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	A '''diya''', '''diyo''', '''deya''',<ref>{{cite book\|title=Sacred Places of a Lifetime\|date=2008\|publisher=National Geographic Society\|location=Washington DC\|isbn=978-1-4262-0336-7\|page=270}}</ref> '''divaa''', '''deepa''', '''deepam''', or '''~~deep~~''' is an [[oil lamp]] ~~usually~~ made from clay, with a [[cotton]] [[Candle wick\|wick]] dipped in [[ghee~~]] or [[Vegetable fats and oils\|vegetable oils~~]]. Diyas are native to the Indian subcontinent ~~often used~~ in [[Hinduism\|Hindu]], [[Sikhism\|Sikh]], [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] ,[[Jainism\|Jain]] and ~~[[Zoroastrian]] religious~~ festivals ~~such as~~ [[Diwali]]<ref name="zeenews">{{cite web\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/diwali-significance-of-a-diya_5820.html\|title=Diwali: Significance of a Diya\|publisher=Zee Media Corporation Ltd\|access-date=July 19, 2013}}</ref> ~~or the [[Kushti]] ceremony.~~		A '''diya''', '''diyo''', '''deya''',<ref>{{cite book\|title=Sacred Places of a Lifetime\|date=2008\|publisher=National Geographic Society\|location=Washington DC\|isbn=978-1-4262-0336-7\|page=270}}</ref> '''deeya''', '''dia''', '''divaa''', '''deepa''', '''deepam''', '''deep''' , '''deepak''' or '''saki''' is an [[oil lamp]] made from clay or mud with a [[cotton]] [[Candle wick\|wick]] dipped in [[ghee]]. Diyas are native to the Indian subcontinent and they hold sacred prominence in [[Hinduism\|Hindu]], [[Sikhism\|Sikh]], [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] and [[Jainism\|Jain]] prayers as well as religious rituals, ceremonies and festivals including [[Diwali]].<ref name="zeenews">{{cite web\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/diwali-significance-of-a-diya_5820.html\|title=Diwali: Significance of a Diya\|publisher=Zee Media Corporation Ltd\|access-date=July 19, 2013}}</ref>

	==Traditional use==		==Traditional use==
	[[Clay]] ~~Diyas~~ are ~~often used temporarily as lighting for special occasions~~, ~~while diyas made of [[brass]]~~ are permanent fixtures in homes and temples. ~~Especially in Diwali~~, ~~diyas or candles are representing of~~ enlightenment, knowledge~~, or~~ wisdom. Diyas ~~are a part~~ of ~~Indian culture~~, ~~as a representative or ''sakshi'' for auspicious reasons, as well as an indicator~~ of ~~light that destroys darkness~~. ~~They are also used~~ as ~~decoration during~~ the ~~festival of lights -~~ [[Diwali]]. ~~Traditionally~~, ~~Indians light a diya every morning~~ and ~~evening~~.		[[Clay]] diyas are symbolically lit during prayers, rituals and ceremonies; they are permanent fixtures in homes and temples. The warm, bright glow emitted from a diya is considered auspicious - it represents enlightenment, prosperity, knowledge and wisdom. Diyas represent the triumph of light over dark, good over evil with the most notable example of this being on the day of [[Diwali]]. Diwali is celebrated every year to celebrate the triumph of good over evil as told in the Hindu epic, the [[Ramayana]]. Diwali marks the day [[Rama\|Lord Rama]], [[Sita\|Goddess Sita]] and [[Lakshmana]] returned home to [[Ayodhya (Ramayana)\|Ayodhya]] after 14 years in exile, away from their home fighting and eradicating evil. To welcome [[Rama\|Lord Rama]], [[Sita\|Goddess Sita]] and [[Lakshmana]] home, citizens of Ayodhya lit up the streets with diyas.

	~~While~~ lighting a diya, some also chant ''Shubham Karoti Kalyanam:''<blockquote>शुभं करोति कल्याणमारोग्यं धनसंपदा ।		Traditionally, diyas are lit every morning within [[Hindu temple\|Mandirs]].

			Whilst lighting a diya, some also chant the Sanskrit mantra ''Shubham Karoti Kalyanam:''<blockquote>शुभं करोति कल्याणमारोग्यं धनसंपदा ।

	शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते ॥		शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते ॥
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	==Festivals==		==Festivals==
	*[[File:Tealight Diyas.jpg\|thumb\|Tealight Diyas used for decoration during [[Diwali]]]][[Diwali]]: The lighting of diyas forms a part of celebrations and rituals of the ~~festival~~. Houses are decorated with small diyas placed at boundaries and entrances.<ref>The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British and Foreign India, China, and Australia Front Cover Parbury, Allen, and Company, 1834, page 346</ref> In fact, the name of Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which means the row of lights ("deep" means Diya and "avali" means row).<ref>Tej K. Bhatia and Naresh Sharma "The Routledge Intermediate Hindi Reader", Routledge, 2015 {{ISBN\|1317962850}}, 9781317962854</ref>		*[[File:Tealight Diyas.jpg\|thumb\|Tealight Diyas used for decoration during [[Diwali]]]][[Diwali]]: The lighting of diyas forms a part of celebrations and rituals of the important day in the Hindu calendar. Houses are decorated with small diyas placed at boundaries and entrances.<ref>The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British and Foreign India, China, and Australia Front Cover Parbury, Allen, and Company, 1834, page 346 </ref> In fact, the name of Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which means the row of lights ("deep" means Diya and "avali" means row).<ref>Tej K. Bhatia and Naresh Sharma "The Routledge Intermediate Hindi Reader", Routledge, 2015 {{ISBN\|1317962850}}, 9781317962854</ref>
	*[[Karthikai Deepam]]: Diyas, also known as deepam in Tamil Nadu, can be lighted, especially during the [[Karthikai Deepam]].		*[[Karthikai Deepam]]: Diyas, also known as deepam in Tamil Nadu, can be lighted, especially during the [[Karthikai Deepam]].

	===Worship and prayers===		===Worship and prayers===
	~~A diya~~ placed in temples and used to bless worshippers is referred to as an [[aarti]].		Lit diyas that are placed before Gods during prayer in temples and then used to bless worshippers is referred to as an [[aarti]].

	A similar lamp called a [[butter lamp]] is used in Tibetan [[Buddhist]] offerings as well.		A similar lamp called a [[butter lamp]] is used in Tibetan [[Buddhist]] offerings as well.

	===Hindu ~~Rituals~~===		===Hindu rituals===
	[[Birth]]: The lighting of diya is also part of the Hindu religion rituals related to birth.<ref name="HG1">{{cite web\|url=https://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/frequently-asked-questions-about-post-death-rites\|title=Rituals after death as per Hinduism\|publisher=Hindu Janajagruti Samiti\|access-date=April 25, 2018}}</ref><ref name="SM">{{cite web\|url=http://www.srimatham.com/death-samskara.html\|title=Introduction to death & dying\|publisher=srimatham.com\|access-date=April 25, 2018}}</ref><ref name="AS">{{cite web\|url=http://www.asiancremationusa.org/hindu-death-rites\|title=Hindu Death Rites\|publisher=Asian Cremation USA\|access-date=April 25, 2018}}</ref>		[[Birth]]: The lighting of diya is also part of the Hindu religion rituals related to birth.<ref name="HG1">{{cite web\|url=https://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/frequently-asked-questions-about-post-death-rites\|title=Rituals after death as per Hinduism\|publisher=Hindu Janajagruti Samiti\|access-date=April 25, 2018}}</ref><ref name="SM">{{cite web\|url=http://www.srimatham.com/death-samskara.html\|title=Introduction to death & dying\|publisher=srimatham.com\|access-date=April 25, 2018}}</ref><ref name="AS">{{cite web\|url=http://www.asiancremationusa.org/hindu-death-rites\|title=Hindu Death Rites\|publisher=Asian Cremation USA\|access-date=April 25, 2018}}</ref>

	==Types==		==Types==
	[[File:KuthuVilakku.JPG\|thumb\|right\| Top of the ornamental Nachiarkoil or Annam lamp of Tamilnadu.]]		[[File:KuthuVilakku.JPG\|thumb\|right\| Top of the ornamental Nachiarkoil or Annam lamp of Tamilnadu]]
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	In terms of the choice of material, the [[kiln]] fired [[earthenware]] lamps followed by the metallic lamps with multiple wicks, mostly of brass known as ''Samai'', are the most common, though other materials are also used such as [[patravali]] floating lamp made from leaves or permanent lamps made of stones.		In terms of the choice of material, the [[kiln]] fired [[earthenware]] lamps followed by the metallic lamps with multiple wicks, mostly of brass known as ''Samai'', are the most common, though other materials are also used such as [[patravali]] floating lamp made from [[leaves]] or permanent lamps made of [[stones]].

	In terms of wick design, ~~lamps~~ with one wick are most common followed by the ~~four~~ wick ~~styles~~, other variations such as ~~two~~, five or ~~sevel~~ wick~~, etc~~ also made.		In terms of wick design, diyas with one wick are most common, followed by the two wick style, but other variations such as four, five or seven wick lamps are also made.

	In terms of overall lamps design, the ornamental lamps come in various designs. The iconic [[Nachiarkoil lamp]], also known as ''"Annam lamp"'', is produced exclusively in by the Pather ([[Kammalar (caste)\|Kammalar]]) community in [[Nachiyar Koil]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name=nachiar1>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/71543906.cms PM Narendra Modi gifts Xi Jinping Annam lamp], Times of India, 11 ~~october~~ 2019.</ref><ref name=worldrecordsindia>[https://www.worldrecordsindia.com/2020/11/09/largest-collection-of-traditional-diyas-lamps/ ~~Makarand Shantaram Karandikar - Collected 1000+ Diya Set a World Record~~], World Records India, 09 november 2020.</ref>		In terms of overall lamps design, the ornamental lamps come in various designs. The iconic [[Nachiarkoil lamp]], also known as ''"Annam lamp"'', is produced exclusively in by the Pather ([[Kammalar (caste)\|Kammalar]]) community in [[Nachiyar Koil]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name=nachiar1>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/71543906.cms PM Narendra Modi gifts Xi Jinping Annam lamp], Times of India, 11 October 2019.</ref><ref name=worldrecordsindia>[https://www.worldrecordsindia.com/2020/11/09/largest-collection-of-traditional-diyas-lamps/ Largest collection of traditional diyas (lamps)], World Records India, 09 november 2020.</ref>

	==See also==		==See also==
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	** [[Nilavilakku\|Nilavilakku lamp]]		** [[Nilavilakku\|Nilavilakku lamp]]
	** [[Sky lantern]]		** [[Sky lantern]]
	** [[~~Oil lamp~~#Hinduism\|Types of Indian oil lamps]]		** [[Oil_lamp#Hinduism\|Types of Indian oil lamps]]
	* Related topics		* Related topics
	** [[Aarti]]		** [[Aarti]]

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	==Festivals==		==Festivals==
	*[[File:Tealight Diyas.jpg\|thumb\|Tealight Diyas used for decoration during [[Diwali]]]][[Diwali]]: The lighting of diyas forms a part of celebrations and rituals of the festival. Houses are decorated with small diyas placed at boundaries and entrances.<ref>The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British and Foreign India, China, and Australia Front Cover Parbury, Allen, and Company, 1834, page 346 </ref> In fact, the name of Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which means the row of lights ("deep" means Diya and "avali" means row).<ref>Tej K. Bhatia and Naresh Sharma "The Routledge Intermediate Hindi Reader", Routledge, 2015 {{ISBN\|1317962850}}, 9781317962854</ref>		*[[File:Tealight Diyas.jpg\|thumb\|Tealight Diyas used for decoration during [[Diwali]]]][[Diwali]]: The lighting of diyas forms a part of celebrations and rituals of the festival. Houses are decorated with small diyas placed at boundaries and entrances.<ref>The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British and Foreign India, China, and Australia Front Cover Parbury, Allen, and Company, 1834, page 346</ref> In fact, the name of Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which means the row of lights ("deep" means Diya and "avali" means row).<ref>Tej K. Bhatia and Naresh Sharma "The Routledge Intermediate Hindi Reader", Routledge, 2015 {{ISBN\|1317962850}}, 9781317962854</ref>
	*[[Karthikai Deepam]]: Diyas, also known as deepam in Tamil Nadu, can be lighted, especially during the [[Karthikai Deepam]].		*[[Karthikai Deepam]]: Diyas, also known as deepam in Tamil Nadu, can be lighted, especially during the [[Karthikai Deepam]].

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	** [[Sky lantern]]		** [[Sky lantern]]
	** [[~~Oil_lamp~~#Hinduism\|Types of Indian oil lamps]]		** [[Oil lamp#Hinduism\|Types of Indian oil lamps]]
	* Related topics		* Related topics
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	==References==		==References==
	{{commons category\|Diyas (lights)}}~~Below is the reference related to Diya lamp You can visit and know more about this.~~{{Reflist}}		{{commons category\|Diyas (lights)}}
	~~In [https://www.blogric.com/happy-diwali-2021/ Diwali festival] this lamp is lighting. Because Diwali means the festival of lights.~~
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	A '''diya''', '''diyo''', '''deya''',<ref>{{cite book\|title=Sacred Places of a Lifetime\|date=2008\|publisher=National Geographic Society\|location=Washington DC\|isbn=978-1-4262-0336-7\|page=270}}</ref> '''divaa''', '''deepa''', '''deepam''', or '''deep''' is an [[oil lamp]] usually made from clay, with a [[cotton]] [[Candle wick\|wick]] dipped in [[ghee]] or [[Vegetable fats and oils\|vegetable oils]]. Diyas are native to the Indian subcontinent often used in [[Hinduism\|Hindu]], [[Sikhism\|Sikh]], [[Jainism\|Jain]] and [[Zoroastrian]] religious festivals such as [[Diwali]]<ref name="zeenews">{{cite web\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/diwali-significance-of-a-diya_5820.html\|title=Diwali: Significance of a Diya\|publisher=Zee Media Corporation Ltd\|access-date=July 19, 2013}}</ref> or the [[Kushti]] ceremony.		A '''diya''', '''diyo''', '''deya''',<ref>{{cite book\|title=Sacred Places of a Lifetime\|date=2008\|publisher=National Geographic Society\|location=Washington DC\|isbn=978-1-4262-0336-7\|page=270}}</ref> '''divaa''', '''deepa''', '''deepam''', or '''deep''' is an [[oil lamp]] usually made from clay, with a [[cotton]] [[Candle wick\|wick]] dipped in [[ghee]] or [[Vegetable fats and oils\|vegetable oils]]. Diyas are native to the Indian subcontinent often used in [[Hinduism\|Hindu]], [[Sikhism\|Sikh]], [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] ,[[Jainism\|Jain]] and [[Zoroastrian]] religious festivals such as [[Diwali]]<ref name="zeenews">{{cite web\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/diwali-significance-of-a-diya_5820.html\|title=Diwali: Significance of a Diya\|publisher=Zee Media Corporation Ltd\|access-date=July 19, 2013}}</ref> or the [[Kushti]] ceremony.

	==Traditional use==		==Traditional use==
	[[Clay]] Diyas are often used temporarily as lighting for special occasions, while diyas made of [[brass]] are permanent fixtures in homes and temples. Especially in Diwali, diyas or candles are representing of enlightenment, knowledge, or wisdom.		[[Clay]] Diyas are often used temporarily as lighting for special occasions, while diyas made of [[brass]] are permanent fixtures in homes and temples. Especially in Diwali, diyas or candles are representing of enlightenment, knowledge, or wisdom. Diyas are a part of Indian culture, as a representative or ''sakshi'' for auspicious reasons, as well as an indicator of light that destroys darkness. They are also used as decoration during the festival of lights - [[Diwali]]. Traditionally, Indians light a diya every morning and evening.
	~~In Hinduism~~, ~~diyas~~ are also used to ~~welcome~~ the ~~goddess Laxmi into~~ the ~~house during Diwali~~.
			While lighting a diya, some also chant ''Shubham Karoti Kalyanam:''<blockquote>शुभं करोति कल्याणमारोग्यं धनसंपदा ।

			शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते ॥

			दीपज्योतिः परब्रह्म दीपज्योतिर्जनार्दनः ।

			दीपो हरतु मे पापं दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते ॥<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Shubham Karoti Kalyanam - In sanskrit with meaning\|url=https://greenmesg.org/stotras/others/shubham_karoti_kalyanam.php\|access-date=2021-06-10\|website=greenmesg.org}}</ref>

			Shubham Karoti Kalyaannam-Aarogyam Dhana-Sampadaa \|

			Shatru-Buddhi-Vinaashaaya Diipa-Jyotir-Namostute \|\|

			Diipa-Jyotih Para-Brahma Diipa-Jyotir-Janaardanah \|

			Diipo Haratu Me Paapam Diipa-Jyotir-Namostute \|\|</blockquote>Meaning:

			I pay my salutation (''namaskara'') to the light / lamp which brings auspiciousness; prosperity, good health, abundance of money and wealth, and the destruction of the intellect’s enemy. The light of the lamp represents the Supreme Brahman as well as Janardhana ([[Vishnu]]), let the light absolve the sins, I pay my salutations to this light / lamp.

			This ''shloka'' is recited while lighting the lamp. Light is considered a symbol of auspiciousness, prosperity, and abundance in many cultures. It is believed that ''deepam'' is the symbol of knowledge.

	==Festivals==		==Festivals==
	*[[Diwali]]: The lighting of diyas forms a part of celebrations and rituals of the festival. Houses are decorated with small diyas placed at boundaries and entrances.<ref>The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British and Foreign India, China, and Australia Front Cover Parbury, Allen, and Company, 1834, page 346 </ref> In fact, the name of Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which means the row of lights ("deep" means Diya and "avali" means row).<ref>Tej K. Bhatia and Naresh Sharma "The Routledge Intermediate Hindi Reader", Routledge, 2015 {{ISBN\|1317962850}}, 9781317962854</ref>		*[[File:Tealight Diyas.jpg\|thumb\|Tealight Diyas used for decoration during [[Diwali]]]][[Diwali]]: The lighting of diyas forms a part of celebrations and rituals of the festival. Houses are decorated with small diyas placed at boundaries and entrances.<ref>The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British and Foreign India, China, and Australia Front Cover Parbury, Allen, and Company, 1834, page 346 </ref> In fact, the name of Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which means the row of lights ("deep" means Diya and "avali" means row).<ref>Tej K. Bhatia and Naresh Sharma "The Routledge Intermediate Hindi Reader", Routledge, 2015 {{ISBN\|1317962850}}, 9781317962854</ref>
	*[[Karthikai Deepam]]: Diyas, also known as deepam in Tamil Nadu, can be lighted, especially during the [[Karthikai Deepam]].		*[[Karthikai Deepam]]: Diyas, also known as deepam in Tamil Nadu, can be lighted, especially during the [[Karthikai Deepam]].

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	{{commons category\|Diyas (lights)}}		{{commons category\|Diyas (lights)}}Below is the reference related to Diya lamp You can visit and know more about this.{{Reflist}}
			In [https://www.blogric.com/happy-diwali-2021/ Diwali festival] this lamp is lighting. Because Diwali means the festival of lights.
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{{short description|Oil or ghee based candle from South Asia}}
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[[File:Diwali Diya.jpg|thumb]]
A '''diya''', '''diyo''', '''deya''',<ref>{{cite book|title=Sacred Places of a Lifetime|date=2008|publisher=National Geographic Society|location=Washington DC|isbn=978-1-4262-0336-7|page=270}}</ref> '''divaa''', '''deepa''', '''deepam''', or '''deep''' is an [[oil lamp]] usually made from clay, with a [[cotton]] [[Candle wick|wick]] dipped in [[ghee]] or [[Vegetable fats and oils|vegetable oils]]. Diyas are native to the Indian subcontinent often used in [[Hinduism|Hindu]], [[Sikhism|Sikh]], [[Jainism|Jain]] and [[Zoroastrian]] religious festivals such as [[Diwali]]<ref name="zeenews">{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/diwali-significance-of-a-diya_5820.html|title=Diwali: Significance of a Diya|publisher=Zee Media Corporation Ltd|access-date=July 19, 2013}}</ref> or the [[Kushti]] ceremony.

==Traditional use==
[[Clay]] Diyas are often used temporarily as lighting for special occasions, while diyas made of [[brass]] are permanent fixtures in homes and temples. Especially in Diwali, diyas or candles are representing of enlightenment, knowledge, or wisdom.
In Hinduism, diyas are also used to welcome the goddess Laxmi into the house during Diwali.

==Festivals==
*[[Diwali]]: The lighting of diyas forms a part of celebrations and rituals of the festival. Houses are decorated with small diyas placed at boundaries and entrances.<ref>The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British and Foreign India, China, and Australia Front Cover Parbury, Allen, and Company, 1834, page 346 </ref> In fact, the name of Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which means the row of lights ("deep" means Diya and "avali" means row).<ref>Tej K. Bhatia and Naresh Sharma "The Routledge Intermediate Hindi Reader", Routledge, 2015 {{ISBN|1317962850}}, 9781317962854</ref>
*[[Karthikai Deepam]]: Diyas, also known as deepam in Tamil Nadu, can be lighted, especially during the [[Karthikai Deepam]].

===Worship and prayers===
A diya placed in temples and used to bless worshippers is referred to as an [[aarti]].

A similar lamp called a [[butter lamp]] is used in Tibetan [[Buddhist]] offerings as well.

===Hindu Rituals===
[[Birth]]: The lighting of diya is also part of the Hindu religion rituals related to birth.<ref name="HG1">{{cite web|url=https://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/frequently-asked-questions-about-post-death-rites|title=Rituals after death as per Hinduism|publisher=Hindu Janajagruti Samiti|access-date=April 25, 2018}}</ref><ref name="SM">{{cite web|url=http://www.srimatham.com/death-samskara.html|title=Introduction to death & dying|publisher=srimatham.com|access-date=April 25, 2018}}</ref><ref name="AS">{{cite web|url=http://www.asiancremationusa.org/hindu-death-rites|title=Hindu Death Rites|publisher=Asian Cremation USA|access-date=April 25, 2018}}</ref>

==Types==
[[File:KuthuVilakku.JPG|thumb|right| Top of the ornamental Nachiarkoil or Annam lamp of Tamilnadu.]]

In terms of the choice of material, the [[kiln]] fired [[earthenware]] lamps followed by the metallic lamps with multiple wicks, mostly of brass known as ''Samai'', are the most common, though other materials are also used such as [[patravali]] floating lamp made from leaves or permanent lamps made of stones.

In terms of wick design, lamps with one wick are most common followed by the four wick styles, other variations such as two, five or sevel wick, etc also made.

In terms of overall lamps design, the ornamental lamps come in various designs. The iconic [[Nachiarkoil lamp]], also known as ''"Annam lamp"'', is produced exclusively in by the Pather ([[Kammalar (caste)|Kammalar]]) community in [[Nachiyar Koil]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name=nachiar1>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/71543906.cms PM Narendra Modi gifts Xi Jinping Annam lamp], Times of India, 11 october 2019.</ref><ref name=worldrecordsindia>[https://www.worldrecordsindia.com/2020/11/09/largest-collection-of-traditional-diyas-lamps/ Makarand Shantaram Karandikar - Collected 1000+ Diya Set a World Record], World Records India, 09 november 2020.</ref>

==See also==
* Other lamps
** [[Butter lamp]]
**[[Navratra Akhand Jyoti]]
** [[Nachiarkoil lamp]]
** [[Nilavilakku|Nilavilakku lamp]]
** [[Sky lantern]]
** [[Oil_lamp#Hinduism|Types of Indian oil lamps]]
* Related topics
** [[Aarti]]
** [[Diwali]]
** [[Rangoli]]
** [[List of light sources]]

==References==
{{commons category|Diyas (lights)}}

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{{Artificial light sources}}
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[[Category:Oil lamp]]
[[Category:Indian pottery]]
[[Category:Objects used in Hindu worship]]
[[Category:Fire in Hindu worship]]
[[Category:Puja (Hinduism)]]

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