What oil should we use for diya ?and in which directions to be lit?

 North: The most preferred direction for lighting lamps. It helps to bring success in all ventures and to generate fortune and wealth.

South: NEVER LIGHT A LAMP FACING THIS DIRECTION. It is inauspicious since it is the direction of Lord Yama.

East: Light lamps facing east, to have good health and peace of mind. Thus, eliminating griefs and sorrows in life.

West: Light lamps facing west, to bring prosperity and relieve from debt. It helps to overcome struggles and ensure victory over negativity.

Benefits of Sesame Oil (as Lamp Oil)

Sesame oil (Til oil) also known as gingelly oil has more benefits. It is an extraction of sesame seeds. This oil is widely beneficial for cooking, medicinal purpose as well as in puja rituals. It is useful to eliminate dosha and evil energies. It helps to get rid of longterm problems and obstacles in life.

To do Mandra japa or Sadhana of Lord Bhairava, this oil is highly recommended. It is cheaper than Pancha Deepam oil but costlier than Mustard oil.

Benefits of Mustard Oil (as Lamp Oil)

Mustard oil is obtained by crushing or grinding of mustard seeds. It is the most popular oil to light lamp, since it is easily available. It comes in various qualities from pure to mixed.

Mustard oil

Usage of this oil to light lamp eliminates doshas related to planet Saturn.

People lights lamb using this oil to avoid illness in family and to recover well from illness. Mustard oil is widely beneficial.

Benefits of Mahua Oil (as Lamp Oil)

Mahua oil, known as illupai ennai (butter nut oil). It is an extract from the special tree of life, called Mahua.

Also used in lighting deepam. It brings home positive energy. One of the 5 oils used to make pancha deepam oil.

Benefits of Cow Ghee (as Lamp Oil)

Cow ghee is the best and sacred way to light lamp. Now a days, the pure form of ghee is rarely available. Lighting lamp using ghee brings out positive energy, thus helping to maintain our physical, mental and spiritual state. It helps in cleansing our chakras and nadis.

It is a belief that lighting a lamp with cow ghee will reduce poverty. It improves health and maintains wealth in one’s family. Other benefits of cow ghee.

Benefits of Coconut oil(as Lamp Oil): knowledge.

Other oils such as Neem oil, Castor oil, Jasmine oil are also in use to light lamps. For special reason.Some are also used in blended form to last long.