🪔Vilakku Pooja - विलक्कु पूजा

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Vilakku Pooja, Deep Pooja Date: Friday, 2 June 2023

Vilakku Pooja is symbolic of Mahalakshmi, the devi of fortune and prosperity. Mahalakshmi is worshiped collectively by a large number of women at a time by lighting lamps. It is said that it brings happiness and prosperity in the home and peace in the world. Thiru Vilakku Puja is performed mostly on Fridays either in the morning or in the evening by lighting a lamp. It is mainly performed during the Tamil months of Chithirai and Vaigasi, and this sacred lamp worship can also be performed on new moon and full moon days.

Meaning of Vilakku
Koothu Vilakku means standing oil lamp, which symbolizes the removal of ignorance and the awakening of the divine light within us.

Who does Vilakku Puja?
South India - In Tamil Nadu, most of the housewives perform this Tiruvilakku Pooja regularly at home by chanting 108 Pootri regularly. Its soft glow illuminates the temple or temple room, keeping the atmosphere pure and serene.

Why is Vilakku Puja performed?
'Thiru-vilakku' is lit daily in South Indian Hindu homes, as Thiru-vilakku is believed to be a form of Maa Mahalakshmi, the devi of fortune and wealth. Thiruvilakku Puja is performed by female devotees to seek the blessings of the divine mata Lakshmi Devi. This puja is done for the well being of the family members and it brings goodness to each and every member. It is believed that those who sincerely perform Thiru Vilakku Puja by lighting lamps in the temples, Maa Mahalakshmi will also be present in that auspicious event, and she blesses those who participate in the Deep Puja.

Begins Tithi	Friday
Reason	Mata Lakshmi
Celebrations	Prayer at Mandir, Group Prayer, Puja at Home

विलक्कु पूजा हिन्दी में पढ़ें

विलक्कु पूजा, भाग्य और समृद्धि की देवी महालक्ष्मी का प्रतीक है। थिरु विलक्कु पूजा, ज्यादातर शुक्रवार को या तो सुबह या शाम को दीपक जलाकर की जाती है। यह मुख्य रूप से तमिल महीनों, चिथिरई और वैगासी के दौरान की जाती है, और यह पवित्र दीप पूजा अमावस और पूर्णिमा के दिनों में भी की जा सकती है।

Vilakku Puja Vidhi?

❀ Before beginning this puja, the sacred lamp should be thoroughly cleaned, and turmeric and kumkum applied to enhance its sanctity.
❀ One can also prepare sacred offerings for bhog that are believed to be a favorite of Devi Lakshmi, such as sweets made from pure cow ghee, offerings made from butter, and fruits. And it should be offered to Devi Lakshmi.
❀ After the puja is over, you can also offer Prasad items to the cows.
❀ Generally, this puja is performed by married women for the long life of their husband.
❀ The details of the performance of this sacred lamp worship are also found in some of the sacred texts of our Hindu religion.

ॐ मां लक्ष्मी देवी नमः