In Hinduism, it is mandatory to light a lamp first in any worship. A deity is worshiped only after lighting the lamp. The lamp should be burnt during the puja, only then the worship will be fruitful. Burning the right type of lamp during worship not only reflects our faith, but is also a simple and effective way to get the grace of Gods and Goddesses. Different types of lamps and oil or ghee are used for different gods. Let us know which lamp in front of which God is auspicious.
Which lamp is better to light?
In Hinduism, it is considered auspicious to light a lamp of ghee on the right side of the deities and the lamp of oil on the left. Along with this, a lamp of ghee should be lit with a white colored lamp. This lamp is also called Phulbatti. If the oil lamp is burning, the lamp should be long. A red or yellow lamp should be used to get auspicious results in any worship.
Which lamp should be lit in front of which God?
In the worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, a lamp of ghee should always be lit. There is never a shortage of money in the house.
In the worship of Shani Dev, lighting a lamp of mustard oil is considered auspicious.
To please Hanuman ji, light a jasmine oil lamp.
Mustard oil lamp should be lit near Lord Bhairav.
To calm Rahu and Ketu, light a linseed oil lamp.
Mahua oil or sesame oil lamp should be lit in front of Lord Shiva.
A lamp of ghee or camphor should be lit in front of Suryadev.
Mustard oil lamp should also be lit in front of Mata Kali.
