The practice of worshipping the Peepal tree has been going on for centuries. As one of the most sacred trees in Hinduism, it is worshipped and water is offered to it. It is believed that offering water to this tree regularly and lighting a lamp in it on Saturday fulfils all the wishes of a person and receives the blessings of Lord Shani.
Worshipping the Peepal tree mainly on Saturday gives quick relief from Saturn's Sade Sati. It is believed that if a person worships this tree and worships it keeping in mind the right time, then he gets freedom from many troubles.
But have you ever thought that there is a fixed time to light a lamp in this tree which is considered very auspicious? Let us know from astrologer Dr Aarti Dahiya what is considered the most auspicious time to light a lamp in the Peepal tree.
Most auspicious time to light a lamp in the Peepal tree
If you regularly light a lamp in Peepal, then the time from 7 am to 10 am is considered auspicious. On the other hand, lighting a lamp from 5 to 7 in the evening is considered auspicious.
Never light a lamp in the Peepal tree after 9 o'clock in the night i.e. after 10 a.m. This time is not considered auspicious for worshipping the Peepal tree. By the way, if you offer water to Peepal in the morning and light a lamp near it in the evening, then it can be more auspicious.
Why Peepal is considered the most sacred
It is believed that in the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna says that he is Peepal among trees. For this reason, it is said that Lord Krishna resides in this tree. In astrology, this tree is believed to bring good health, fortune, progeny and knowledge.
By lighting a lamp and offering water to this tree, Shani gets rid of the defects and all the defects are removed from your horoscope as well. By lighting a lamp in this, any major problem related to the horoscope can also be solved. Offering water to Peepal also gives you relief from MangalDosha, Navagraha obstruction, Saturn's half-and-half, and Rahu and Ketu's bad condition.
Rules for lighting lamp in Peepal tree
While lighting a lamp in Peepal on Saturday, keep in mind that you light it only after being free from bath etc. You light the lamp keeping the smoke of the right time. This means that you should never light a lamp in the afternoon even by mistake. This may harm you. Always light a lamp of mustard oil or ghee in Peepal. Due to this, blessings will always be on you.
Significance of lighting a lamp in Peepal
It is believed in the Hindu religion that Lord Vishnu along with his wife Mata Lakshmi resides on this tree in Peepal tree on Saturdays. Due to this belief in Hinduism, people consider it auspicious to pour water on the roots of this tree every Saturday.
It is said that Tridev i.e. Lord Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu resides in Peepal; hence it is considered the most sacred tree and worshipping gives fruits equal to the worship of all three gods. According to a belief, Lord Vishnu had descended near the Peepal tree, so this tree is worshipped as a favourite tree of Vishnu.
If you regularly offer water and light a lamp to the Peepal tree at the right time and on an auspicious day, then you get the special blessings of the Trinity and your wishes are fulfilled.
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