The festival of lights, Deepavali (or Diwali), is a time when homes across ... the recommended directions for optimal positivity. Metal Diyas: Brass or copper diyas are known to amplify prosperity ...

Diwali falls on Amavasya (no moon night ... Lakshmi’s footprints and are believed to ward off evil spirits. Metal diyas: In South India, intricately carved metal (bronze, brass) diyas ...

Celebrate Diwali this year by making your own paper diya wall hanging, which is sure to bring light and warmth into your home this Diwali 🪔. A diya a traditional oil lamp made from clay ...

These lamps are known as diyas or divas. Through this, the festival of Diwali was born. Image caption, The diyas represent the lights that guided Rama and Sita home, as told in the poem Ramayana.

So what is the deeper significance of lighting a diya (clay lamp) during Diwali? Kumud Merani tells us more. Disclaimer: Every religion and country as well as state in India might have different ...