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    MeenLoch

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    What oil do you use to light diyas at home on daily basis ?
    We were trying idhayam nallanai, but it's expensive to use so regularly, since then we have been using normal canola oil ?
    I am not sure if it is okay to do so. I am looking for tips.
     
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    I too use idhayam nallennai for lighting lamps....and i have heard mum say that this is good for home. Ghee is the best.

    Other types of oils should not to be used like coconut oil, refined oil or whatever...

    i have heard there is a mixed oil is also good. five types of oils mixed together especially made for lighting lamps. (panja deepa ennai)

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    OOPALL

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    hi there!
    I have always used ghee for diyas. I know a lot of people use oil but personally I have never tried it.

    Thanks,
    Oopall
     
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    aparnanc

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    I make ghee at home and use that for the velakku (diya).. Generally people use nalennai or ghee for lighting the velakku..
     
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    I also use idhayam nallanai only for velakku.If u feel its costly u can use ghee instead of that.
     
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    LovemyFamily

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    I make ghee at home using the Land O Lakes butter we get from stores. Ghee is believed to be the most pious for lighting God's diya.
     
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    Ranchu

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    I have been using Vegetable oil / canola oil for lighting.
    It lights well . I believe in purity of mind rather that what oil to be used for lighting lamps. So i think it depends on your own decision .

    the only problem i've been facing is , the brass lamps gets even more sticky within a week, due to the oil . So Cleaning becomes labor-some for me .
     
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    OOPALL

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    Hi Ranchu,
    You can spray thelamp with Awesome cleaner and just leave it for a couple of minutes. It gets rid of the sticky. Awesome cleaner is availabel ar Dollar Store or 99C stores. I have not been able to buy it anywhere else.

    Thanks,
    Oopall.
     
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    I use idhayam Oil.
     
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