Question

1 What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?

Answer 1

Explanation:

A Diya, diyo, deya, divaa, deepa, deepam, or deepak is an oil lamp used in the Indian subcontinent, notably India and Nepal, usually made from clay, with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oils.

While lighting lamps during the festival of Diwali as an Indian tradition people use mustard oils. The main significance of using this type of oil is because it was easily available and was not an expensive choice hence enabling even the lower class to light the lamps to celebrate the auspicious festival.