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🪔 Diya Lamp Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Clay oil lamp glowing warmly — the diya, lit during Diwali to symbolize the triumph of light over darkness. This emoji was a huge deal when it was added to Unicode, giving over a billion people a way to celebrate the Festival of Lights digitally.
When to Use
Use for Diwali, Indian culture, or festive celebrations.
Example Usage
- “Happy Diwali! 🪔”
- “Festival of lights 🪔”
- “Diya lighting 🪔”
Popular Combinations
🪔✨
Diwali celebration
🪔🎆
Festival of lights
🪔🙏
Diwali prayers
How Diya Lamp looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🪔 mean in a text message?▼
Clay oil lamp glowing warmly — the diya, lit during Diwali to symbolize the triumph of light over darkness. This emoji was a huge deal when it was added to Unicode, giving over a billion people a way to celebrate the Festival of Lights digitally. Use for Diwali, Indian culture, or festive celebrations. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🪔 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Diya Lamp emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🪔 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🪔?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:diya_lamp:` to insert the Diya Lamp emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🪔 a newer emoji?▼
The Diya Lamp emoji was added in Unicode 12.0. It has broad support on modern devices but may not render on older phones or operating systems.
Unicode
U+1fa94
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 12.0
Shortcodes
:diya_lamp:Keywords
lighting
When to Use 🪔 Diya Lamp
Use for Diwali, Indian culture, or festive celebrations.
- •Send 🪔 when you want to express or reference "diya lamp" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🪔 in conversations about lighting to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🪔 Diya Lamp on social media posts, stories, or comments related to diya lamp
- •Add 🪔 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to diya lamp
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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