Benefits of lighting Akhand Jyoti in Navratri: There is great importance of setting up the Kalash and lighting Akhand Jyoti during Navratri. There are many benefits of lighting Akhand Jyoti and it is important to follow the rules while lighting it.
Akhand Jyoti Rules: Shardiya Navratri is starting from 15 October 2023. Ghatasthapana is done on the first day of Navratri and Akhand Jyoti is lit for 9 days. There are many benefits of lighting Akhand Jyoti during the holy 9 days of Navratri. In these 9 days, 9 forms of Matarani are worshipped.
This year, Sharad Navratri, starting from 15th October, will end on 23rd October and Dussehra will be celebrated on 24th October. Durga idols will be immersed on this day. This year during Navratri, Maa Durga is arriving on an elephant, which is very auspicious. Let us know why Akhand Jyoti is lit in front of Maa Durga during Navratri.
…that’s why we burn the eternal flame
Lighting the Akhand Jyoti during Navratri has special significance. Akhand Jyoti means keeping the lamp lit continuously and not letting it go out. During Navratri, a lamp is kept lit in front of Matarani for 24 hours continuously for 9 days. It is believed that lighting the Akhand Jyoti brings prosperity in the house and brings blessings of the Mother Goddess. Matarani becomes happy and fulfills all the wishes. To prevent the lamp from extinguishing, care has to be taken that it does not run out of oil or ghee. Also, to ensure that the lamp does not get extinguished by the wind, a glass enclosure is kept around it.
Rules of eternal light
If you are lighting Akhand Jyoti during Navratri then it is very important to keep some rules in mind. Otherwise, any action taken in this matter may displease Goddess Durga.
– The first rule of lighting the Akhand Jyoti during Navratri is that it is necessary for someone to be present in the house, so that the Akhand Jyoti is taken care of. If you are lighting Akhand Jyoti then do not leave the house empty.
– Do not keep the Akhand Jyoti directly on the ground, rather use a Kalash or a post to keep it.
