Astrology: Why is a lamp lit while worshipping, know the reason behind it!
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The Hindu religion gives special importance to the fire by considering it as a deity. Lighting a lamp, especially one lit with ghee, is a traditional practice in the Hindu tradition before any auspicious occasion or puja. Be it a temple or a prayer room at home, the tradition of lighting a ghee lamp is deeply rooted, and influenced by both religious and scientific reasons.
Religious significance:
In Hindu religion, fire is considered extremely sacred and fire is given the status of a deity. It is believed that by considering fire as a witness, work and rituals become successful. Therefore, a ghee lamp is lit during the worship of any deity. It is believed that lighting a lamp in the house removes negativity and brings positive energy into the house.
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Furthermore, the lamp symbolizes the removal of the darkness of ignorance with the light of knowledge. It represents the removal of ignorance from our lives and replacing it with the radiance of knowledge. Lighting a lamp in the house brings positive energy and removes poverty.
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Know the scientific reason:
The tradition of lighting lamps with ghee has been going on since ancient times. One reason behind this practice is the antimicrobial properties found in ghee, which is obtained from ghee. When burnt, ghee has the ability to purify the surrounding environment by eliminating germs. It is believed that burning ghee in the presence of fire creates a clean and sacred environment. With this, air pollution in the environment of the home or temple can be reduced.