Lighting a five-faced (Panchmukhi) lamp under the Peepal tree is considered extremely auspicious astrologically and religiously, which mainly reduces the inauspicious effects of Shani Dosh, Sadhesati and Dhaiya. This is a way to get wealth, prosperity, happiness, peace, and freedom from Pitra Dosh on Saturday, which removes negative energy. – Anil Sudhanshu Astrologer
Relief in Shani Dosha and Sade Sati
Peepal is considered a symbol of Shanidev, hence lighting a mustard oil lamp on Saturday reduces the inauspicious effects of Shani and provides mental peace.
wealth and prosperity
It is believed that by lighting a lamp under the Peepal tree regularly or on Saturdays, Goddess Lakshmi is pleased and there is no shortage of wealth in the house.
To get relief from Pitra Dosh, lighting a lamp under Peepal in the evening calms the ancestors and Pitra Dosh can be removed.
Balance of five elements-
The Panchmukhi lamp (5 Mukhi) is considered a symbol of the five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Sky), which brings balance in life.
rules for lighting lamps
Time: It is best to light the lamp in the evening (dusk).
Oil- Use mustard oil or ghee.
Parikrama – After lighting the lamp, it is considered auspicious to circumambulate the Peepal tree 7 times.
Lighting a Panchmukhi lamp under the Peepal tree is considered to be a very effective solution, the flame of the lamp not only provides light, it is a symbol of the Sun element. When this flame burns under the Peepal tree, it creates balance between planets like Sun, Saturn, Rahu-Ketu. This brings stability and peace in life.
Panchmukhi Deepak (five-faced lamp) has special spiritual and architectural significance in Hinduism. It symbolizes the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, sky) and directions. Burning it brings positive energy into the house, removes Vaastu defects, increases happiness and prosperity and provides freedom from enemy obstacles.
Importance and benefits of Panchmukhi lamp
Lakshmi and Barkat: This lamp attracts Ashta Lakshmi (wealth, prosperity, etc.), due to which there is no shortage of wealth in the house.
Removing Vastu defects: Lighting this lamp at the main entrance of the house or in the puja room destroys negative energy and brings in positive energy.
Blessings of Hanuman ji: Lighting a Panchmukhi lamp in front of Hanuman ji, especially on Tuesday or Saturday, brings blessings of the Panchmukhi incarnation of Hanuman ji, which removes troubles and provides courage and protection.
Security of five directions:-
This lamp removes obstacles coming from the five directions: East, West, North, South and North-East.
Method of use: —It is generally considered best to burn it in pure cow ghee or mustard oil in the evening time (Pradosh period).
Caution: – While lighting the Panchmukhi lamp, keep in mind that all the five faces should be in different directions.
Mustard Oil: It is most important to light a mustard oil lamp in or under the root of Peepal tree, also add some black sesame seeds in it.
Black cloth: Tying a black cloth or Mauli (Kalava) on the Peepal tree reduces the inauspicious effects of Pitra Dosh, Saturn and Rahu-Ketu.
Black sesame seeds and urad dal: Mix black sesame seeds in water and offer it.
Jaggery: Offering water or jaggery mixed with jaggery reduces the effects of Sun and Saturn.
Raw yarn: Wrap raw yarn around the Peepal tree 5 or 7 times.
Incense/Agarbatti: Fragrant incense removes negativity.