Gujarati · Daily Life
divo
Lamp
A lamp — the divo lights every Gujarati doorstep at Diwali.
દિવાળીએ ઘરઆંગણે દીવા પ્રગટે.
At Diwali lamps glow at every doorstep.
'દીવો' (divo) has roots in Sanskrit 'दीप' (dīpa), meaning a lamp or light source, often associated with cultural and religious practices in Indian society.
'દીવો' is often used in both spoken and written Gujarati, particularly in both informal and formal contexts, especially during festivals or religious occasions.