Deepavali Puja

Discussion in 'Pujas Prayers & Slokas' started by Chitvish, Oct 12, 2006.

  1. Preethi

    Preethi Gold IL'ite

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    Substitute for lamps ?

    Dear Chitra,

    I need to check for earthenware kinnams here, If I get them its fine, else its just a loud thought ! I have seen in some temples, ladies light lamps using lemon (Elumicham pazham kuzhi panni vechu athukulla ennai vitu etharthu - I donno what you call that lamp as !!) , can that be done..coz I can easily get elumicham pazham at nearby shops ! I wont use steel as you said !

    No need of your thanks Chitra, It's we who should be rightfully thanking you ! I have done nothing to deserve your thanks !

    Love,
    Preethi
     
  2. Chitvish

    Chitvish Moderator IL Hall of Fame

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    That seems to be a good idea, Preethi !

    Yes, cut the lime into 2, squeeze the juice, reverse the half, put sandanam & kumkumam. Now add ghee (melted) & put thiri.
    Love & regards,
    Chithra.
     
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    meenaprakash Silver IL'ite

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    pure enlightenment

    Dear Chitra,

    Believe me when I say, its the first time I actually am learning about Deepavali puja. I never knew kuberan puja is associated with this festival. I never knew the 16 names of lakshmi, never knew the existence in the first place. there's so much to learn stilll & with you around, I have no worries. This Diwali is going to be a special one after reading your post.

    Thank you sooooooooooooooo much for sharing such beautiful info & for the beautiful 16 lamps photo - like the ray of light your posts enlightens our soul, always.

    Love & regards,
     
  4. Chitvish

    Chitvish Moderator IL Hall of Fame

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    Thankyou for the sweet post - just like you, Meena !

    Kuberan puja for deepavali is a recent development, atleast to my knowledge.
    Then, why not do it, we do need material wealth, as well, don't we ?
    I hope you shift to your new house befoe deepavali & do the auspicious puja there !
    Thankyou, Meena.
    Love & regards,
    Chithra.
     
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    Kubera Lakshmi Pooja

    Hi Chithra,
    Kubera Lakshmi Pooja was first introduced to me by my Sister-in-law. I do religiously perform it every Diwali day and especially after i moved into my new own house.
    Now this Diwali is going to be special for me as i am going to perform the Pooja after knowing the significance of the Pooja from our very own cultural icon here in Indusladies community.
    Generally I do light my pair of Silver Kuthuvilaku. This time after seeing the photo I am going to light 16 lamps in a plate besides the 2 Kuthuvilaku. That makes the count to be 18. I hope that is ok?
     
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  6. Chitvish

    Chitvish Moderator IL Hall of Fame

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    Me, a cultural ikon? - ha ha ha !

    My dear Lakshmi,
    When I was drafting this puja, I did remember your having mentioned to me that you perform this regularly.
    Yes, you can light 16 lamps in a plate, besides the 2 big vilakkus.
    I have given it in a short, simple format.
    Thankyou for the F B .
    Love & regards,
    Chithra.
     
  7. sudhavnarasimhan

    sudhavnarasimhan Silver IL'ite

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    Great to read this weeks posting on Diwali, Chitra........i will definetely follow it....we do have candles here , and also i seem to have collected a lot of mud candle , from india....all for use in dancing. But will light up my pooja arai, this year. :p
    I have always wondered , whythe name deepavali..... and dont we in south put up the deepams for kaarthigai festival.....any thoughts on that.
     
  8. Chitvish

    Chitvish Moderator IL Hall of Fame

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    Thankyou, my dear Sudha !

    Lighting mud candles is a good idea.
    Well, next week's posting is "Why do we celebrate Deepavali". There you will get the answer for your question !
    Stay tuned till next week !!
    Love & regards,
    Chithra.
     
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    Oh lovely, now eagerly awaiting next thursday.....Chitra , you are really making our Thursdays very memorable!
     
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    Mrs.C,

    It was a detailed explanation of the Deepavali Pooja. The picture attached was simply divine.

    Thanks and we look forward to your next posting.
     

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