356 wick lamp
Gave 365 batti: Among all the full moon dates, Kartik Purnima is considered to have special religious significance, because Dev Diwali is also celebrated on this day. According to religious belief, on Dev Diwali all the gods come to earth to celebrate, hence it is also called Diwali of Gods. This day is very auspicious for the worship of Lord Vishnu, Mother Lakshmi and Mahadev. The tradition of lighting lamps and donating lamps on Kartik Purnima is very old. Some people also light a 365 wick lamp on this day. Let us know what are the benefits of lighting a 365 wick lamp on Kartik Purnima.
365 wick lamp
Lighting a 365 wick lamp on Kartik Purnima has great significance, because it is believed that this gives the virtue of donating lamps for the whole year. This lamp is lit on the evening of the full moon day of Kartik month, especially on the day of Dev-Diwali.
When and where to light a 365 wick lamp?
This lamp should be lit on Kartik Purnima, especially during the auspicious time of Dev-Diwali. This lamp can be lit in the home temple, under the Tulsi, on the banks of a holy river, or in Shiva and Vishnu temples. While lighting the lamp at home, light the lamp by placing a bowl or earthen lamp below it and maintain some distance from the Tulsi plant.
How to make and light a 365 wick lamp?
- Take a chopped coconut, clay or brass lamp.
- Then take some lights i.e. Kalava (Moli).
- Take 15 wire threads and wrap them 25 times, which will make 375 wicks.
- Out of this, 10 can be reduced to 365.
- Tie the remaining 10 wicks to the remaining 365 wicks.
- After this add desi ghee or sesame oil in the lamp.
- Place the wick in the lamp and light it.
- Decorate the lamp with roli, sandalwood, rice etc.
- When the lamp burns completely, immerse the remaining part in water or land.
Importance of 365 wick lamp
According to religious belief, by lighting a 365 wick lamp on the day of Kartik Purnima, one can get the results of all the Purnima and pujas of the year together. It is considered very auspicious to burn this lamp in the home temple, Tulsi plant, Peepal tree or any temple. If a person lights a lamp of 365 wicks on Kartik Purnima, it is equivalent to performing puja daily. Those who cannot perform puja daily can light this lamp on Kartik Purnima.
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