Seventh monthly Thiruvilakku (lamp) Pooja at Deepam Trust's Gnana Sabai

Purpose

Jothi worship (worship of the divine light) as graciously given to us by Thiru Arutprakasa Ramalinga Adigalar.

Benefits

All women are invited to take part in the Thiruvilakku Pooja, praying for the well-being of their families, so that the worries and troubles of daily life are removed and they may experience sweetness, peace, fulfilment, tranquillity, joy, love and grace everywhere and in everything. Come, let us perform the Thiruvilakku Pooja and transform human life into a sacred life.

Pooja items to bring

• One five-faced kuthu vilakku (traditional standing oil lamp).
• A leaf or a plate to place the lamp on.
• A little rice mixed with turmeric.
• Two muzham (arm-lengths) of fragrant flowers.
• Kumkum, turmeric and vibhuti (sacred ash), a small quantity.
• Cold-pressed (chekku) oil: coconut oil, sesame oil, castor oil, iluppai (mahua) oil, neem oil, (or) any one of these.

Mantras recited during the Pooja

1. Maha Mantra, 18 times (Arutpa praise)
2. Song of invocation
3. Salutation to Parasivam
4. Nithya Vilakku (the eternal lamp)
5. Suddha Sanmarga Vendukol (prayer of pure Sanmarga)
6. Meypporul Viyappu (wonder of the true reality)
7. Jothi song
8. Sathiya Siru Vinnappam (Vallalar's short prayer of truth)
9. Simple dinner

All are welcome — come and receive divine grace!
Deepam Trust