Diya makers ready with wares for Diwali

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, with their diyas, priced between Rs 10 and Rs 150, attracting significant buyer interest.

Diya makers ready with wares for Diwali
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, with their diyas, priced between Rs 10 and Rs 150, attracting significant buyer interest.