These modern Diya’s offer a unique way to illuminate homes during the festive season, capturing the interest of both vendors and customers alike.
Vijayawada: Modern electric diyas that need just a pinch of salt and water to light up homes are in vogue this Diwali season. As vendors and customers queue up for these water-sensor diyas, they say traditional lamps cost more because oil is costly.
"These diyas are trending this year. I sell them in packs of 24, priced between `150 and `300, depending on size and design," said Nimal Agarwal, a shop owner at Poorna Market, Visakhapatnam.
This pricing makes water diyas a tempting option for many families looking to enhance their Diwali decoration without the hassle of oil and wicks. "The water diyas stay lit for at least eight to nine minutes," Nimal said.
A water diya uses an LED bulb, lithium cells, a transistor and conductive probes. When water and salt is added, it creates a conductive path between the probes, illuminating the bulb.
However, traditional Diya sellers aren't feeling threatened.
Ramulu, a vendor at Siripuram Junction Street Market, is selling clay diyas at `30 per dozen. "I've started stocking these water sensor diyas too, purchasing them at Rs 15 per piece from wholesalers. The sales are balanced, both types have their own customers," he said.
Raju, a local oil mill owner, said regular diya oil costs `200 per litre, while coconut oil is priced at Rs 260 per litre. Cow ghee costs Rs 620 per kg, and buffalo ghee at Rs 900 per kg.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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