AFZAL HUSSAIN FAUJI/Nainital

In addition to the Naini lake and its natural beauty, Nainital is also known for the special candles made here. These candles have been popular for decades, especially among tourists. These candles are made in various designs, colours and with different aromas by locals and the demand for these candles increases during the Deepawali celebrations. Both the locals and tourists purchase these candles during the festivities.

Among the outlets selling such candles, the Mehrotra House of Wax is a shop about 50 years old and considered to be one of the popular candle shops in the city. The shop owner Varsha Mehrotra said that she launches new designs during Deepawali every year so that the customers have new items to choose from.

This year, the Aipan candle and Mit

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