A puja is a special prayer ritual where verses are recited, and offerings of fruit and other delicacies are given to the gods as a way of honouring them and seeking their blessings. Image caption ...
Yama Deepam, celebrated on Dhanteras, marks the beginning of Diwali. Devotees worship Lord Yama, the God of death, lighting a four-faced diya to seek his blessings. This ritual, performed during ...
Lighting one diya during Govardhan Puja symbolises the triumph of good over evil, more especially, Lord Krishna's triumph over Indra. This one diya represents harmony and the significance of faith.