Want to know when is the best time to light diya or deepam at home? In most Hindu homes, 'deepam' or 'diya' is lit at least twice - once in the morning and then in the evening. For both times, brass is considered to be auspicious for lighting deepam or lamp at home. Clay diyas are also considered auspicious for lighting at home. When lighting diyas on Fridays, it is better to use ghee than oil, if possible.
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When Should I Start Lighting Diyas?
The symbolic shift begins from darkess to light. Therefore, in the evenings, light diya before sunset to usher in divine blessings into your home.
At what time should we light diya today?
Every morning at sunrise and every evening before or at sunset.
An ideal time would be to light the diya at least half an hour before sunset.
Can we light diya after 12 PM?
In Hindu homes, the diya is lit early morning at around sunrise and towards evening sunset.
Can we lit diya after sunset?
The right way is to light diya before sunset.
Can we light diya at 3 PM?
No. If the sky turns dark at 3 pm, it makes sense to honour this symbolic transition by lighting the diya. If the sky is bright and the sun is shining, it is not required.
Should the diya face God or us?
The diya is usually placed in front of the deity's form or image, with the light illuminating the divine form of the deity.
Can we light diya in periods?
There is no spiritual ban. A balanced approach is to prioritise your own well-being during periods. Resume lighting the diya after the fifth day.
What time should we light the diya in the evening?
An ideal time would be to light the diya at least half an hour before sunset - this is the golden gateway - when the colour of the sky changes completely.
Can we resuse diya for pooja?
Yes, you can. However, if the diya is half-broken or is not fit to be reused, opt for a new diya.
Can we do pooja at 3 am?
Yes you can do pooja at 3 am - from 3.30 am onwards, as it is considered to be Bramhamuhurtham, a sacred time to undertake meditation, prayer and sadhana.
How big idols can be keot at home?
Choose the size according to your space for pooja in your home.
Is it Brahmamuhurta at 3 am?
It is believed that Brahmamuhurta begins at around 3.30 am.
Can we light diyas at 4pm?
Typically, we don't see sunset at 4 pm. If sunset is at 4 pm, you can light diya.
What is the time for Sandhya Deepam?
Half an hour before sunset is an ideal time for Sandhya Deepam.
What should be avoided during Sandhya?
During Sandhya deepam or Sandhya vandanam, Hinduism cautions us from indulging in activities that bring pleasure of the senses. Gossiping about others, speaking ill of others, speculating about the life of others are few things to be avoided as the belief is that Goddess Mahalakshmi will move out of your home.
Read the teachings of great saints such as Maha Periyava as they guide us with strict instructions on how to ensure Sandhya vandanam.
As much as possible, do not skip your evening prayers.
How long do you let your diya burn?
This varies from one person to another. It is important to decide how you want to do this. You cannot extinguish it at different times each day - be punctual with your sadhana and completion of your prayers - this is important to your routine. Most people let the deepam or diya burn out naturally. In some homes, it is extinguished gently immediately after prayers are completed. In my parents' home, the diya is gently extinguished only before everyone goes to sleep. Most importantly, trust your heart as that is where your Ishta Devata resides.
When to light a lamp in the puja room?
Every morning at sunrise and every evening before or at sunset.
Whatever you do, offer it with sincerity and love in your heart. Our Devatas are watching, they know when we offer mechanically.
You maybe wondering, "How do they know?"
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Because Devatas are not separate from us - they are indwellers of our heart. They know exactly what we are thinking, why are we making offerings.
That is why it is important to make offerings with purity of mind and body.
As Mary Oliver says, "Attention is the beginning of devotion."
Even if it is a leaf that you are offering, as Sri Krishna tells Arjuna in the Bhagawad Gita, do it with absolute love in your heart.[READ: Bhima's Devotion]
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Remember, the words of Einstein, "Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of Truth."
Trust your heart, learn through your own experiences and trust your own self first.
Stay blessed and happy as you light the lamp every day.
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