Marathi · Daily Life
diva
Lamp
A lamp — Diwali itself is the festival of divas.
दिवाळीत घरभर दिवे लावतो.
At Diwali we light lamps all over the house.
Originating from the Sanskrit word 'दीप' (dīpa) meaning light or lamp, 'दिवा' (diva) signifies an oil lamp or source of illumination in Marathi.
Often used in both formal and informal writing or conversation, 'दिवा' is understood across all cultural settings within Maharashtra.