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.

Updated on: Oct 27, 2021 1:49 PM IST

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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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Many people are boycotting Chinese lights this Diwali and are purchasing earthen diyas made by Indian potters. (HT Photo/Deepak Gupta)

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Indian potters suffered a lot financially since the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country last year, but are now hoping to revive the business and their financial condition from the sale of earthen lamps ahead of Diwali. (HT Photo/Deepak Gupta)