Potri to the Lamp that is the light of experience.
: Tuesdays are ideal for invoking Goddess Durga's protective energy.
This verified English transliteration ensures accurate pronunciation. Offer a flower petal or a pinch of kumkum to the base of the lamp after chanting each line ending in "Potri" (which means "Praise be to Thee"). Om Thiru Vilakke Potri Om Thigazhum Sudare Potri Om Kanmani Thaye Potri Om Karunai Kadale Potri Om Mangala Jothieriye Potri Om Malarmagal Vadive Potri Om Arul Tharum Ambe Potri Om Anbaal Nirainthay Potri Om Selva Vadive Potri Om Sitha Thuyar Theerppay Potri Om Oli Tharum Thaye Potri Om Ultimate Sakthiye Potri Om Inbam Alippay Potri Om Eeswari Thaye Potri Om Umaiyaval Vadive Potri Om Ulagu Thozhum Deviye Potri Om Enngal Kula Vilakke Potri Om Ezhaigalaik Kaappay Potri Om Iswarya Thaye Potri Om Idargal Thavirppay Potri Om Thuyaram Thudaப்பay Potri Om Thunbam Azhippay Potri Om Nanmaigal Alippay Potri Om Nalam Tharum Deviye Potri Om Maangalya Vilakke Potri Om Mana Amaidhi Tharuvaay Potri Om Vetri Vadivay Potri Om Vethathin Porulay Potri Om Gnana Chudare Potri Om Narayani Thaye Potri Om Maha Lakshmiye Potri Om Mangala Roopinye Potri Om Sridhevi Amma Potri Om Sindhai Nirainthay Potri Om Dhurga Deviye Potri Om Thukkam Thudaப்பay Potri Om Saraswathi Thaye Potri Om Sagala Kalai Alippay Potri Om Abhirami Thaye Potri Om Annapoorani Thaye Potri Om Kamakshi Thaye Potri Om Karumari Thaye Potri Om Meenakshi Thaye Potri Om Muthaaram Thaye Potri Om Karpaga Tharuve Potri Om Kanaga Vadive Potri Om Sathyamaay Thigazhvaay Potri Om Dharma Sangariaye Potri Om Thavamigandhor Thaye Potri Om Baktharku Eliyaay Potri Om Paavangal Theerppay Potri Om Punya Vadive Potri Om Pullorkkum Arulvaay Potri Om Boomadevi Thaye Potri Om Punidha Roopinye Potri Om Perumai Nirainthay Potri Om Pethorai Kaappay Potri Om Pillai Thuyar Theerppay Potri Om Kula Deivam Kaappay Potri Om Kuthu Vilakke Potri Om Deepa Lakshmiye Potri Om Divya Pragasa Vadive Potri Om Amirthame Thaye Potri Om Azhagarmagal Vadive Potri Om Anatham Alippay Potri Om Arivuth Sudare Potri Om Aaruyir Thaye Potri Om Aadharamaay Nirainthay Potri Om Jothi Mayame Potri Om Chollin Porulay Potri Om Chutha Swaroopinye Potri Om Suthira Vadive Potri Om Thanthira Porulay Potri Om Manthira Roopinye Potri Om Maayaval Thaye Potri Om Madhavan Thangaiye Potri Om Mukkannan Deviye Potri Om Murugan Amma Potri Om Vinayagar Thaye Potri Om Veera Sakthiye Potri Om Vetri Tharum Deviye Potri Om Vaira Roopinye Potri Om Vaani Deviye Potri Om Vaarija Amma Potri Om Karpukkarasiye Potri Om Karunai Vadive Potri Om Kasthuri Thaye Potri Om Kalyana Roopinye Potri Om Kaval Deivame Potri Om Kavalai Theerppay Potri Om Bairavi Thaye Potri Om Bagavathi Amma Potri Om Parameswariye Potri Om Padmasani Thaye Potri Om Narani Thaye Potri Om Naama Vadive Potri Om Naalellaam Kaappay Potri Om Namborai Kaappay Potri Om Jagathatree Thaye Potri Om Janani Thaye Potri Om Jeeva Jodhiye Potri Om Gnabagathaaraaye Potri Om Geetha Porulay Potri Om Keerthi Vadive Potri Om Kshema Alippay Potri Om Sowbaagya Thaye Potri Om Sakala Subha Mangalame Potri Om Sathyamaay Vaazhthidum Jodhiye Potri Benefits of Chanting Thiruvilakku 108 Potri
In Hinduism, 108 is considered a sacred number. The 108 Potri, also known as "108 Divya Desams" or "108 sacred places", refers to a list of 108 sacred temples or shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu. However, in the context of Thiruvilakku Poojai, 108 Potri might refer to a sequence of 108 prayers or offerings made during the ritual. thiruvilakku poojai 108 potri in english verified
: The base represents Lord Brahma, the stem represents Lord Vishnu, and the bowl represents Lord Shiva. The five wicks symbolize the five senses or the five faces of Shiva.
Thus, lighting the lamp symbolizes the awakening of inner consciousness. The 108 Potri enumerate these correspondences.
: Use Ghee or gingelly oil (sesame oil). The lamp should have five wicks or at least one, pointing towards the East, North, or Northeast. Potri to the Lamp that is the light of experience
Thiruvilakku Poojai with 108 Potri is a fully documented, Agama-approved ritual that transforms a simple lamp into a vehicle for divine communion. The 108 Potri are not improvisational but follow a fixed canonical structure, each salutation resonating with profound metaphysical meaning. For devotees, this practice cultivates inner luminosity; for scholars, it represents a sophisticated synthesis of fire worship, mantra sastra, and number symbolism.
Praise to the deity who blesses us with infinite, immeasurable wealth. Om Aanandha Arivoli Vilakke Potri
Example (translated from Tamil original): Offer a flower petal or a pinch of
At its core, Thiruvilakku Poojai is a traditional method of worshiping the divine through a lit lamp (Deepa Aradhana). The term Thiru (sacred/holy) and Vilakku (lamp) combine to form "the holy lamp," which is often considered a physical embodiment of the Goddess Mahalakshmi, the deity of wealth, fortune, and prosperity.
Light a small piece of camphor (Karpooram) on an aarati plate. Wave it clockwise three times in front of the Thiruvilakku while ringing a small prayer bell. Prostrate before the lamp, ask for forgiveness for any unintentional mistakes made during the ritual, and pray for the health, prosperity, and spiritual evolution of your household. Benefits of Regular Thiruvilakku Poojai
Praise to the divine Goddess who shines as the lamp of the household. Om Sudare Vilakkaam Thooyaai Potri