Diya - Daily Hindu Practice
Houdini Apps, LLC Reference iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Diya - Daily Hindu Practice is a free Reference app for iPhone and iPad by Houdini Apps, LLC. Rated 4.8/5 from 481 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 481 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 204 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 28
- 2026 · v1.1.1
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About Diya - Daily Hindu Practice
Diya is your daily Hindu practice companion for reading scripture, listening to prayers, and building a meaningful routine that you can actually keep up with. Join thousands of Hindus who are practicing and reconnecting with Bhagwan using Diya. Add our signature Bhagavad Gita verse widgets to your lock screen & home screen to deepen your connection with God throughout your day. Start each day by lighting your Diya. Read the Bhagavad Gita, do daily darshan in our digital altar, and keep your daily practice streak alive. READ AND UNDERSTAND HINDU SCRIPTURE • Read all 700 verses from the Bhagavad Gita, chapter by chapter with English transliterations & meaning. • Listen to five-minute guided audio lessons about the Gita and how its teachings connect with everyday life • Explore teachings about dharma, devotion, clarity, and daily living PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONAL AUDIO • Listen to mantras, prayers, aartis, bhajans, and devotional recordings • Find the Gayatri Mantra, Om Namah Shivaya, Hanuman Chalisa, Shanti Mantra, and more • Choose something for a quiet morning, an evening return, or a few meaningful minutes during the day LOCK-SCREEN & HOME-SCREEN WIDGETS • Keep a daily or hourly verse visible straight on your lock screen or home screen with our beautiful widgets • Stay connected to the word of Bhagwan through our daily Gita affirmation widget ASK DIYA • Ask questions about Hindu scripture, concepts, prayers, and personal reflection • Receive short explanations in plain English • Use each answer as a starting point for learning, not as a replacement for a guru, priest, or qualified teacher FESTIVALS • Explore a Hindu festival calendar with upcoming dates, meaning, and common ways families observe • Follow festivals and set reminders for the days you want to remember A GENTLE DAILY RHYTHM • Begin with a brief moment of breath work and presence • Sit with a chosen prayer at your digital altar • Read one verse with Sanskrit, transliteration, and English translation • Ask Diya for help understanding what you read • Keep a daily practice streak and set gentle reminders to return Diya is designed for people across the Hindu diaspora who want an approachable way to practice, learn, and reconnect while respecting the diversity of Hindu traditions and practices. Try Diya free before subscribing. Continued access to core features requires a subscription. AI responses may not always be complete or accurate, and Hindu traditions can differ. Diya is for reflection and learning, not a replacement for a guru, priest, qualified teacher, or professional advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.trydiya.com/privacy
Ratings & reviews
4.8
481 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.1.1 · Updated September 28, 2026
Added new lock-screen widgets! Our NEW hourly shloka, daily Bhagavad Gita affirmation, and the Om symbol now available directly on your lock screen!
App privacy
The developer, Houdini Apps, LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Contact Info: Name
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- User Content: Other User Content
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Sensitive Info: Sensitive Info
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, App Functionality
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