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