lamps (diyas) ahead of Diwali. Raj Kumar, a potter, said, "We usually do not have much work for about 10 months of the year, but we spend 2 months with the whole family making earthen lamps and idols of gods and goddesses for Diwali". Speaking about the challenges, Kumar said potters face some issues due to the shortage of soil used in the making of the lamps.