{"id":2311,"date":"2012-10-05T03:07:23","date_gmt":"2012-10-05T03:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/?p=2311"},"modified":"2012-10-09T08:03:01","modified_gmt":"2012-10-09T08:03:01","slug":"diwali-candles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/diwali-candles.html","title":{"rendered":"Diwali Candles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Diwali, the so called \u201cfestival of lights\u201d is the festival that celebrates the triumph of the good over evil. Aside from the gift-giving, shopping, and fireworks, brightening the inside of one\u2019s home is an important part of the festival. Lighting up of candles is one way to achieve this. The glow brought about by the candles represents the good forcing out the darkness that represents the evil.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table bgcolor=\"#FFFF33\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\">Diwali<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/history-of-diwali.html\">History<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/legends-of-diwali.html\">Legends<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/importance-of-diwali.html\">Significance<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/diwali-custom.html\">Traditions<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/diwali-puja.html\">Diwali Puja<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.365greetings.com\/events\/diwali\/\">Diwali Cards<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wallpaper.365greetings.com\/holiday\/diwali\/\">Wallpapers<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/diwali-scraps.html\">Diwali Scraps<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wallpaper.365greetings.com\/holiday\/diwali\/RangoliDesignsWithDots\/\">Rangoli Designs<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/messages.365greetings.com\/holiday\/diwali\">Messages<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/messages.365greetings.com\/holiday\/diwali\/diwali-sms.html\">Diwali SMS<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.365greetings.com\/events\/diwali\/\">Diwali Wishes<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/diwali-decorations.html\">Decorations<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/diwali-diya.html\">Diyas<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/diwali-gift-ideas.html\">Gift Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/diwali-recipes\">Diwali Recipes<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 2px solid #ffffff; width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/365greetings.com\/Festival\/diwali\/diwali-poems.html\">Diwali Poems<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Diwali Diyas on Diwali Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Earthen diyas has always been used for this tradition, but recently, usage of candles has been widespread. This is because candles can burn a longer time when compared to diyas, and it looks more appealing to the eye.<\/p>\n<p>Many different kinds of Diwali candles have been made available to the market for every type of costumer. Use of candles has become more popular due to belief that lighting one can bring in positive spirits. Candles can also be used as part of the decorations at one\u2019s home. It is also an ideal present for the gift-giving. Candles are also used during the rituals or puja.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Different Diwali Candles<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tealight Candles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tealight candles are made out of high quality wax and are expected to burn for long hours. These candles are usually of the scented kind. These are safe and can be used to light firecrackers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Designer Candles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Designer Diwali candles can be used as a decorative piece as well as illuminating device in one\u2019s home. These might be a little expensive, so buy one when it fits the budget.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gel Candles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are Diwali candles that are made out of colored gel inside small glass pots. Like the designer candles, these can also be used as a decoration as well as material to light up one\u2019s home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flower Candles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Flower Diwali candles are another type that can be used as a decorative material. It is made up of colorful wax set in a mini glass. Flower designs can be sunflower, roses, orchids, lilies and such, though, the sunflower candles are popular today.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sparkling Candles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These candles, as the name implies, sparkle. They are a very interesting choice for candles and are very appealing to look at. Sparkling candles can add a sparkling atmosphere to the Diwali celebration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Perfumed Candles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the name goes, these candles emit a soothing aroma to a room sparking the festive spirit fit for the occasion. These Diwali candles come molded in small containers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Handmade Candles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These candles are molded in the shape of various fruits like mango, orange, lemon and the like. These are great Diwali decorative pieces and bring in a festive atmosphere when lit up.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cylindrical Candles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These Diwali candles are cast to be tall and cylindrical in glass containers. The containers are filled with images of deities and religious symbols.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diwali, the so called \u201cfestival of lights\u201d is the festival that celebrates the triumph of the good over evil. Aside from the gift-giving, shopping, and fireworks, brightening the inside of one\u2019s home is an important part of the festival. Lighting up of candles is one way to achieve this. The glow brought about by the candles represents the good forcing out the darkness that represents the evil. &nbsp; &nbsp; Diwali History Legends Significance Traditions Diwali Puja Diwali Cards Wallpapers Diwali Scraps Rangoli Designs Messages Diwali SMS Diwali Wishes Decorations Diyas Gift Ideas Diwali Recipes Diwali Poems Diwali Diyas on Diwali Festival Earthen diyas has always been used for this tradition, but recently, usage of candles has been widespread. This is because candles can burn a longer time when compared to diyas, and it looks more appealing to the eye. Many different kinds of Diwali candles have been made available to the market for every type of costumer. Use of candles has become more popular due to belief that lighting one can bring in positive spirits. Candles can also be used as part of the decorations at one\u2019s home. It is also an ideal present for the gift-giving. 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