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Diwali Diyas |
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The foremost and the profound symbol of Diwali has been Diwali Diyas. The legendary story of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya states that people celebrated the event by lighting oil lamps. Since then, it is customary to light up the fifteenth Amavasya night of Karthika with jillions of lamps. Not only they add to the charm of decorations of Diwali but are a vital part of puja ingredients.
The flame of Diya is significant and imparts a strong message to the mankind. The tradition of Diwali lights stands for the eternal light of peace and truth. The natives of Ayodhya lit these lamps so that Lord Rama does not deviate from his path in the dark night. The implication is clear. The light is actually the path guider, both in physical as well as metaphysical terms. The message of Diwali is to destroy evil inside and inculcate the elements of virtuosity by the means of the eternal light.
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Traditionally, Diwali diyas were made of clay with cotton wicks in them. With everything getting a makeover nowadays. Lamps too have got into new avatars. Candles can also be called as the new form of Diyas. Designer Diyas come in varied sizes, shapes and colors. To give to your surroundings a traditional zing, you can bring home Diwali diyas with the idol of deities on it. Bright color diyas are used to accentuate the beauty of Diwali rangoli. Nickel coated and brass Diyas are mostly preferred to be included in the puja thali. Oil lamp stands too can be bought in both metal as well as clay.
You can indulge into such Diwali crafts to make your Diwali all the more eventful. Making Diyas at home can be an exciting Diwali activity. You can make a beautiful oil lamp on your own. Take some porcelain clay and mold it into the shape of a diya. Keep the molded form under the sunlight or in a pre-heated oven. Let it get dried. Now paint it in your favorite color. You can decorate it with mirrors, zari and sequins. Your Diyas are ready to light up your world with it's divine glow.
The rest of the country has their own way of celebrating the Indian new year. Companies pay bonus to their employees and shops offer huge discounts on their products. It is the time of the year when shopping spree is at it's peak. People buy things for themselves as well as their loved ones to present them as gifts. Therefore, there is a sign of prosperity everywhere with lots of material inflow.
Decorated homes, firecrackers dazzling the sky with varied colors and puja rituals making the environment heavenly on the Indian New Year. | |
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