diya: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	deeya • deep • diva • deepak

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Several colorful, decorated diya oil lamps with burning flames are arranged on a brass tray for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

Row of lit oil lamps with bright flames arranged on a red surface, celebrating Diwali in India.

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Hinduism Diwali puja arti oil lamp kerosene lamp Argand burner