Benefits of lighting diyas

 

Diyas are small earthen clay lamps that are lit up with ghee or oil in many occasions. Lighting a diya is an age-old tradition in the Indian culture. Be it in devotional ceremonies, pujas or festivals, diyas are a big part of our culture.

In today’s day and age, Diwali or the festival of lights have become synonymous with lighting up numerous diyas in every home. Apart from the traditional, cultural and aesthetic appeal, there are numerous benefits of lighting diyas.

·         Purifying – Lighting up en earthen lamp is actually said to cleanse and purify the air and bring in positive energy. Especially a ghee diya is known to evoke ‘sattvik’ energies and create a scared atmosphere. This is why an earthen lamp or diya is always lit up before any spiritual ceremony. This is also why many Indian households have a tradition of lighting up diyas twice a day.

·         Symbolism – Diyas are also a symbolic offering when it comes to spirituality. It symbolizes enlightenment by removing the darkness of ignorance. On the new moon night of Diwali when everything is dark, people light many diyas to symbolize the triuph of light. This is why you can find in the marketplace and online diwali diya of several different designs, shapes and sizes on this specific day.

·         Focus – A lesser known benefit of diyas are that they enhance focus and concentration. It is known that meditation upon the flame of diyas, in their positive energy, brings forth a sharper ability to focus.