Terracotta lamps attract buyers ahead of Diwali in Odisha

Colourful and designer lamps made of terracotta are in high demand in Odisha.

With Diwali just a week away, lamps made of terracotta wooed buyers in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

Buyers thronged the shops for Diwali to complement decor in their houses, hotels and other venues as lighting is the most crucial part of this festoon.

Lopamudra, a buyer, said that a plate of multiple designed terracotta articles were available at affordable prices ranging from Rs. 20 rupees to Rs. 10,000.

"Earlier we used to decorate using earthen lamps and small lights but here there are so many varieties of beautifully designed lights and lamps which are so colourful that we feel like buying all of it," said Lopamudra.

Artisans and sellers who were making good business said that there has been drastic surge in demand of terracotta made lamps.

"As festival of Diwali is approaching the demand has increased. These pieces are decorated in hotels, homes and in parks to complement the decor," said an artisan, Tarun Tapan Sahoo.

Diwali is celebrated with great fervour and gaiety all over India as it marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after he defeated demon king of Lanka, Ravana.

Legend says millions of lamps were lit when Lord Rama returned after 14 years of exile in forests and after defeating Ravana.