Diwali, one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, is just 10 days away, and the country is preparing to welcome it with pomp and show. Artisans are busy creating diyas, lanterns and other Diwali décor pieces. Here are some glimpses. (Pics: AFP/PTI)
Updated On: 2024-10-20 08:50 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
A potter paints diyas (earthen lamps) ahead of Diwali at his workshop in New Delhi
A potter packs diyas for sale at his workshop in New Delhi
An artisan packs diyas after applying colours on them at her workshop in Hyderabad
A potter makes diyas ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, at a workshop in Faridabad
A potter makes diya in Dehradun
A potter prepares clay lanterns in Jalandhar
Women in border villages and members of 'Nari shakti' self-help groups under UMEED scheme make earthern lamps and diyas ahead of Diwali at a village near the border in Jammu
A potter makes diyas in Hyderabad
