Diya(earthen lamps) also known as Deep are lamps , usually made from clay, with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oil . They are important to Hindu traditional worship rituals.
Diya are important element to Diwali celeberations where lighted Diyas signify triumph of good over evil.
Here, as part of decorations basic earthen diya are handpainted in the motifs of Mithila / Madhubani Painting with elements of Shankh, Kamal (Lotus), Deep etc.
Base : earthen Diya made with Clay
Paint: Acrylic paints
Tool: Brush
Artist Nupur Nishith