In recent times, electric lamps are being installed at some places in the sanctum sanctorum of newly constructed temples. But even today in ancient temples, electric lamps are not used in the sanctum sanctorum of the deity. Devotees get the opportunity to see the deity only in the light of oil lamps. Only a few people know why electric lamps are not installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the deity. Let us know what is the purpose behind this.
Importance of divine power in temples
Whether a huge temple is built by spending crores of rupees, or a small temple with limited resources, both have the same divine power. The importance of the idol of the deity located in the sanctum sanctorum of the temples is of paramount importance. Since ancient times, there is a tradition of seeing the deity of the deity in the sanctum sanctorum only in the light of oil lamp.
Use of cameras and electric lamps in new temples
In recent years, in some new temples, arrangements have been made for darshan of the deity through cameras along with electric lamps in the sanctum sanctorum. But there is a belief in the religious community that the light of a bright electric lamp or camera should not fall on the idol of the deity. There have been many discussions on this topic at the religious level.
Broadcast of worship in the sanctum sanctorum through camera
The puja ritual taking place in the sanctum sanctorum has never been broadcasted through camera or video in ancient temples. Therefore, broadcasting the puja in the sanctum sanctorum through cameras or lighting it with electric lamps is considered inappropriate, and there are constant discussions on this issue.
Importance of proximity and energy of the deity
By providing live darshan of the deity’s idol through technical arrangements, the proximity to the deity is reduced. In the times of sages, it was believed that the deity should be seen only in the light of the lamp. Although electric lamps are being used in some places today, they are still not used in many temples. Religious leaders believe that by doing this the devotees get the proximity and energy of the deity.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 25, 2024, 23:15 IST
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