Dhanteras 2023: Why are 13 lamps lit on Dhanteras and the secret of one lamp Yama you will be surprised
13 lamps and one lamp, the secret of Yama
You will be surprised to know the importance of 13 lamps on Dhanteras and Diwali. These 13 lamps protect you from negative energy and evil spirits in your family, business, work.
As soon as the festivals of Dhanteras and Diwali arrive, there is a competition among people for shopping. People buy all the necessary items like gold, silver, diamonds, gems, land, houses, utensils, clothes, vehicles etc. Shopping on this day is very auspicious and beneficial. But even more beneficial is the worship done on the day of Dhanteras and Diwali and the 13 lamps lit on this day which provide many important benefits like health, life, happy family and financial gain. By showing a lamp to Yamdev on this day, one gets freedom from the fear of untimely death and the defect of untimely death is also removed.
These 13 lamps protect you from negative energy and evil spirits. Considered a symbol of kindness and purity, this lamp brings special results in your life including enthusiasm, passion, colors etc. Therefore let us know about their importance.
Know the importance of 13 lamps
1. On the evening of Dhanteras, the first lamp is in the name of Yamdev, which frees your family from the blame of untimely death. On this day, a four-faced lamp made of flour should be kept in the south end of the house.
2. The second lamp should be lit with ghee and kept in front of the puja temple of your home or any other suitable place, this will fulfill your wish from God.
3. Remember the third lamp and light it in front of Goddess Lakshmi’s idol, wealth, grains will increase and there will be prosperity in the house.
4. The fourth lamp should be lit near the plant of Mother Tulsi. By doing this, the family living in your house will remain peaceful and happy and family life will be happy.
5. The fifth lamp should be kept in front of the main lamp of the house. This protects the house from evil spirits and prevents negative powers from entering the house.
6. The sixth lamp is traditionally placed under the Peepal tree. It is considered extremely lucky and it is believed that it should be burnt with mustard oil. It indicates freedom from money and health problems.
7. Light the seventh lamp in a nearby temple or outside where you go to worship, it brings happiness in the house.
