because it believes in the devil and wants to become the devil
They are used in Puja (worship), normally they are waved around in circles to represent light. The candles can also be in a shrine just as a decoration, to keep the God happy.
You light candles before you pray because the flame symbolizes Jesus as the light of the world.
Diwali
No they do not. Hindus can worship at shrines. Even the shines in there own homes.
Hindus use incense sticks, candles and rosary beads.
To prepare for Diwali, Hindus decorate their homes with colorful decorations, lights, and candles. They also dress in fancy clothes, go to church, and celebrate.
Idol worship is the main means of worship for Hindus. Idols of gods are made and kept in temples and shrines and people worship them
They go to temples to light diyas and candles. They pray God for their prosperity.
Shrines are people who get together and worship one certain god. (The ancient Romans used shrines often).
Many saints have shrines.
In Their Darkened Shrines was created on 2002-08-20.
Pilgrims visit Catholic shrines, out of devotion for God.
Constance Barrett Malewski has written: 'Building home shrines' -- subject(s): Christian shrines, Handicraft, Household shrines
In shinto shrines. They can also have small family shrines at their homes where they can pray too.
"Distant shrines" often refers to holy sites to which pilgrims travel.