Earthen lamps for the Karthigai season

Hawkers on South Mada Street are resourceful people. And one look at what they have to sell you will indicate to seasons, festivals and trends.

With the onset of the month of Karthigai, a few of these hawkers who prefer to rotate the products they sell are now selling a earthen lamps.

There are a variety to choose from including some nicely designed and fancy ones which are priced at Rs.150. And there are the basic ones too, sold cheap.