This traditional style Diwali lantern is handmade from eco friendly hard paper and sets up easily under 2 minutes. The latest 2025 version is made from high quality hard paper and cloth like inlay and tail which is more water resistant. No assembly required, simply unfold and attach to the pre-placed paper clips and hang. This lantern folds back for storage and reused year after year.Diwali lantern also known as "Aakasha Deepa" (lantern of the sky) in Sanskrit, is hung in front of homes during the festival of lights to invite and guide the positive energies and ancestral sprits back to homes during the festival of lights.The traditional Aakash Deep is Ashtkoni (Octagonal) shaped like a Kuber (God of Wealth) yantra.This makes an excellent gifts or return gifts! Contact Store for bulk discount. *** Akashdeep Color and Diya will be available on and after October 5 *** Included required hardware - paper clips and string to hang. After unfolding join them at the seams by the paper clips or can be stapled. See the instructional video athttps://deeptraditions.com/products/foldable-large-paper-lanternhttps://youtu.be/v4-y3McaIaI Electrical Assembly Not Included - Wires, sockets, plugs and the recommended low wattage LED bulb (2 Watts).
