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 "deepa," meaning light, were originally simple, small clay lamps filled ...

The festival of lights, Deepavali (or Diwali), is a time when homes across ... to welcome the energy of wealth and good fortune. Clay Diyas: Clay is a natural, earthy material that harmonizes ...

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 means row of lights and the celebrations take place over five days. Many Hindus celebrate by decorating their homes, shops and the mandir (Hindu place of worship) with diyas (clay lamps).

Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil ... and November 1. Diwali falls on Halloween this year, and some celebrants have already been seen lighting tea lights called diyas in their scary ...