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Avoid These Puja Mistakes: Maximize Spiritual Benefits of Lighting a Diya

Lighting a lamp during puja seems simple, but small mistakes can reduce the spiritual benefits. From wick numbers to lamp direction, discover the traditional rules many people unknowingly overlook.

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News18•13-03-2026, 14:22

Avoid These Puja Mistakes: Maximize Spiritual Benefits of Lighting a Diya

•Pure cow ghee is preferred over oil for lamps; it cleanses surroundings and removes negative energy.
•Light a lamp for Agni first, then the main deity; ensure the flame remains steady throughout puja.
•Use two wicks as one, or odd numbers (three/five) for multi-wick lamps; avoid mixing oil and ghee.
•Place oil lamps left, ghee lamps right of deity; north for finance, east for health, avoid south/west.
•If lamp goes out, apologize and relight; for Tulsi, place lamp on akshatas, not directly on ground.

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