Thiruvilakku Poojai 108 Potri In English Exclusive
Here is the of the Thiruvilakku Poojai 108 Potri (108 praises/glories to the Sacred Lamp), as traditionally recited in Tamil Hindu households, especially during Thursday prayers, for prosperity and divine grace.
Om Shiva Swaroopini Potri (Praise be to the embodiment of the Transformer/Shiva) 61 to 80: Forms of Wisdom and Purity
Pure ghee or sesame oil (gingelly oil) is highly recommended. The Wicks: Two cotton wicks twisted together. thiruvilakku poojai 108 potri in english exclusive
Sit facing East. Light the lamp while chanting "Om Deepa Jothiye Namaha."
Om Ananta Rupini Potri (Praise be to the one without any end or beginning) Here is the of the Thiruvilakku Poojai 108
(Translation: The light of the lamp is the Supreme Brahman, the light is the Mother. The light is the complete whole, the light is auspiciousness.)
Chant "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti" or "Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu" and light the lamp. Light the center wick first, followed by the others clockwise. Sit facing East
Sit comfortably facing the lamp. Hold loose flower petals or kumkum in your right hand. Recite each verse below, offering a petal or a pinch of kumkum to the base of the lamp after every line.
"Potri" translates to "praise" or "salutation" in Tamil. Chanting these 108 lines serves as a meditative tool to focus the mind on the various attributes of the Divine Mother.
— Praise to Thee who is the natural light of wisdom.
: While it can be performed daily, the most auspicious days for this poojai are Fridays and full moon days ( Pournami ).