Jaipur : Lighting a lamp made of flour has special significance in the worship of Karva Chauth. This is not only a ritual but also a tradition. Flour is the basic form of food which is the basis of life. Making a lamp from flour is a symbol of creativity and the beginning of a new life. The flour is considered pure. A lamp made from it makes the puja sacred and auspicious. Lighting a lamp made of flour during the worship of Karva Chauth increases love as well as trust between husband and wife and provides relief from problems in life.
There is a belief that flour is the basis of edible things. It is a symbol of prosperity and abundance. A lamp made of flour symbolizes the continuity of the life cycle and rebirth. If both husband and wife make and light a lamp together, it creates an unbreakable bond between them. The light of the lamp symbolizes positive energy which increases love and trust in their relationship. According to the calendar, the puja is performed in the evening on the day of Karva Chauth fast. This year, the auspicious time for the worship of Karva Chauth is from 05.46 pm to 07.02 pm on Sunday, 20th October. The moonrise will happen at 07.54 at night.
There is no suffering in life
According to astrology, it is believed that worshiping with flour lamp increases the life of the husband. It is said that those who light a flour lamp with the wish of long life do not have to bear the pain of Yamraj. Even during Karva Chauth, Karva Mata and Annapurna Mata become happy by lighting a flour lamp. Apart from this, flour lamp removes troubles and increases the feeling of love.
Freedom comes from these things
On the day of Karva Chauth, add turmeric to the flour and knead it and then add ghee to it and light it at the time of puja. Make your wish to Karva Mata. Then at the time of worshiping the Moon, keep the flour lamp in a sieve. Then look through the lens of the moon and your husband. There is a rule to light a lamp made of flour to get relief from debt, early marriage, job, illness, having a child, own house, domestic discord, dispute between husband and wife, land property and victory in court.
Importance of flour lamp
On the day of Karva Chauth, the wife observes a fast for the long life and prosperity of her husband. She expresses her dedication by lighting a lamp. Worshiping together increases the confidence of husband and wife and they start trusting each other more. Generally, mustard oil and cotton wick are lit in a flour lamp. Mustard oil is considered pure and the cotton wick allows the lamp to burn slowly.
