Diya
📖 Definition
a small oil lamp made from clay and commonly lit during Diwali.
3 Stories featuring "Diya"
"a small oil lamp made from clay and commonly lit during Diwali."
"a small clay lamp filled with oil and lit with a cotton wick, used in Hindu homes during prayers, festivals, and auspicious moments. The diya is one of the most recognisable symbols of Indian spiritual life — its small steady flame representing the light of faith in everyday darkness."
"a small clay oil lamp, traditionally lit during Diwali and other festivals"
Diya — Glossary Term from our collection. Found in 3 storys.