For me, however, the defining decor of Diwali has always been the diyas, or lamps. Diya, originating from the Sanskrit word "deepa," meaning light, were originally simple, small clay lamps filled ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

A unique tradition during Diwali in Varanasi is the diya-lit boat procession on the Ganges. Locals and pilgrims float small, earthen lamps in the river, creating a shimmering pathway of lights.

Line 4: People light diyas - earthen oil lamps and adorn their homes with colourful rangolis. Line 5: On Diwali, people clean their homes and decorate with flowers and colourful rangoli.