Want to please Goddess Lakshmi? Know when, where and how many lamps to light on Kartik Purnima:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The month of Kartik is considered one of the most sacred and auspicious months in Hinduism, and the peak of this month is the day of Kartik Purnima. This day is also known as ‘Tripurari Purnima’ and ‘Dev Diwali’. It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva freed the gods from his terror by killing the demon named Tripurasura, in whose joy all the gods came to Kashi (Varanasi) and celebrated by lighting lamps.

Since then the tradition of donating lamps on Kartik Purnima has been going on. It is believed that a lamp donated on this day gives thousand fold results and it brings happiness, prosperity and permanent residence of Goddess Lakshmi in the house. But often this question arises in the minds of people that how many lamps should be lit on this day and where should they be kept. So come on, today we will tell you every small and big thing related to Deepdan.

When is Kartik Purnima 2025?

Kartik Purnima this year 5th November, Wednesday Will be celebrated. The best time to donate a lamp is in the evening during Pradosh Kaal (after sunset).

How many lamps is it considered auspicious to light?

There is no fixed number of lamps fixed for lamp donation in the scriptures. You can light lamps according to your faith and capacity. But some numbers are considered especially auspicious:

• At least 1 lamp: If you can’t do much, then at least light a ghee lamp in the puja place of your home.
• 5 or 7 lamps: This number is also considered very auspicious. You can light 5 or 7 lamps in different corners of the house.
• 11, 21 or 51 lamps: You can also donate 11, 21 or 51 lamps to fulfill your wishes.
• 365 lamps: Some people light so many lamps on the banks of the river as a symbol of 365 days of the year, so that the whole year remains bright.

Where to donate lamps?

On the day of Kartik Purnima, lighting lamps not only at home but also at some special places gives special virtue.

1. On the banks of a sacred river or lake: The most important lamp donation on Dev Diwali is done on the banks of a holy river (like Ganga, Yamuna, Saryu) or pond. It is believed that this brings peace to the ancestors.
2. At the main entrance of the house: In the evening, light one lamp each on either side of the main door of the house. Due to this, negative energy does not enter the house and Goddess Lakshmi arrives.
3. Near Tulsi plant: Tulsi is considered the favorite of Lord Vishnu. On this day, by lighting a ghee lamp near Tulsi, one gets the blessings of both Shri Hari and Goddess Lakshmi.
4. In the puja room: Light an Akhand lamp in your home temple, or at least let a ghee lamp burn throughout the night.
5. Under the peepal tree: All the Gods and Goddesses are believed to reside in the Peepal tree. By lighting a lamp under the Peepal tree on this day, all the gods are pleased and the defects in the horoscope are also removed.
6. At the kitchen and water point: Light a lamp each in your kitchen and where water is stored (like near the pot or RO). Due to this, the stores of food and money in the house are always full.

On this Kartik Purnima, you too can remove the darkness from your life by donating a lamp and get the blessings of the Gods and Goddesses.