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, ...

Light up your home this festive season with beautiful and creative Diya decoration ideas for Diwali! 🪔 Learn how to decorate plain clay diyas using glitter, mirrors, beads, acrylic paint ...

Evanston residents like Bindu Reddy celebrating Diwali this year set out diyas, or small lamps, to symbolize the festival of lights. Avani Kalra, Reporter November 5, 2021.

Diwali, one of the most important festivals in India, commenced Thursday, with the main festivities due to take place on Saturday, November 14. Each year, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world ...

It's always a special day for all South Asians worldwide to be celebrating their heritage and culture during this festive season of Diwali. The greatest holiday that stands between Thanksgiving ...

5th April 2020 Reminds me of illuminous Diwali Diya lights in the month of Chaitra. Peace is our Aim. India has been under a strict lockdown since March 22, halting ...

"I only put them out during Diwali time," my mom told me. "Your grandmother would draw two by the door every day with kumkum.". Growing up in Gujarat, swastikas were all around her.

I am staring at our dining table — and heaving a sigh of relief. It is free of Diwali clutter this year. Hardly anybody has sent out bulky hampers stuffed with honey and jam and nuts and mithai ...