GUWAHATI, OCT 22: Binod Kumar, 43 is busy in making earthen lamps(diyas) for the upcoming Diwali festival and remains hopeful that they will be doing good business during this Diwali and Chhath puja celebrations.
Binod is a third generation potter, who has adopted the traditional family business. He has been associated with the business for the last 30 years. Binod Kumar said, “Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we have faced lots of trouble for the last two years, this year our business is good and we are hoping it to continue for the upcoming festivals.”
Binod Kumar is a resident of Kachari ghat, Dibrugarh and for last several years the family has been associated with making pottery. “I’ve learned the art of making pottery from my father. Since childhood, I have seen my father and learnt the trade from him. Most of our family members are associated with pottery business. Pottery making is our traditional business,” Binod said.
Binod further added, “Every year during Diwali and Chhath puja, we do good business because people buy earthen lamps from us. This time people are coming in large numbers to purchase diyas from us.”
“I’ve three children and all of them go to school. I want my children to be educated and do a good job. We didn’t study much and got engaged in our traditional business,” Binod said.
Binda Devi, wife of Binod Kumar was seen busy colouring the diyas. She states, “I help my husband by colouring the diyas. We sell one diya for Rs 1. We have seen bad times due to Covid-19 but now our business is slowly coming back to track.” .