Potri (Praise to the remover of fear and panic)
...and so on, until the 108th Potri.
Clean the prayer area. Place a wooden plank ( manai ) and place a Kolam (rangoli) on it.
Praise to the compassionate divine Mother who protects all Her children. Om Thondar Agathamar Thoomani Potri
(Praise to the One in Solitude/Pure Existence) Om Egai Payane Potri (Praise to the Fruit of Virtue) thiruvilakku poojai 108 potri in english verified
: The base represents Lord Brahma, the stem represents Lord Vishnu, and the bowl represents Lord Shiva. The five wicks symbolize the five senses or the five faces of Shiva.
Ideal for overcoming obstacles and debts (invoking Goddess Durga).
Potri (Praise to the light of the burning camphor)
Insert fresh cotton wicks. Use ghee, sesame oil (gingelly oil), or a special pancha-deepam oil blend. Lighting five faces of the lamp brings immense positive vibration, but lighting even one or two faces facing East or North is highly beneficial. Potri (Praise to the remover of fear and panic)
Potri (Praise to the root cause worshipped by ancient sages)
This elaborate method, which can take up to an hour, is a profound spiritual practice that includes the full chanting of the 108 Potri.
To gain the full benefits of the ritual, gather these traditional items beforehand:
Potri (Praise to the embodiment of pure bliss) Om Arivu sudare Potri (Praise to the flame of intellect) Om Ambigai thaye Potri (Praise to Mother Ambika) Praise to the compassionate divine Mother who protects
(Praise to the Enhancer of Virtue) Om Thayumanavale Potri (Praise to the Mother and Father)
: Meditating on the focal point of the flame during the 108 Potri chants quietens an overactive mind and reduces anxiety. Share public link
Thiruvilakku Poojai (the lamp worship ritual) is one of the most powerful and spiritually uplifting traditions in Hindu homes and temples. Dedicated primarily to Goddess Lakshmi, Sri Durga, and Goddess Saraswathi, this pooja invokes the divine feminine energy (Shakti) in the form of a flame.