KENDRAPARA: Diwali is a boom time for nearly 140 families involved in the art of making diyas (earthen lamps) in the district. With the sale of diyas picking pace, all family members are engaged in ...

Celebrate Diwali this year by making your own paper diya wall hanging, which is sure to bring light and warmth into your home this Diwali 2025 🪔. A diya a traditional oil lamp made from clay, and ...

The plain and unpainted brick house in Kumhar Mandi, Telibagh, of Mahesh Prajapati, 45, is symbolic of the man’s adversities which he has to grapple with to brighten the lives of people in the city.

Potters at Kumhar Mandi said that the clay used to make diyas, which earlier used to be readily available in Doon, has now become difficult to access. The price has nearly tripled and it has to be ...

Kendrapada's Kumbhara Sahi is bustling as around 50 artisans craft a variety of earthen lamps for Diwali. Despite a decline in craftsmen, dedicated individuals like Mina Das continue the tradition, ...