Arrive
Begin with about 30 seconds of guided breathing—a small transition into a more present moment.
The app
One quiet place for a daily Hindu practice.
Each part of Diya supports a different way of showing up. Choose the format that fits the moment instead of forcing one routine into every day.
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A guided daily practice
A few intentional steps, held together.
A brief moment of arrival, personal prayer, and scripture reading—each with a clear place.
Pray
Choose a deity and a prayer from Diya’s library, then make a few quiet minutes your own.
Read and reflect
Read Sanskrit, English transliteration, and English translation where available, with plain-language context when you want it.
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Daily scripture
Return to a verse each day and explore teachings from the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and other works in one place.
Guided audio lessons
Carefully paced lessons add context and explanation so you can spend time with the Gita without feeling that you must already know every term, character, or philosophical idea.
Prayer and devotional audio
Choose devotional audio that fits the moment, whether you are beginning the day, returning to prayer in the evening, or spending a few quiet minutes with a familiar practice.
Ask Diya
Ask Diya offers short explanations for questions about Hindu scripture, concepts, prayers, and personal reflection.
A gentle daily rhythm
A simple streak and optional reminders help make returning to practice feel manageable.
Ask Diya
Helpful by design. Honest about its limits.
AI responses may not always be complete or accurate; Hindu traditions differ. Diya is for reflection and learning, not a replacement for a guru, priest, or qualified teacher.
Questions
Before you download.
Does Diya require a subscription?
Continued access to core features requires a subscription; current terms are shown in the app
Can I try Diya before subscribing?
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Which scriptures are included?
Diya includes 700+ verses from the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and more.
Can I listen instead of read?
Yes. Diya includes guided audio lessons and a library of mantras, prayers, aartis, bhajans, and devotional chants.
Is Diya suitable for beginners?
Diya is designed for people who are practicing, reconnecting, or beginning. Ask Diya explains scripture and practice in plain English.
Is Diya made for children?
Diya is not directed to children under 13. Families should review the app and its content before deciding whether it suits them.
Is Diya available on Android?
Diya is currently listed for iOS (iPhone).
How accurate is Ask Diya?
AI responses may not always be complete or accurate; Hindu traditions differ. Diya is for reflection and learning, not a replacement for a guru, priest, or qualified teacher.
Who makes Diya?
Diya is made by Houdini Apps, LLC.
Available on iPhone