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 ...

sharing the joy and warmth of Diwali with neighbours and passersby. However, never leave any diya or candles unattended and make sure they are placed in a safe spot, away from things that can ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata Murty and their two daughters lit diyas outside 10 Downing Street on Sunday to mark Diwali. The UK's first British Asian prime minister and his family later joined ...

Best wishes on Diwali. Diwali is a day to light diyas, candles, lights and reflect upon the inner light that dwells in your body. May you find that too! Happy Diwali. Deep jalao deep jalo aaj ...