Muslim family in Lucknow makes earthen lamps for Diwali
A Muslim family in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar is making thousands of earthen lamps for the upcoming Hindu festival, Diwali.
hindustantimes.com | Written by Chayanika Das
Updated on Oct 27, 2021 01:49 pm IST 6 Photos
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The festival of lights is just around the corner and potters in different parts of India are gearing up to increase the production of earthen lamps. A Muslim family in Chinhat area in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow is working hard to make as many diyas as possible ahead of Diwali and sell in the market.(HT Photo/Deepak Gupta)
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The family consists of 30 members including children who work together to prepare earthen lamps ahead of the most awaited Hindu festival, Diwali.(HT Photo/Deepak Gupta)
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A young member of the family holds two big diyas in both her hands and smiles for the camera.(HT Photo/Deepak Gupta)
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As Diwali approaches, potters in different parts of India are gearing up to increase the production of earthen lamps.(HT Photo/Deepak Gupta)
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