As the Diwali season approaches, the demand for earthen lamps rises. Even though LED lights, tinsel lights, and electric lights of many colors are available today, earthen lamps still hold strong value.
Potters in villages like Krishnanagar, Shantipur, and Ranaghat work day and night to make lamps. They say it is possible to earn up to three times more this season by investing just Rs 2,000.
One potter said, “No matter how many modern lights come, every house lights at least a few earthen lamps during every puja. This industry will never disappear.” However, the cost of making lamps has increased a lot these days.
It costs around Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 to buy one car of earth. The cost burden has increased slightly, but sales are rising due to higher demand. In this article, we will share the complete process.
Not just small lamps like before, now potters make various types of lamps—five-lamp sets, fourteen-lamp sets, flower-shaped or conch-shaped lamps. The price of these artistic lamps is higher, which is increasing the profit.
Apart from the local market, these lamps are exported to Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, and even outside the country. Many artists say that the lamp business has become the main source of livelihood and income for them during this season.
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From Navratri to Diwali, the entire country is filled with lights during the festive season. At this time, the demand for earthen lamps increases, especially during Diwali. You can start this business by making your own clay lamps or buying them. Clay lamps can be easily made at home with a small machine.