A Lighting Deeya During Divali Or Diwali Celebrations Stock Image

A deeya that was lit during Divali or Diwali Deewali celebrations in Trinidad. A deeya is a clay lamp and it is lit by putting coconut oil in the lamp and a wick. Divali is a Hindu celebration which signifies light over darkness and is therefore known as the festival of lights. During Divali, the goddess, Mother Lakshmi, is worshipped by Hindus.