This Diwali, go 'Vocal for Local' with these 3 unique Assamese products

Guwahati: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s call for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” has been inspiring and motivating the Indians to encourage for products which are ‘Made in India’.

With the festive season round the corner, PM Modi on Monday appealed to the people of India to promote ‘vocal for local’ and use local stuffs and products, which will be a boost for the local vendors as well as for the economy.

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Extending festival greetings to the people, PM Modi said, “You are seeing today that along with vocal for local, the mantra of local for Diwali is resonating everywhere.”

As the nation gears up for the festival of lights, we bring you some of the local Assamese products that you can try this festive season:

Firecrackers from Barpeta

Although there has been a lot of hue and cry going around regarding the ban and usage of fire crackers, the Assam government has decided to do away with the ban.

The Barpeta fireworks industry is known as the fireworks capital of Assam. In the Barpeta fireworks industry, everything is done manually by the local workers. Workers make crackers with their bare hands.

As Assam has been exempted from the ban of using firecrackers, it is a great opportunity for the local fireworks industry in Assam.

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Earthen lamps (Diyas) from Nazira

Potters in the Kumargaon region of Nazira, Sivasagar have been making earthen lamps and other earthen products over the past 100 years. Every year they produce around 4 lakh earthen lamps.

Apart from Nazira, earthen lamps are also produced in Gauripur, Goalpara, Kalangpar, Chimnidhora, Malibari and Pathsala during the festive season.

Instead of installing Chinese lights, these earthen lamps are the best way to light up your house this Diwali.

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Sualkuchi Silk Sarees

Known as the Manchester of Assam, Sualkuchi is in Kamrup district is one of the world’s largest weaving villages where the entire population is engaged in weaving silk fabrics. Sualkuchi is a renowned centre of silk production. These silk sarees from Sualkuchi can be the perfect gift for your loved ones this festive season.