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Which type of Diya is good for home?

Curious to know which type of diya is good for home? In most Hindu homes, the diya is lit twice a day - once in the morning and thereafter in the evening. For both times, brass is considered to be auspicious for lighting deepam or lamp at home. However, clay diyas are also considered auspicious for lighting at home. Below, I've shared the traditional brass nilavilakku we use at home.




For special occasions such as engagement or festivals and on Fridays in particular, silver is considered as a symbol of prosperity, peace and abundance. Lighting a silver lamp is believed to invite Goddess Mahalakshmi's presence into one's home.

Other metals such as copper are not usually used for lamps though copper is considered to be ideal for purposes of healing. [READ: Significance of Om]

Benefits of Lighting Deepam Every Day

Light eradicates darkness. We cannot begin to imagine how lighting a deepam brings in more serenity and positivity, not just in our homes, but even in our minds, the way we think and react over small things. We learn to let go of unnecessary issues that trouble our peace as 'Agni' teaches us to prioritise strategically.

Wondering: Can we light 3 diyas at home? Or can we light 4 deepam at home?

Of course you can! What matters is your faith and sincerity. Here are some common questions that are asked with regard to how to light diya at home.

What is the cheapest oil for diyas?

Since your pooja room is the abode of your Devatas and Guru, it is also where you offer your sincere prayers including Nama and Japa.

  • Consider it as essential to make sure to use the best quality oil or ghee.
  • Best quality does not mean you need to buy the most expensive oil.
  • Quality and a pure attitude towards Sadhana is most important.
  • Devatas and Guru do not look for price tags; they look for purity of heart.
  • Offer gingelly oil or sesame oil or ghee. On Friday evenings, use ghee.
  • Avoid Panchadeepam oil unless you are 100% sure of the quality of all 5 oils

Can we light three deepam at home?

Yes, you can light three deepam at home. No restrictions are there.

Can we light four deepam at home?

Yes, you can light four deepam at home.

Which diya is best for pooja?
Brass diya is ideal for offering regular pooja at home.

Can I use ghee to light diya? Definitely, you can use ghee, especially on Friday evenings.

Can we light diya with coconut oil?
Yes, you can use coconut oil to light the diya.

Which oil is best for burning diya?
Sesame oil or gingelly oil is ideal for diya.

Can we light diya with sunflower oil? No, do not use sunflower oil or any refined cooking oil.

Which oil is used for God's diya?
Ghee or sesame oil is beneficial for lighting diya. If you cannot use ghee every day, make sure you use ghee on Fridays and on Pournami evenings.

Can we light deepam at 8 pm?
Yes, you can light deepam at 8 pm but sunset is ideal.

How long should a diya burn for?
You can keep the diya alight for at least 45 mins to an hour.

Gazing at the golden 'Agni' ushers in a positive and highly energising vibe to the home.

When you begin the practice of lighting the deepam every day, your home will invite auspiciousness, prosperity and abundance throughout.

Stay blessed and light deepam every day.

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