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by TOHFA · 9 Oct 2026
Lighting a diya is the simplest and most common act of worship in Indian homes. People often ask where and how to place it. Answers differ between regions and traditions, so here are the commonly followed ones.
Which direction should the flame face?
Many sources suggest that the flame of the diya in the puja room should face east or north. Others say the person lighting it should face east. If your space does not allow this, a safe and stable position is more important.
Where to place it in the puja room
The lamp is usually placed to the right of the idol, as the devotee looks at it, in the south-east of the room according to Vastu. Keep it on a stand or a plate, and not directly on a wooden surface.
At the entrance
On festivals such as Diwali, diyas are lit at the entrance, at windows and in the courtyard. Keep them away from curtains, wind and children.
Ghee or oil
Ghee is traditionally used for the main lamp in the puja room. Oil, such as sesame or mustard, is also used, especially at the entrance and on particular occasions. See our separate post on this choice.
How many diyas?
A single diya is enough for daily worship. On festivals, families light as many as they like. Some traditions prefer odd numbers, and others prefer even. There is no single rule.
Choosing a brass diya
Look for a broad base so that it stands steady, and a size that suits your wick. Peacock, elephant and turtle diyas are decorative as well as functional, and they are easy to clean with a soft cloth.
Safety
Never leave a lit diya unattended, and place it away from anything that can catch fire.
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Wt: 135 g • H 5.08 × D 5.08 × B 7.62 cm
Exuding warmth and traditional charm, this premium brass peacock diya weighs 160g and showcases exquisite artisan craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully detailed peacock handle and a radiant golden finish, it symbolizes grace, purity, and light—making it an ideal sacred addition to your daily rituals or a thoughtful festive gift.
Diyas
Exuding warmth and traditional charm, this premium brass peacock diya weighs 160g and showcases exquisite artisan craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully detailed peacock handle and a radiant golden finish, it symbolizes grace, purity, and light—making it an ideal sacred addition to your daily rituals or a thoughtful festive gift.
Wt: 135 g • H 5.08 × D 5.08 × B 7.62 cm
Wt: 700 g • H 15.24 × D 7.62 × B 7.62 cm
This premium 6-inch brass Gajraj Diya perfectly captures traditional Indian artistry. Featuring a beautifully detailed elephant (Gajraj) motif carrying the oil lamp, it is finished with a brilliant, tarnish-resistant premium polish. This heavy-duty, auspicious accent brings majestic elegance, warmth, and positive spiritual energy to your home altar or festive decor.
Diyas
This premium 6-inch brass Gajraj Diya perfectly captures traditional Indian artistry. Featuring a beautifully detailed elephant (Gajraj) motif carrying the oil lamp, it is finished with a brilliant, tarnish-resistant premium polish. This heavy-duty, auspicious accent brings majestic elegance, warmth, and positive spiritual energy to your home altar or festive decor.
Wt: 700 g • H 15.24 × D 7.62 × B 7.62 cm
Wt: 120 g • H 6 × D 5 × B 5 cm
Crafted from high-grade brass, this lightweight 3-inch Peacock Diya (weighing ~120g) beautifully combines spiritual tradition with elegant design. Featuring a finely detailed peacock motif—symbolizing beauty, grace, and prosperity—this compact lamp adds a warm, traditional glow to any setting. Its smooth premium finish highlights every feather and curve, while the sturdy yet light build makes it easy to handle. Ideal for daily altars, festive Diwali decor, or thoughtful gifting, it brings timeless charm and positive energy home.
Diyas
Crafted from high-grade brass, this lightweight 3-inch Peacock Diya (weighing ~120g) beautifully combines spiritual tradition with elegant design. Featuring a finely detailed peacock motif—symbolizing beauty, grace, and prosperity—this compact lamp adds a warm, traditional glow to any setting. Its smooth premium finish highlights every feather and curve, while the sturdy yet light build makes it easy to handle. Ideal for daily altars, festive Diwali decor, or thoughtful gifting, it brings timeless charm and positive energy home.
Wt: 120 g • H 6 × D 5 × B 5 cm
Wt: 105 g • H 3.81 × D 2.54 × B 2.54 cm
Crafted from solid brass, this compact 2-to-2.5-inch Elephant Diya (weighing ~100g) blends traditional charm with sacred symbolism. Featuring an intricately detailed elephant base—a timeless Indian motif representing wisdom, royal grace, and good fortune—it holds a oil or ghee lamp designed for daily worship and festive rituals. Lightweight yet sturdy, its warm metallic finish makes it ideal for home altars, festive decor, or thoughtful return gifts, bringing a soothing, traditional glow to any space.
Diyas
Crafted from solid brass, this compact 2-to-2.5-inch Elephant Diya (weighing ~100g) blends traditional charm with sacred symbolism. Featuring an intricately detailed elephant base—a timeless Indian motif representing wisdom, royal grace, and good fortune—it holds a oil or ghee lamp designed for daily worship and festive rituals. Lightweight yet sturdy, its warm metallic finish makes it ideal for home altars, festive decor, or thoughtful return gifts, bringing a soothing, traditional glow to any space.
Wt: 105 g • H 3.81 × D 2.54 × B 2.54 cm
Wt: 120 g • H 10 × D 5 × B 5 cm
Crafted with exquisite detailing and a lightweight build, this peacock brass diya seamlessly blends traditional artistry with effortless handling. It features a majestic upright peacock crowned by a splendid openwork, fanned tail that forms a radiant halo behind the oil basin. The ornately carved pedestal base ensures stability, while the deep cup and pointed spout support a long-lasting, steady flame. Finished in antique gold, it makes an auspicious centerpiece for home mandirs, festive decor, or thoughtful gifting.
Diyas
Crafted with exquisite detailing and a lightweight build, this peacock brass diya seamlessly blends traditional artistry with effortless handling. It features a majestic upright peacock crowned by a splendid openwork, fanned tail that forms a radiant halo behind the oil basin. The ornately carved pedestal base ensures stability, while the deep cup and pointed spout support a long-lasting, steady flame. Finished in antique gold, it makes an auspicious centerpiece for home mandirs, festive decor, or thoughtful gifting.
Wt: 120 g • H 10 × D 5 × B 5 cm
Material: Lightweight Brass
Colour: Antique Brass
Wt: 100 g • H 5 × D 5 × B 5 cm
Intricately crafted with a lightweight build, this vintage-inspired brass diya elevates daily rituals with regal craftsmanship. It showcases a beautifully flared oil bowl with a scalloped, beaded rim, perched atop an ornately carved tripod base resting on sculpted paw feet. The elaborate filigree-style relief work delivers an antique charm, while the wide basin holds ample oil or ghee for a sustained, steady flame. Perfect for home altars, festive ambient decor, or memorable spiritual gifting during auspicious celebrations.
Diyas
Intricately crafted with a lightweight build, this vintage-inspired brass diya elevates daily rituals with regal craftsmanship. It showcases a beautifully flared oil bowl with a scalloped, beaded rim, perched atop an ornately carved tripod base resting on sculpted paw feet. The elaborate filigree-style relief work delivers an antique charm, while the wide basin holds ample oil or ghee for a sustained, steady flame. Perfect for home altars, festive ambient decor, or memorable spiritual gifting during auspicious celebrations.
Wt: 100 g • H 5 × D 5 × B 5 cm
Material: Lightweight Brass
Colour: Antique Brass