Margashirsha Amavasya holds special significance in Hindu religion. This auspicious day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu, performing rituals for ancestors (Pitru Tarpan), and engaging in charity. According to scriptures, offering prayers with devotion and discipline on this day helps dispel negativity and brings peace, prosperity, and harmony to the home.
This year, Margashirsha Amavasya falls on Thursday, November 20. Rituals such as bathing in holy rivers, observing fasts, donating to the needy, and worshipping Lord Vishnu are considered highly beneficial. Scriptures especially recommend lighting a sesame oil diya on this day.
Why Light a Sesame Oil Lamp?
Lighting a diya filled with sesame oil is believed to bring peace to the souls of ancestors and invite their blessings. Sesame oil also helps ward off negative forces. According to belief, lighting this diya pleases Shani Dev, reduces the harmful effects of Sade Sati and Dhaiyya, and strengthens Saturn’s position in one’s horoscope.
How Many Diyas To Light?
Astrologers suggest lighting 11 sesame oil diyas on this auspicious Amavasya. Each diya is believed to hold its own significance and plays a role in bringing peace, prosperity, and positive energy into one's life.
Where to Light the Diyas?
1. First Diya – In front of Lord Shiva
Lighting the first diya before Mahadev fulfills wishes and brings stability to life.
2. Second Diya – In front of Shani Dev
This helps reduce the effects of Shani dosha, Sade Sati, and Dhaiyya.
3. Third Diya – For Ancestors (Pitru Dev)
Lighting a diya in their remembrance brings peace to their souls and removes Pitru Dosha from the household.
4. Fourth-Fifth Diya – At the Main Entrance of the Home
Two diyas at the doorway keeps negative energies from entering and invites positivity.
5. Sixth Diya – Under a Peepal Tree
It is believed that both ancestors and deities reside in the Peepal tree. Lighting a diya here brings their blessings.
6. Seventh Diya – On the Rooftop
The rooftop is associated with Rahu. Lighting a diya here helps reduce the adverse effects of Rahu and Ketu.
Remaining Diyas can be placed at various corners of the house such as the kitchen, near the Tulsi plant, the puja room, and in the courtyard to enhance the overall spiritual energy of the home.
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