Golden Diya (candle)
Title:
Golden Diya (candle)
Description:
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. During the holiday, people set out diyas, a type of oil lamp often lit with a cotton wick, to symbolize the victory of light over darkness. Celebrations have previously been put on by the Duke India Association, now known as Duke Diya. Currently, the Hindu Student Association organizes Diwali celebrations on campus, along with other religious holidays and services such as Holi and Hindu Baccalaureate. In 2013, Duke hired its first Hindu Chaplain, Madhu Sharma, to support Hindu Life on campus. Duke Diya has focused on hosting social events for South Asian students and co-hosts celebrations with South Asian and other cultural organizations.
Rights:
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED
Date:
2023
Citation:
Courtesy of Hindu Life at Duke
Alternative Text:
Small gold Diya candle.
Keywords:
Hindu Life; object; religious life
Display Date:
2023
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