Q: Lanterns or Kandil.
A: The display of lanterns originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220). Emperor Ming of the dynasty. issued a royal edict to make lamps lighted on the 15th day of the first lunar month, expressing his thanks to the founder of buddhism. The lanterns are also one of the significant and traditional source of light, which when lighted, make your surroundings bright and beautiful. After all the ultimate beauty created by lighting all over is the main feature that makes the festival of diwali unique. Light is the symbol of hope and positive things. It establishes the victory of good over evil. And by lighting lanterns in every corner of our premises we try to destroy the reign of darkness on the auspicious night of diwali.