Deepak Lighting Rules: Light the lamp in this way during puja, do not make these mistakes

Rules for lighting a lamp: Worship is done daily in every house. Gods and Goddesses are pleased with the worship and with their blessings there is positivity and happiness in the house. There is a tradition of lighting a lamp in front of God during puja. The puja is not considered complete without it, but lighting the lamp is not just a tradition, rather it maintains the flow of positive energy in the house. The flame of the lamp is seen as a symbol of knowledge and prosperity.

At the time of puja, everyone lights lamps in front of God, but many times people ignore some things while lighting lamps. They do not know the correct rules for lighting lamps. In such a situation, today we are going to tell you which rules should be kept in mind while lighting the lamp and which mistakes should be avoided during this?

rules for lighting lamps

While lighting a cow ghee lamp, it is considered auspicious to keep it on the left side of the Lord. White cotton wick should be used for the lamp. If you light a mustard or sesame oil lamp, it should be kept on the left side of the Lord. Wicks made from Kalava can also be used for lamps. The direction of the flame of the lamp should also be kept in mind.

According to Vastu, North or North-East direction is best for lighting the lamp. The wick of the lamp should always face east or north. The wick of the lamp should never be kept in the south or west direction. You should always wash your hands thoroughly before lighting the lamp.

Don’t make these mistakes

• During puja, do not keep the lamp exactly in front of the idol of God.
• Take care that there is no dirt in the lamp.
• Use enough ghee or oil in the lamp, so that the lamp does not extinguish.
• Never use a broken lamp in worship.
• Do not use a dirty or burnt lamp.

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