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A diya is a lamp that is often used in Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain prayers and rituals. It is typically made from Brass has a cotton wick that is dipped in oil or ghee. Diyas are lit to create a sacred atmosphere and to ask for blessings from the gods. They are also lit to symbolize prosperity, goodness, purity, and to dispel darkness and evil.Diyas are lit during daily prayers, festivals, weddings, and religious ceremonies. They are especially important during Diwali, the Festival of Lights, when millions of diyas are lit to symbolize the victory of light over darkness.