diya lamp
Emoji representing a traditional Indian oil lamp.
The diya lamp is a traditional clay oil lamp used during Indian festivals like Diwali. It is made from clay and fueled by oil or ghee, casting a gentle, warm light. Historically, it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and the pursuit of knowledge. Often decorated, diyas are central to religious ceremonies, worship, and meditation. Today, they are cherished as decorative and symbolic pieces in homes, celebrations, and rituals.
Keywords
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Examples
- • We lit 🪔 for Diwali celebrations.
- • Place a 🪔 on the shelf to enjoy its warm glow.
Technical Info
Unicode
U+1FA94
NCR (Decimal)
🪔
NCR (Hexadecimal)
🪔
GitHub Short Code
:diya_lamp:
Sentiment
positive
Version
E12.0
Emoji Representations (Platform, Font)
🪔
Noto Emoji (Mono)
🪔
Your Device
Emoji Only Sentences
Festival of Diyas
🏠➡️🪔
🌙🪔✨
👪🪔❤️
🎆🪔🎉