Earthen lamps bring income to rural women

By Dhirendra Prasad Sah,Rajbiraj, Oct. 31: The sale of earthen lamps has picked up in Rajbiraj Bazaar with Deepawali approaching. Although modern electric lights and decorative items are widely available in the market, the demand for traditional earthen lamps remains strong. Taking advantage of this seasonal demand, rural women from different villages of Saptari have started visiting households across the market to sell their lamps.