Kritika Handa
Use simple ingredients like whole wheat flour (atta) and water to create the base for your diyas.
Mix the atta with water and knead it into a smooth dough for easy molding into diya shapes.
Pinch and mold the dough into small diya shapes, ensuring a hollow center to hold the oil.
Air-dry the diyas for a few hours or bake them at a low temperature to harden the dough.
Paint or add natural embellishments like turmeric, kumkum, or dried flowers to give your diyas a festive touch.
Fill the diyas with oil and place cotton wicks, ready for lighting during your Navratri celebrations.
Use your homemade atta diyas to decorate your home and add a traditional glow during the festival.