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A Diya, diyo, deya,[1] divaa, deepa, deepam, or deepak is an oil lamp. It is used in the Indian subcontinent, mostly in India and Nepal. It is usually made from clay and a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oils. Diyas are native to the Indian subcontinent. It is often used in Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Zoroastrian religious festivals such as Diwali[2] or the Kushti ceremony.
References
- ↑ Sacred Places of a Lifetime{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. National Geographic Society(2008). ISBN 978-1-4262-0336-7
- ↑ Diwali: Significance of a Diya. Zee Media Corporation Ltd.