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| | Aether: The Varati - Culture - Diya |
 | | Usually diyas are claimed against one another by members of the same caste, although it is not unheard of for a vaisya to challenge a kshatri to a duel. | | | An Akhund is empowered to judge a diya between high-ranking kshatri, such as Nayakas, as well as any member of the Atarvani equal or below their own rank. | | | This tradition is ancient, having been established even before the time of Atar, and is such a powerful custom that if the Visir is challenged and defeated in a diya during the absence of Atar, the God-King does indeed lose his throne. |
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| | Welcome to Diva Arts |
| | The earthen Diya used on the occasion of Diwali reflects ancient design sense that is simple and stunning in concept and universal in appeal. | | | The ecstatic collection of Diyas that can be sourced from Diva Arts besides Diwali can be lit on any occasion by anyone regardless of religion, caste and creed. | | | It is with each Deepawali and the lights that illuminate the homes and hearts, that this simple truth finds new reason and hope. |
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| | Patak's Indian Foods in Canada |
| | During Diwali, dozens of small candles or clay “diyas”; are lit and placed around homes to signify the renewal of life and the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance. | | | The term "diwali, " from the Sanskrit "Deepa Vali" or Deepawali, refers to the rows of diyas or "festival of lights" which is in commemoration of the legendary Lord Rama's return from exile and coronation as King. | | | Diwali is also a time to worship Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, beauty, happiness, home and hearth. |
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http://www.pataks.ca/events/diwali-tips.html
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| | The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum |
| | During meditation, a lighted diya serves as the focal point for the mind’s concentration. | | | This was the beginning of illuminations, which later came to mark auspicious events like coronations, inaugurations, weddings, victories, birth of a regent, birthdays, welcome ceremonies, festivals, etc. This practice is followed till today. | | | Social history informs of tribals’ singing and dancing in groups to offer lamps to please their deity, lamps being lit amidst the rangoli and dancers twirling with diyas in their palms, etc. In Kashmir, peacocks were worshipped with lamps. |
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http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031019/spectrum/main2.htm
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| | Rediff Diwali Special |
| | Originally intended as ways of illumination for the same reasons as diyas, fire crackers "illuminate" much more by sound than by light. | | | Beautifying one's house is a very important part of Diwali. | | | It is also to welcome them that Rangolis are made and sweetmeats served. |
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http://www.rediff.com/diwali/custom.htm
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| | Diwali Festival in Calcutta |
| | For this reason in the south, people light diyas in their houses on the day preceding Diwali. | | | The goddess Lakshmi (consort of Vishnu), who is the symbol of wealth and prosperity, is also worshipped on this day. | | | Assuming his fifth incarnation of Narasimha, the man-lion,Vishnu killed Hiranyakshipu with his claws in the courtyard just before day break, hence steering clear of the boundaries of the boon. |
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http://www.calcuttayellowpages.com/diwali.html
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| | Diwali at IIT Kharagpur: Illumination and Rangoli |
| | Since the diyas have to be lit using cotton wicks, making the wicks itself is a time taking process. | | | The diyas are filled with oil and the wicks are placed in place. | | | The word "Diwali" come from of the Sanskrit word "Deepavali" -- Deepa meaning light and Avali, meaning a row. |
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| | Missing a Guyana Deepavali |
| | On the eve of Deepavali, Hindus lit a diya and placed it on the entrance of the home. | | | The temples were usually visited in the course of the day and at dawn, prayers and offerings made to Lord Ganesh and Mother Laxhmi, the Goddess of wealth. | | | Even non-Hindus would partake in the motorcade to show their appreciation of the festival and to lend support to Hindus. |
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http://www.landofsixpeoples.com/news022/ns211048.htm
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| | ValueIndia - Diwali (Diyas (Candles))( 1 to 6 of 6 ) |
| | Large Diwali Diya - This large, beautiful, handpainted diya by women artisans in India promises to light up your Diwali this year. | | | Diwali Shankh Puja Diya - These 2 large, beautiful, handpainted diya by women artisans in India promises to light up your Diwali this year. | | | Specially made for valueindia patrons on this auspicious occasion of Diwali by the women artisans of India. |
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| | diwali diya |
| | The earthen diya used on the occasion of Diwali, reflects ancient design sense that is simple and stunning in concept and universal in appeal. | | | Houses are illuminated with Diwali diyas, candles, and more recently artificial, colorful lighting. | | | There are also diyas with zari and mirror in exuberant colours. |
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http://diwali-diya.blogspot.com
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| | The Hindu : Good old diya |
| | Among them diyas and cotton for wicks are always there. | | | Nobody knows for certain when the first diya was lit, but it continues to be popular. | | | Some diyas are pleasingly painted and joined in threes or fives or sevens. |
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http://www.hinduonnet.com/2000/10/28/stories/13281105.htm
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| | The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories |
| | But so great was the faith of the people that they lighted diyas in front of the closed doors of the temple. | | | The one who received the message was told to pass on this message to five more persons or they will not reap the benefit. | | | Many girls who could not go to temples lit diyas before the idols of Ganesha at their homes. |
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http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031107/ldh1.htm
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| | Diwali Festival of Light |
| | Deepavali diyas or lamps burn brightly to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. | | | Many Hindus start their financial new year on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. | | | Sweets, crackers, diyas, rangolis, gifts - Deepavali has come to be associated with these. |
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http://www.bestnetcraft.com/come2india/diwali-festival.html
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| | Diwali diyas in the White House?- The Times of India |
| | And they say it won’t be long before even the White House is lit up with diyas. | | | Diwali diyas in the White House?- The Times of India | | | Typically, American fire codes do not allow bursting of firecrackers, but in every other aspect, the festivals of song and light have caught on in a big way among the NRIs. |
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/articleshow?artid=216502
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| | Diwali - Diwali Gifts,Send Diwali Gifts,Send Deepawali Gifts,Send Divali Gifts,Diwali Gifts to India |
| | Send Diwali diyas to loved ones across the globe and enable them celebrate Diwali with joys and traditions festooned with sparkling gleam of the diyas that are sure to convey your message of love to make dear ones feel special. | | | Thali containing roli chawal, a holy thread and a diya marks the loving tie among brothers and sisters. | | | Mark the beginning of Deepavali with Lord Ganesha and shower the prosperous blessings of Goddess Laxmi on loved ones by sending splendid Laxmi-Ganesha gifts in any corner of the world. |
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http://www.indiangiftsportal.com/india-shopping/diwali-gifts/diwali-diyas
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| | 1,22,400 diyas light up Chedda Nagar |
| | For the last two weeks, women who wished to participate had been practicing lighting the diyas with the special holder. | | | “It was truly amazing to watch and it’s doubly exciting because the aim of the event is to show solidarity with those affected by natural disasters and for world peace,” said Radha Jaykumar, a resident of Chedda Nagar, who had come to watch the diyas being lit. | | | The number of people who came to see the diyas |
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http://web.mid-day.com/metro/chembur/2005/may/108744.htm
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| | The Telegraph - Calcutta : Metro |
| | But if you really want to spark up in style, check out the bell metal or dokra diya s shaped like animals, tribal men and women and gods and goddesses playing lady with the lamp. | | | Shapes vary widely to include everything from conch shells to gods and goddesses. | | | To avoid a storm in a glass cup, these, like candles, are safely stuffed with wax and a wick. |
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http://www.telegraphindia.com/1041109/asp/calcutta/story_3974073.asp
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| | Saroj's Cookbook: Diwali Special: Introduction to Diwali Diyas |
| | Though the traditional fare for any festival will never change, and will never lose its charm and charisma, new ideas to present them, are always welcome. | | | But do not limit yourself to the same. | | | If diya moulds are hard to come by, use a 'shankya' used in Indian traditional homes, to give medicines to infants, it has a similar shape. |
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http://www.bawarchi.com/cookbook/diwalidiya1.html
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| | Diwali Diyas (candles) |
| | A Diwali Diya is a small lamp that is lit especially at Diwali (New Year's in India). | | | This will be the bottom of your diya. | | | Show the children the tealight candle and remind them that their pot must be large enough for the candle to fit inside. |
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http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/india/mdiyas.htm
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| | Dhanteras & Diyas |
| | I have read that a lit diya is a ‘witness’ to our life. | | | According to the Rigveda, the origin of the diya is the Sun. | | | I have some new information on Diyas and Dhanteras. |
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http://www.dalsabzi.com/Language_Festivals/dhanteras_and_diyas.htm
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| | @BFS! |
| | In some parts of India, Laxmi, the goddess of wealth is worshipped with the hope that her blessings will bring prosperity to one and all. | | | The students read books about Diwali and listened to Indian music. | | | When the students in the Red and Orange Rooms recently celebrated Diwali, they experienced firsthand the festive, traditional decorations, clothing, music, flowers, and diyas of Diwali. |
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http://www.brooklynfriends.org/atbfs/0203/11.25.02-2.html
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| | Columns - Mahmood Farooqui - Those were the diyas |
| | Even today a significant proportion of sculptors and artisans who make crackers, diyas, and clay Gods and Goddesses, for Dussehra, Durga Pooja and Diwali are Muslims. | | | Columns - Mahmood Farooqui - Those were the diyas | | | The last word however must be Ghalib’s (who was addicted to gambling), and who had fallen in love with the diyas of Banaras (his long poem on it is called Chiragh-e-Dair) — |
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http://www.mid-day.com/columns/Mahmood_Farooqui/2002/November/35806.htm
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| | :: Diversity Now . ca - Preserving our Culture: Diwali in Canada ... |
| | If you make it at Diwali then your house stays full with joy.â | | | Diyas were also lit to show appreciation and the tradition has been observed since that time. | | | There are many traditions associated with Diwali such as a special cleaning of the house, placing diyas in each room, giving children gifts of gold and attending temple with family in the evening. |
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http://www.diversitynow.ca/article.jsp?content=20041001_090745_5780&sec=homepage
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| | Virindi Spells |
| | I am studying those most enigmatic beings, the Virindi. | | | A note translated by Diyas al-Yat, from a fragment of obsidian found in the possession of a Virindi. | | | Diyas al-Yat gives you Translated Virindi Envoy's Note. |
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http://www.thejackcat.com/AC/Hobbies/Quests/Spells.htm
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| | Math Problems |
| | How many diyas were lit in their house? | | | There were 4 diyas in their front window. | | | How many diyas were there in all three houses together? |
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http://www.riverdale.k12.or.us/~ktonning/97_98/math.htm
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| | 40,000 diyas for one song |
| | Director Rajesh Singh picturised the said number on the banks of Raj Ghat, the holy river of Varanasi. | | | Believe it or not, as many as 40,000 diyas were lit for a ‘karwa chouth’ song for producers B.L. Saboo and Poonam Jhawer’s AANCH. | | | The makers lined the bank with 40,000 earthen diyas and it took almost 150 people to light the lamps, running almost three kilometres in length. |
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| | BEST diyas |
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| | Send diwali diyas to India, Diya Candle Gift Set |
| | Send diwali diyas to India, Diya Candle Gift Set | | | A hamper with an exotic aromatic mud diyas along with cylindrical candles for the coming festival of lights. | | | Quantity: Six pieces mud diyas, four pieces flower shape mud diyas and four cylindrical candles. |
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| | Diwali Diyas in a Platter: Laxmi-Ganesh Diya,Indian Gifts Portal |
| | Note: Accessories shown (if any) are not a part of the product. | | | This can be lit beautifully or can sit on a table as a great decorative piece. | | | During festivals, this 8X 6 diyas in a platter, gives a warm welcome to the guests. |
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| | kpowerinfinity: October 2004 |
| | For more information on Illumination at IITKGP, you can visit Apro 's blog. | | | And when the diyas burn, people tend to become delirious with ecstacy. | | | After all, a month of back-breaking, night-lamp lighting work goes in for that. |
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| | blue pottery diyas, Indian diyas, candles India, handmade candles, send candles to India, send candles to world | | | It may also be used to decorate the house as unique pieces of blue pottery. | | | These small artistry diyas are hand crafted and made using traditional blue pottery techniques. |
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| | Manas: Culture, Festivals of India, Diwali |
| | It usually takes place eighteen days after Dusshera. | | | It is colloquially known as the "festival of lights", for the common practice is to light small oil lamps (called diyas) and place them around the home, in courtyards, verandahs, and gardens, as well as on roof-tops and outer walls. | | | In urban areas, especially, candles are substituted for diyas; and among the nouveau riche, neon lights are made to substitute for candles. |
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http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/Culture/Festivals/Diwali.html
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| | IndiaGiftz.com Diwali Diwali Diyas / Candles Send Diwali Diyas / Candles to India, Send Diwali Diyas / Candles to ... |
| | Akhand Jyot, A 21 diyas stand with Lord Ganesha made of terracottaâ¦, Send Diwali Gifts to India, Diwali Sweets, Candles Diyas, Deepawali, Deepavali, Divali, Dipawali | | | A 21 diyas stand with Lord Ganesha made of terracotta⦠| | | Kalash Thaal, A traditional kalash thaal made of terracotta with 5 ethnic diyasâ¦, Send Diwali Gifts to India, Diwali Sweets, Candles Diyas, Deepawali, Deepavali, Divali, Dipawali |
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| | Send Diwali Gifts to India - Diwali Hampers, Puja Thali & Diyas, Sweets, Dry Fruits, Chocolates to India on Diwali - ... |
| | All Diwali Special gifts to India will be delivered between 22nd to 24th of Oct. 2003 unless | | | A Diwali Special Greeting Card goes FREE with every gift from this section. | | | We have provided a whole new range of products here including Super Saver Hampers, Sweets, Dry Fruits,, Chocolates, Puja Thalis, Terracota Diyas, Sarees, Jewellery etc. All these items are at heavily discounted prices to add to your festive mood and in keeping with our tradition since past THREE YEARS |
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| | iShopIndian.com :: Gift Sets :: Diyas & Snacks Set |
| | Give someone a special gift that will illuminate their holiday and fill up their stomach! | | | This gift pack contains twelve (12) diyas, one pack of Vijaya Chakli (7 oz.) and one pack of Nirav Tastee Mix (12 oz.). | | | iShopIndian.com :: Gift Sets :: Diyas and Snacks Set |
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| | Tajgift - Send Diwali Gifts to India Mumbai (Bombay). |
| | Diwali is also known as divali, deepawali, dipawali, dipawali, deepavali. | | | Five pieces of ghee diyas (lamps) are lit in front of the deities, naivedya of traditional sweets is offered to the Goddess and devotional songs are sung in praise of Goddess Laxmi. | | | After Diwali Puja people light diyas (lamps) in their homes to usher in light and clear the darkness from the world. |
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| | Diyas in US : Indiaplaza.com Arts & Handicrafts |
| | A set of four Ganesh diyas to lighten up your house and welcome the Godess of Wealth. | | | Beautiful well design set of seven (satrangi) Diya's specially for Diwali, for your family. | | | Beautiful well design set of 2 Stand Base diyas packed for gifting to all on the auspicious festival of Diwali. |
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| | Simulacra Quests |
| | Diyas al-Yat give you Translated Asteliary Crafter's Note. | | | Diyas al-Yat give you Translated Southern Infiltrator Note. | | | will also drop a note which can be translated by Diyas al-Yat in Zaikhal. |
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http://www.thejackcat.com/AC/Hobbies/Quests/Simulcra.htm
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| | This Diwali it will be Chinese diyas! |
| | "This is the first year that diyas have come from China, till last year, it was the electric lights which became very popular last year and were priced as low as Rs 15 for a string," says Sajjan. | | | A tray of electric diyas comes for Rs 200, while candle and pencil diyas are in the range of Rs 25-50, he says, adding there popularity is growing because there is no hassle of oil, or even lighting them after every half-an-hour. | | | "In fact, these electric diyas have become good gift items and most people prefer them for Diwali," says Naveen Sood, another dealer. |
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http://www.rediff.com/money/2004/nov/08diya.htm
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| | Bawarchi: Saroj's Cookbook: Diwali Specials |
| | As you must be knowing, this festival is also known as the 'festival of lights', getting its name from the symbolic 'diyas' or oil lamps lit in conatainers made from clay. | | | Nowadays, many fancy shaped candles are also used. |
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| | Diyas made by domestic helps are a sell-out |
| | They had made 154 pairs of diyas, 10 glasses of gel candles and decorative envelopes, all of which were displayed and then sold to parents of school children who swiped everything off. | | | When 25 young people who work as domestic-helps hold an exhibition of Diwali paraphernalia, you know it will attract a full house. | | | The same diyas would have cost me four times more at departmental stores. |
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| | BBC - Schools - Diwali |
| | The word Diwali means "rows of lighted lamps" and the celebration is often referred to as the Festival of Lights because of the common practice of lighting small oil lamps (called diyas) and placing them around the home, in courtyards and in gardens, as well as on roof-tops and outer walls. | | | Make diyas with students (using clay, plasticine, papier maché, dough or paper) and encourage them to explore the meaning and symbolism of light and fire. | | | During this time, homes are thoroughly cleaned, windows are opened and diyas are lit as a greeting to Lakshmi, goddess of wealth. |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/hinduism/diwali.shtml
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| | Kumhars of matka capital busy making diyas for Diwali- The Times of India |
| | but, as diwali approaches, the kumhars of wadu, about 30 km from here, get busy making diyas rather than what they are known for in far of places _ their special matkas. | | | what has made wadu famous is the quality of its clay that makes its matkas and diyas stand apart. | | | but, come diwali, and the potter's wheel churns out diyas of many shapes and sizes to light up homes across the state. |
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http://www1.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1922538664,prtpage-1.cms
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