Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov.6 (ANI): Potters in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, are rejoicing as the sales of earthen lamps or diyas pick up ahead of Diwali.
With Diwali, a few days away, a large number of artisans in Gorakhpur city are all engrossed in preparing earthen lamps for the festival.
POtter Krishna Kumar Prajapati said he was extremely delighted about business prospects picking up with Diwali around the corner.
"We have got orders for earthen lamps from Gurgaon, Delhi and we will supply it from Gorakhpur. We supply as and when there is demand. The demand has increased as Diwali is round the corner and the price depends on the size of the lamps," said Prajapati.
The potters displayed exemplary artistic skills as they made innovative pieces from clay like a hand holding the lamp, a woman carrying diyas (lamps), or an elephant with a bulk of diyas on its back.
Another artisan, Paras Nath expressed happiness over getting orders in bulk and earning huge profits.
"During the festival of Diwali, we get bulk orders and it gets difficult for us to complete it on time. We also earn huge profits and secondly, it is an item of Diwali and therefore, there is huge demand and the demand for rest of the items if for the whole year," said Nath.
Unfortunately, the potters of Paulpara near Siliguri under Jalpaiguri district of West-Bengal are taking rest at their homes as few customers are coming to buy the earthen lamps.
An artisan, Monaranjan Paul expressed disappointment over the poor demand of the earthen lamps in the market.
"We are not so busy because of the low market. Last year we got proper price of our products, but this year it is too low. The production of the earthen lamps is more but there is no demand," said Paul.
Diwali, which will fall on Tuesday (November 13) this year, is celebrated with great fervour and gaiety all over India as it marks the return of Hindu god Lord Ram to Ayodhya in northern India after he defeated Ravana, the powerful king of Lanka.
Legend says millions of lamps were lit when Lord Ram returned after 14 years of exile in forests and after he defeated Ravana.
Diwali is also celebrated in honour of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is believed that goddess Lakshmi, signifying prosperity, showers her blessings upon those homes that are clean and well lit. (ANI)
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