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Kashmir’s Muslim Potter Crafts ‘Diyas’ for Diwali in Display of Communal Unity

Kashmir’s Muslim Potter Crafts ‘Diyas’ for Diwali in Display of Communal Unity

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November 4, 2023 10:46 pm No Comments Gallery

In a heartwarming display of religious harmony and communal unity, Muslim potters in Kashmir are working tirelessly to craft traditional earthen lamps, or ‘diyas’, for the upcoming Hindu festival of Diwali.

A Kashmiri potter prepares different craft items including earth lamps ahead of the Diwali celebration in Ishber Nishat in Srinagar

A Kashmiri potter prepares different craft items including earth lamps ahead of the Diwali celebration in Ishber Nishat in Srinagar

This unique gesture underscores the enduring spirit of ‘Kashmiriyat’ and emphasises the significance of communal harmony in the region.

A Kashmiri potter prepares different craft items including earth lamps ahead of the Diwali celebration in Ishber Nishat in Srinagar

The surge in demand for these earthen lamps is not only igniting the festive spirit but also revitalising the traditional pottery industry, which had been struggling due to fluctuating demand throughout the year.

A Kashmiri potter prepares different craft items including earth lamps ahead of the Diwali celebration in Ishber Nishat in Srinagar

One of the inspiring individuals contributing to this interfaith collaboration is 29-year-old Muhammad Umar, a commerce graduate hailing from Nishat.

A Kashmiri potter prepares different craft items including earth lamps ahead of the Diwali celebration in Ishber Nishat in Srinagar

A Kashmiri potter prepares different craft items including earth lamps ahead of the Diwali celebration in Ishber Nishat in Srinagar

Umar has received a substantial order to craft diya lamps and is working enthusiastically at his Nishat unit, located on the outskirts of Srinagar.

The lamps he is creating would illuminate Diwali celebrations on November 12.

Umar, who has been moulding clay into art for several years, is now working round-the-clock to fulfill orders from several customers.

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