How to Make Diya for Navratri
- 1). Knead a small piece of clay with your thumb on the palm of your other hand. Continue taking small pieces of clay and kneading them until you have a 1-by-1 inch piece of clay.
- 2). Roll the cured clay in the palms of your hands to make a smooth ball.
- 3). Hold the ball of clay in your palm. Make a depression using the thumb of your other hand. Shape the depression a little bit with your fingers, to make it big enough for 1 tsp. full of oil or ghee.
- 4). Flatten the base of the lamp by gently pressing it against your palm. Apply enough pressure for it to stand upright without falling to the side.
- 5). Pinch one side of the top of the lamp to make a spout. This will hold the wick and prevent it from drowning down in oil.
- 6). Heat the oven to the temperature recommended on the clay's packaging. Prepare a cookie sheet by laying a piece of paper towel. Gently place the lamp on it and bake for the desired time.
