Ancient Diwali Tradition: Lamps made of clay

Di Wali is the festival of Diwana, the lamp in the clay kedia is its main symbol. Much has changed in the celebration of Diwali. There was a lot of innovation but the clay codia always came first. The history of this Kodia is also worth knowing. Is. In the year 2000 BC, that is, even five thousand years ago, people used to light lamps in clay pots. Such kodias were found in the ancient relics of Mohejadado to light lamps in Tharo and other places at that time.

Not only in the culture of the river Indus but in all cultures, clay pots were made to get light. The shapes of these codia were also varied. People from different countries have tried their hand at making ghats of different ghats. Also tried different techniques of putting oil and divat in it. However, the design of Kodia used in India is still maintained today. Because the fuel used in Kodia is peanut oil, sesame or fern oil. In European countries it was customary to use animal fats, olive oil, wax, etc. The lamp we have there is a symbol of holy faith. Ghee lamps are used in worship.

When there were no electric lamps, only the flame of the lamp was used to get light. Various types of lanterns, torches, etc. developed. But in every tool, a puzzle is placed. In cities, oil-filled lanterns were placed in streetlight lanterns, even in railway signal lanterns.