Guided45 min
Gṛha Pravesh
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Intermediate
Dīpa Prajvalana
Lamp invocation · Daily
20 min4 steps5 materials
Materials needed
A bronze or clay lamp (dīpa)Ghee or sesame oilCotton wickIncense sticksFlowers or flowers petals
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Step 1 — Preparation of the Lamp
Prepare the lamp by cleaning and filling it with ghee or sesame oil, as this represents the cultivation of inner light and purification.
Step 2 — Igniting the Flame
Light the cotton wick, symbolizing the ignition of knowledge and the dispelling of ignorance, as the flame is considered a symbol of the divine.
Step 3 — Offering of Incense and Flowers
Offer incense sticks and flowers or flower petals to the flame, representing the offering of one's ego and desires to the divine, and the cultivation of a pure and devoted heart.
Step 4 — Recitation of Mantras
Recite specific Vedic mantras, such as the Gayatri Mantra, to invoke the divine and to cultivate a sense of connection with the universe, as the sound of the mantra is believed to have a profound impact on the mind and spirit.