It has been difficult to get clay - they have to bring it to Chinhat from an area between Safdarganj and Bhitaria, spending ₹6,000 or more for the travel and a hired car Afsaar Alam, 36 and his family ...

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.

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 ...

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, ...

The festive season is all about light, warmth, and positivity and nothing captures that essence better than diyas. While store-bought diyas are easy to find, making your own fragrant diyas at home ...