Diwali - DIY Diya Competition
Event Date:
Monday, October 25, 2021 - 3:20pm EDT to Friday, October 29, 2021 - 3:00pm EDT
Event Location:
Agora Hall/International Student Lounge
Event Contact Name:
Vijay Babu
Event Contact E-mail:
Here's another amazing opportunity to showcase your creativity. Diya's or Indian traditional oil lamps hold huge significance during Diwali as they are a symbol of light dispelling darkness and sorrow and ushering in prosperity. As per Hindu religious texts, They were used by the people of Ayodhya to welcome the return of Lord Rama from exile. The Diyas are normally made with earthen clay and then decorated with colourful designs. Diya patterns made with colourful craft paper are also used as decorations during Diwali.
- In this competition, you will be making Diya Lamp patterns using craft paper and submitting it to us by October 31st. The Diya patterns will be displayed in the Agora from November 1st, 2021 to November 5th, 2021 for students to come and vote on them. This DIY Diya display is limited to a maximum of 15 participants. Kits will be provided to all participants.
- DIY Diya kits can be picked up from the International office on October 22nd and October 25th, 2021. (ground floor of the library)
- Students can make the Diyas at their home and submit them to the International Office on the ground floor of the library.
- The deadline to submit the Diya decorations is 3:00 pm on October 31st, 2021.
- Here is a Youtube link on how to make Diya decorations using craft paper.