New Delhi: Wheat flour diya or atte ka diya is an eco-friendly and easy way to make diyas at home and promote sustainability. On Karwa Chauth married women go to temples for evening puja and use diyas to pray. Atte ka diya is a commonly used diya on this day to celebrate and worship the god.
If you are wondering where to get these in markets and finding it difficult, worry not as we have a comprehensive guide for you to make atte ke diye at home easily using only a few materials and enjoy the festive time with a personalisation touch to enhance the celebrations.
Materials Needed:
- 1 cup wheat flour
- Water (as needed)
- Oil (for deep frying)
- A bowl for mixing
- A flat surface for shaping
- A small bowl or mould
Steps to make:
- Take a bowl and add wheat flour to it. Slowly add water to make a dough. Not too watery but hard to form the diya.
- After kneading let it red for 20 minutes in a damp cloth.
- Take small portions of the rested dough and roll them into balls.
- Flatten each ball slightly and place it in the mould.
- You can also use your hands to form the diya.
- Press it gently on the mould to form the shape or with your hands on a clean surface to make a four-corner diya.
- Make a small hole in the centre of each diya to insert the wick.
- Once shaped, place the diyas on a flat surface to dry. Allow them to air dry for a few hours or overnight.
- Put oil or ghee in the diya and on the wick.
Making wheat flour diya at home is a symbol of love devotion and dedication towards the bond you share with your partner. On Karwa Chauth creating wheat diya for purity and puja thali is an important ritual. With just a few simple steps, you can add a personal touch to your celebrations while honouring traditional practices.
