Most religions practice lighting a lamp or candle at a holy place. So what is the deeper significance of lighting a diya (clay lamp) during Diwali? Kumud Merani tells us more. Disclaimer ...

Here’s a look at some of the customs and traditions that make Diwali one of the most cherished festivals: 1. Lighting Diyas ...

Diwali, the festival of lights ... “[During this time] Indian restaurants and homes put out diyas [candles or clay lamps], and the evening starts with puja [prayers] to Lakshmi – the goddess ...

Add tiny diyas around the rangoli to enhance its ... that stays vibrant throughout the celebration. Traditional Diwali ...

To this day, people celebrate Diwali by lighting diyas or candles in their homes – a true Festival of Light. During Diwali, families often make decorative patterns of diyas, lotus flowers and ...

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A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India. It is known as the festival of lights as people illuminate oil lamps or candles to symbolise the ...

A diva is an Indian candle holder that is decorated ... Activities like colouring in pictures of fireworks, diyas and images associated with Diwali are a good way to familiarise your children ...

"I’m also excited for Diwali, because we might have fireworks and sparklers, and that’s really fun," Pritika said. "One time we had the diyas ... so instead we light candles." ...