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 ...

Much like me, Priya relies on diyas for Diwali decor, but in her case ... surrounding them with incense and more tea light candles to make the display bright, colorful, and inviting - within ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

They also light diyas (oil lamps) and candles to illuminate their homes and businesses. Govardhan Puja is the fourth day of Diwali and is also known as Annakut. On this day, people worship Lord ...