The diyas were to be lit for minimum five minutes which was done successfully here, he said.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/maha-shivaratri-madhya-pradeshs-ujjain-breaks-ayodhya-record-by-lighting-18-8-lakh-diyas-3794724

To celebrate, houses are decorated with diyas, candles and colourful lights and huge firework displays are held while families feast and share gifts.

Source: https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2023/11/12/diwali-the-festival-of-lights-commemorate-new-beginnings-for-believers/