The festival of lights - Diwali is nearing, preparations have begun in full swing and markets are flooded with diyas, lights, decorative items and of course with a variety of sweets, without which the festival is incomplete.
Diwali will be celebrated on 4 November this year. 
Deepawali is called the festival of lights symbolising the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Therefore, traditionally the festival is celebrated by lighting up diyas with the intention of spreading light in the darkness. The celebrations last for four days and the goddess Laxhmi is worshipped praying for everyone's prosperity.
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As the country is gearing up for Diwali shops are seen filled with displays of traditional as well fancy lamps for the festival of lights. You can also find colourful lamps to hang or just use as decorations to give some vibrancy to your home.
Meanwhile, sellers are stocking markets with different varieties of lamps that would meet the demands and aesthetics of different kinds of customers. You will find a wide range of lamps to choose from for this Diwali. 
Earthen lamps or diyas made from mud have always been an integral part of Diwali festivities. Ahead of the Diwali festival, potters across the country are busy making earthen oil lamps and diyas to meet the market demand. 
Once the lamps are dried in the sun are ready to be supplied in the market 
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Some traditional earthen oil lamps or diyas are sold in the market in their raw form, meaning the way it was supplied from the potter. While others are painted, given beautiful designs at workshops that give them a fancy and festive look.
