Every year during thelunar month of Ashwin orKartik ...More
Every year during thelunar month of Ashwin orKartik(September-October),Hindus observe ten daysof ceremonies, rituals,fasts and feasts in honorof the supreme mothergoddess. It begins withthe fast of Navaratri,and ends with thefestivities of Dussheraand Vijayadashami. Less
says"To make the ordinary earthen diya look more beautiful, you may color it with different colors. You may make use of bright acrylic colors for the purpose. You can also paint some portion of the diya, instead of whole of it, draw various shapes on it with paint, to give it a traditional look. Do not forget to leave the diya to dry completely."
Every year during the lunar month of Ashwin or Kartik (September-October), Hindus observe ten days of ceremonies, rituals, fasts and feasts in honor of the supreme mother goddess. It begins with the fast of Navaratri, and ends with the festivities of Dusshera and Vijayadashami.