During Margazhi month, devotees
wake up early in the morning, around 4-5 am, to perform special prayers and
rituals.
One such ritual is lighting a clay
lamp.
In Hinduism, lighting a lamp is a
Vedic tradition that symbolizes knowledge and the dispelling of
ignorance. The flame is also associated with Agni, the fire god, and
represents his divine presence and purifying power.
Lighting lamps is a cultural
tradition in India with spiritual connotations. The lamp's warm glow is
considered auspicious and is said to represent enlightenment, knowledge,
prosperity, and wisdom.
Lighting lamps in Margazhi is a
South Indian tradition that is a part of the celebrations to honor deities and
begin the month.
Lighting lamps is a significant
part of Margazhi celebrations. Here are some tips for lighting lamps
during Margazhi:
What to draw: drawing a kolam at
the entrance.
When to light: lighting
lamps during Brahmamuhurtham, which is the period between 1 hour and 36 minutes
before sunrise and 48 minutes before sunrise.
How many lamps to light: lighting
two at the threshold.
What to sing or chant:
singing or chanting Thirupalliyezhuchi and Thiruvempaavai at Shiva temples, and
Thiruppaavai at Vishnu temples.
Thus lighting a lamp in Margazhi
is supposed to bring good luck, wealth, and prosperity into life. Light,
in general, is the symbol of prosperity, well-being, and abundance. It has the
quality to make us see things clearly. Light also represents knowledge.
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