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An Indian potter makes diyas (earthen lamps)
An Indian potter makes diyas (earthen lamps) ahead of the Hindu festival Diwali in Ajmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan, on October 22, 2018. Earthen lamps are in heavy demand for the forthcoming Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, which falls on November 7, this year.
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An Indian potter arranges diyas (earthen lamps) ahead of Diwali
An Indian potter arranges diyas (earthen lamps) ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in New Delhi.
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Indian worker Santosh paints the final touches on earthen lamps in Amritsar
Indian worker Santosh paints the final touches on earthen lamps in Amritsar on November 4, 2012. Earthen lamps are in heavy demand for the forthcoming Hindu festival of lights, Diwali.
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Indian artisan collects traditional oil lamps called kodiyas
Indian artisan Mansukhbhai Prajapati collects traditional oil lamps called kodiyas from an oven in Sarkhej village on the outskirts of Ahmedabad.
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Indian workers paints the final touches on earthen lamps
Indian workers Raman Kumar (L) and Gurpreet paint the final touches on earthen lamps in Amritsar.
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