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In Sanatan Hindu religion, lighting a lamp or lamp during morning and evening puja is considered extremely essential and sacred. Lighting the lamp is considered a symbol of the light of knowledge and prosperity eradicating the darkness of ignorance. But it is often seen that unknowingly or due to lack of correct information, people commit some mistakes while lighting the lamp in the temple, due to which they are not able to get the full results of the puja. Very strict and precise rules have been given in the scriptures and Vaastu science regarding lighting lamps. Let us know from the eyes of a spiritual reporter when, in which direction and how to light a lamp in the temple of home or temple so that the blessings of Bappa and all the Gods and Goddesses always remain in your home.
What is the most accurate and auspicious time to light a lamp in the morning and evening?
According to religious beliefs and calendar, there is a fixed time to light the lamp in the temple (Right Timing). For morning puja, the time just before sunrise i.e. Brahmamuhurta is considered the best, although you can light the lamp till 8 in the morning also. At the same time, Pradosh Kaal (at the time of sunset) is considered best for evening worship. Lighting a lamp at the main entrance of the house and the temple immediately after sunset i.e. between 5:30 to 7 pm is very fruitful. It is believed in the scriptures that lighting a lamp during this twilight brings permanent arrival of Goddess Lakshmi to the house and negative energies run away from the house forever.
Ghee or oil lamp: Which wick to use and what are the strict rules
Often there is a big doubt in the minds of devotees whether to light the lamp of pure cow ghee or mustard and sesame oil in the temple. According to the scriptures, if you want your spiritual progress and positive energy, then ghee lamp is the best. At the same time, to overcome financial crisis or to please Shani Dev and Hanuman ji, a lamp of mustard or jasmine oil should be lit. Talking about the rules of wick, round cotton wick (Phool Batti) should always be used in ghee lamp, which is dedicated to the gods. On the contrary, long wick should always be used in oil lamp. Remember that a broken or fragmented lamp should never be kept in the temple, doing so is considered extremely inauspicious.
In which direction to keep the lamp facing and how to worship God?
The correct direction in which the lamp should be installed after lighting it has great importance in Vastu Shastra. Always remember that the flame or face of the lamp should be towards east or north direction. Keeping the face towards the east increases lifespan and health, while keeping the face towards the north brings wealth and prosperity. Even by mistake, do not point the lamp towards the south, because it is considered the direction of Yama. in mind while lighting a lamp “Shubham Karoti Kalyanam Health Aayog Sampada, Shatrubuddhivinashaya Deepjyotirnamostute” Mantra should be chanted. Along with this, never keep the lamp directly on the ground, spread some rice or flower petals below it.
Miraculous benefits and astrological significance of lighting a lamp in the right way in the temple
Following these rules of the scriptures, if you regularly light a lamp in the temple, then you get many mental and astrological benefits. With this, many major planetary defects in the horoscope are automatically pacified. The Vaastu defects of the house are removed and the ongoing discord or civil strife between the family members ends forever. The positive waves emanating from the flame of the lamp purify the environment of the house, which relieves mental stress and helps children concentrate on studies. Obstacles coming in business and job also gradually start going away by the grace of Bappa.