New Delhi: Ghee donation is one of the most significant rituals performed on the festival of Karthigai Deepam, each year in Tamil Nadu in the Karthigai month which is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Karthigai month, which is considered the most auspicious day for worshipping Lord Murugan and lighting lamps. Karthigai Deepam is one of the most significant festivals of Tamil Nadu and other major regions in South India. This year the festival will be celebrated on December 13, 2024.
It is a festival celebrated to worship Lord Murugan, son of Shiva and Parvati. The festival is marked by many diyas on this day, as it is said to bring prosperity and victory over evil. While the lighting of lamps is central to the celebrations, another significant ritual associated with Karthigai Deepam is the donation of ghee, which holds deep spiritual and cultural meaning.
Ghee Donation on Karthigai Deepam
Ghee donation is a practice where devotees in Tamil Nadu offer ghee to the temples or perform the rituals at home on the occasion of the Karthigai Deepam festival. The ghee is considered a pure offering, as it is believed to bring blessings of health, wealth, and prosperity. It is often used in the lighting of lamps, especially in temples and homes.
Ghee Donation booking process
The donation may take place in the early morning or evening, aligning with the times when prayers and rituals are performed for Lord Murugan. One can bring in the ghee to the temple from a store or buy from temple stores, to donate and worship Lord Murugan. But, if you are not carrying ghee with you you can also make a donation for the ghee by providing the money to the temple charity counter.
You also have the option to make the ghee donation fee online. For those wishing to donate 1 kg of ghee, the cost is Rs 250. If you prefer to donate half a kilogram, the fee is Rs 150. Alternatively, if you would like to contribute 1/4 kg of ghee, the fee is Rs 80. This provides a convenient way to participate in the ghee donation process from the comfort of your home while supporting the temple and its rituals.
The ritual of the Ghee donation at the temple will be done today on the celebration of Karthigai Deepam, make sure to arrive on time to avoid rush and enjoy a grand celebration of donation without hustle. Happy Karthigai Deepam!
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