From panchgavya to soy wax: These Indians are making unique eco-friendly diyas

Updated On: 08 November, 2023 10:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

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

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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

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.

Being a maker of candles, Mundra who wanted to express her affection for her loved ones, decided to gift them something special for the occasion. She explains, “When I started making candles, I thought of making it more festive by making DIY soy diyas and gifting it to my loved ones.”

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