Hindu households begin their day with lighting a diya, a sacred act symbolizing light's triumph over darkness. The material of the lamp, from humble clay to precious silver, influences spiritual ...

Kartik Month, also known as Damodara Month, is a significant period in Hinduism dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu. This year, it runs from October 8 to November 6, 2025. A key practice is deep daan ...

Video shows elderly man lighting a lamp outside his home for Diwali with no decorations The clip highlights simplicity, contrasting with typical Diwali lights and flower garlands The video has gone ...

Trump spoke about the significance of lighting diyas on Diwali and said that it is a “symbol of faith in the victory of light over darkness”. United States President Donald Trump extended Diwali ...

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First Diya: Place near the dustbin facing south to ward off untimely death and ensure the family’s longevity and protection. Second Diya: Light with ghee and place in front of the home mandir or ...

Dhanteras initiates the five-day-long Diwali festival and is observed with great faith and celebration. Lighting diyas on this day is regarded as very auspicious, as light is said to drive away the ...

Ensure the entrance or designated spot outside your home is clean. Fill a traditional lamp with ghee or oil and place a cotton wick. Light the diya during the specified Sandhya time. Recite mantras or ...

Diya Suriya, who is the daughter of actors Suriya and Jyothika, will make her directorial debut with the docu-drama, Leading Light. The docu-drama is set for an Oscar qualifying run at the Regency ...

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with creative diya decoration ideas! 🪔 In this tutorial, learn how to make a stunning DIY peacock diya using clay, paint, glitter, and stones. Perfect for Diwali, ...