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, ...

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A Bengaluru man, ran 5 km to create a diya GPS drawing for Diwali, but social media mistook it for a toilet, sparking hilarious reactions. Explore. Search Monday, Apr 21, 2025.

Diwali involved all of these, usually kicked off by a Diwali mela (market) where we purchased diyas and firecrackers. Diyas are little earthenware lamps filled with oil and epitomise Diwali for me.

Diwali is celebrated by people of all religions, signifying the victory of good over evil and justice over injustice. It is a festival of lights, with diyas and candles illuminating homes.

Some common Diwali gift categories are food, jewelry, homewares and diyas—small clay lamps lit during the holiday, Agarwal says. Avoid black and white, she adds, these colors symbolize mourning.

Adventurous in cuisine and brightly hued when it comes to the setting, the East Village restaurant will be full of diyas to celebrate Diwali, says chef and partner Chintan Pandya.

America has a huge population of Indian immigrants, around 4 million. These American Indians go all out to celebrate Diwali in America. In 2002, the festival was celebrated in the White House for ...