which is sure to bring light and warmth into your home this Diwali 🪔. A diya a traditional oil lamp made from clay, and used to decorate and brighten homes, shops and public places during Diwali.

For me, however, the defining decor of Diwali has always been the diyas, or lamps. Diya, originating from the Sanskrit word ...

Diwali or Deepavali commemorates the victory of good over evil during the course of five days," the Hindu American Foundation ...

So what is the deeper significance of lighting a diya (clay lamp) during Diwali? Kumud Merani tells us more. Disclaimer: Every religion and country as well as state in India might have different ...

Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'. Diwali is also celebrated in Sikhism and Jainism. Diwali ...

Most years in early November, Ishita Gawde uses two grocery carts at the store, one for each arm. They’re filled with all sorts of treats, curries and savory tastes for a major Indian ...

They perform ‘deepdan’ (offering oil lamps) in the honour of Goddess Ganga ... This unique tradition of lighting diyas on the day of Dev Diwali was initiated at the Panchganga Ghat in the year 1985.

Typical customs include spending time with family and friends, attending pujas (prayers), eating mithai (sweets), lighting diyas (lamps), and fireworks. But why is Diwali celebrated? Where does ...

Shirdi, Maharashtra, Nov 14: Devotees of Sai Baba on Diwali night lighted one lakh eight thousand diyas (lamps) within 30 seconds. "This was our way of expressing devotion for Baba's 'Nau ...