Diwali 2024: What is the connection between Diya and Diwali?

The festival of Diwali commemorates Lord Shri Ram’s return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Celebrated with rows of lamps, it signifies leading from darkness to light. Diwali is marked by worshiping deities like Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kuber, and lighting lamps for prosperity and protection.