Tulsi, one of the most sacred plants for Hindus, is not just some stems and a couple of leaves, but it is the epitome of purity. The Tulsi plant, for Hindus, is not just a plant that they water, but a ...

The act of lighting a diya has been in play since centuries to say the least. Dating back to ancient civilizations, lighting a lamp was seen as a symbol of dispelling darkness, both literally and ...

In many Indian homes, lighting a diya in the evening is such a quiet, ordinary act that it often goes unnoticed. No announcements. No elaborate rituals. Just a small flame placed near the doorway, the ...

World's largest diya: Ahead of the Diwali festival, the world's largest oil lamp or 'diya' was lit in Punjab's Mohali on Saturday evening, October 22. It was done in an attempt to give a message of ...

For a simple and beautiful Diwali decoration, grab some glass bangles, cardboard, glue, and tea lights, and transform them into a radiant diya. Make a centerpiece by putting diyas in a bowl filled ...