Terracotta lamps attract 'Diwali shoppers' in Odisha

Colourful, designer lamps made of terracotta are in high demand in Odisha ahead of Diwali. With the festival of lights just a week away, lamps made of terracotta have been wooing shoppers in Bhubaneswar. Buyers thronged the stalls to shop for Diwali to complement the décor in their houses, hotels and other venues as lighting is the most crucial part of this festoon. A buyer, Lopamudra, said that a plate of multiple designed terracotta articles were available at affordable prices ranging from 20 rupees to 10,000 rupees. Artisans and sellers who have been making good business said that there has been a drastic surge in demand of terracotta made lamps. Diwali is celebrated with great fervour and gaiety all over India as it marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya in northern India after he defeated Ravana, the powerful demon king of Lanka. Legend says millions of lamps were lit when Lord Rama returned after 14 years of exile in forests and after defeating Ravana. Diwali is also celebrated in honour of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is believed that Lakshmi showers her blessings upon those homes that are clean and well lit.

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