Diya lamp emoji meaning

The diya lamp emoji represents a traditional oil lamp, often associated with South Asian culture and festivals. The diya is typically made from clay and filled with oil or ghee, with a cotton wick that is lit to produce a soft, steady glow. This lamp is an important part of the Hindu festival of Diwali, where it symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The diya is also used in other celebrations and religious rituals to bring light, warmth, and a sense of spiritual connection. It is a meaningful symbol of hope, positivity, and renewal.

The diya lamp emoji was approved in Unicode 12.0 and added in Emoji 12.0, see related proposal L2/18033