Ludhiana, Nov. 7 -- In Ghumar Colony near Gandhi Nagar, three generations of a family have been working tirelessly for nearly two months, crafting traditional earthen lamps (diyas) and supplying these in various markets of the district. For Dhruv Kumar and other members of the family, making diyas is more than a seasonal business as they say their aim is also to keep this age-old craft alive.

Dhruv explains that the tradition was started by his grandfather, Ram Chandra. "Making diyas has been a part of our family for generations. I have grown up watching my elders do this work, and I want to carry forward the legacy," says Dhruv, as he works alongside his parents - Neeta and Sanjay - and other family members, including his aunt Pinki and...