As more people take the eco-friendly route for festivals in India like Diwali, there are those who are also making sure that they opt for environment-friendly diyas too. While the traditional ones are made from mud and clay, along with different colours, mid-day spoke to three Indians who are using soy, gypsum and panchgavya too
There are many Indians that have started opting for eco-friendly diyas that go beyond the traditional mud or clay variations over the years. Photo Courtesy: iStock
- Every year, Indians around the world light diyas during Diwali to celebrate the festival
- However, there are many Indians that have started opting for eco-friendly diyas
- Mid-day spoke to three Indians who are using soy, gypsum and panchgavya to make diyas
The streets are already lined with stalls selling different kinds of objects and decorations that range from diyas to lanterns --- telling you that Diwali is around the corner. The hand-painted diyas, and decorations are in different shades of pink, blue, green and yellow. So, it is no surprise when Swati Mundra, a former Mumbaikar who recently moved back to Bengaluru, tells us she has always loved Diwali, like every other Indian who cannot wait to celebrate it during this time of the year. Soaking up the festivities in 2022, she decided to combine this love for the festival with her art.
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