HT Correspondent
DIBRUGARH, Oct 27: The local pottery industry in Dibrugarh is gearing up and staying busy with the production of diyas (earthen lamps) ahead of the Diwali festival.
Ratan Pandit, a 30-year-old third-generation potter, is keeping the age-old tradition of pottery-making alive. After completing his higher secondary education at DHSK College, Ratan Pandit joined his family’s business. The family has been living at Kachari Ghat in Dibrugarh for several years.
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The sale of earthen lamps has increased due to the festive season. Diwali, the festival of lights, drives a spike in demand for these traditional lamps. While artificial Chinese lights continue to flood the market, diyas hold a special significance for the Diwali festival.
“Due to the rain, our work was hampered, but it is back on track now that the weather has improved. Our sales of earthen lamps and other pottery items have been good this year. The Chinese lights have affected our business, but people are still buying diyas from us,” said Ratan Pandit.
Josohoda Khemani, a local customer, said, “Everyone buys diyas from the market, but if we come here and purchase directly from them, it would be a great help. Fancy diyas are capturing the market, but if we buy these traditional diyas and paint them ourselves, it helps them while also testing our creativity.”
“Diyas are a part of our tradition during Diwali, and we should light earthen diyas during the festival. Although artificial Chinese lights dominate the market, we still prepare diyas for Diwali,” Khemani added.
