Navratri Akhand Jyoti: Which Way To Light Akhand Jyoti For Prosperity According To Vastu? Know Shubh Muhurat

Sharadiya Navratri, the auspicious nine-day festival dedicated to Mother Durga, begins today and will last until October 23rd. The most important ritual during Navratri 2023 is the lighting of the Akhand Jyoti, an eternal flame symbolising the divine mother's presence.

The Akhand Jyoti holds a significant place in Navratri worship. It is believed that kindling an eternal flame in your home during this period ensures the continued presence of divine blessings.

Vastu Guidelines for Lighting the Akhand Jyoti

Vastu Shastra, the ancient Indian science of architecture and design, emphasizes the importance of direction when placing objects and performing rituals. To maximize the auspiciousness of your Navratri prayers and rituals, follow these Vastu guidelines for lighting the Akhand Jyoti:

• Place the Akhand Jyoti in the southeast direction of your home, also known as the igneous angle.
• During the puja, place the flame to face either east or north.

Significance of Direction of Akhand Jyoti

The direction in which the Akhand Jyoti flame rises is also significant. An upward-facing flame is considered highly auspicious. When the flame faces north, it is associated with financial gain. Conversely, if the flame points south, it is believed to bring about a loss of wealth.

By lighting the Akhand Jyoti in accordance with Vastu principles, you can enhance the spiritual significance of Navratri 2023 and invite divine blessings and prosperity into your home. To ensure a harmonious and prosperous Navratri 2023, ensure that the eternal flame of the Mother Goddess is kindled in the correct direction.

What is the Shubh Muhurat?

1. Abhijit Muhurta
- From 11:41 pm to 12:27 pm.
2. Day Muhurat-
- 7:45 am to 9:11 am
- From 12:00 am to 4:30 am.
3. Evening time-
- 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
4. Night time-
- From 9:00 pm to 12:04 am.

Read this mantra while lighting Akhand Jyoti

Jayanti Mangala Kali, Bhadrakali Kapalini Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri Swaha Swadha Namostute Te ||

[जयन्ती मंगला काली, भद्रकाली कपालिनी। दुर्गा क्षमा घिवा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोघ्स्तु ते।]

Or

दीपज्योति: परब्रह्म: दीपज्योति: जनार्दन:। [deepajyoti parabrahmma deepajyoti janardanaha]
दीपोहरतिमे पापं संध्यादीपं नामोस्तुते।। [deepohartime papam sandhyadeepam namostute]
शुभं करोतु कल्याणमारोग्यं सुखं सम्पदां। [ shubham karoti kalyanam arogyam sukha sampada]
शत्रुवृद्धि विनाशं च दीपज्योति: नमोस्तुति।।" [shatru vruddhi vinashamcha deepajyoti namostute]