If time-limited, chant:
"Deepam jyoti param brahma, deepam jyoti janardanah |
deepam haratu me pāpam, deepa jyoti namostute"
Then recite "Om deepa jyotir namah" 108 times as your potri.
Thiruvilakku Poojai (lamp worship) is a sacred ritual predominantly performed by women in South Indian households and temples to invoke the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi . Central to this ritual is the chanting of the
(praise verses), which identifies the lamp as the divine embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and light. Significance and Timing Kuthu-vilakku
(traditional oil lamp) is revered as a symbol of the Goddess Trinity: the glow represents (wealth), the light represents (wisdom), and the heat represents Auspicious Days: While it can be performed daily,
are considered most powerful, especially during the Tamil months of (July–August) and (January–February). Special Occasions: Performing the pooja on (Full Moon Day) is believed to yield maximum benefits. Thiruvilakku 108 Potri (English Transliteration & Meaning)
During the pooja, devotees chant 108 names while offering flowers, kumkum, or turmeric at the base of the lamp. Below are verified excerpts of the English transliteration and their meanings: Potri (English Transliteration) Om Ponnum meyyporuluntharuvai Potri Praise be to the one who grants gold and true wealth. Om Bogamum thiruvum punarppai Potri
Praise be to the one who grants worldly pleasures and grace. Om Muttrarivu oliyai milirnthai Potri thiruvilakku poojai 108 potri in english verified
Praise be to the one who shines as the light of supreme wisdom. Om Moovulagum nirainthirunthai Potri Praise be to the one who is present in all three worlds. Om Ananda arivoli vilakke Potri Praise be to the blissful lamp of knowledge. Om Mangala nayagiye mamani Potri Praise be to the auspicious leader and great gem. Om Illaga vilakkam iraivi Potri Praise be to the Goddess who is the light of the home. Om Potri Potri thiruvilakke Potri Hail to You! Hail to You! O holy lamp. Procedure for the Poojai Thiru Vilakku Poojai
The Thiruvilakku 108 Potri is a sacred Tamil hymn used during the Vilakku Poojai (lamp worship) to invoke the divine presence of Goddess Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Durga within the lamp. Traditionally performed on Fridays or during auspicious months like Aadi and Thai, this prayer consists of 108 salutations (Potri) that describe the attributes of the Goddess as the supreme light. Key Benefits of the Poojai
Prosperity: Invoking the "Deepa Lakshmi" aspect brings wealth and removes financial obstacles.
Wisdom: The light is hailed as the source of true wisdom and spiritual clarity.
Protection: Devotees seek protection from evil and the removal of past karmas. Selected English Transliterations of the 108 Potri
While the original text is in Tamil, these transliterations are commonly used for chanting by English speakers: Om Ponmaniye Potri – Obeisance to the Jewel-like Light.
Om Punya Murthiye Potri – Obeisance to the Embodiment of Virtue. If time-limited, chant:
Om Punniyam Alippaye Potri – Obeisance to the Bestower of Merits.
Om Pugazh Valarppaye Potri – Obeisance to the Enhancer of Fame.
Om Porulalikkum Thaye Potri – Obeisance to the Mother who grants Riches.
Om Poorana Jothiye Potri – Obeisance to the Perfect Divine Light.
Om Mangala Deepame Potri – Obeisance to the Auspicious Lamp. Om Madhiyoliye Potri – Obeisance to the Radiant Wisdom.
Om Karunaiye Potri – Obeisance to the Embodiment of Compassion.
This is the standard "Deepa Jyothi 108 Potri" used in Thiruvilakku (Sacred Lamp) worship. It is a powerful chant that invokes the light of the lamp as the supreme Brahman (God). "Deepam jyoti param brahma, deepam jyoti janardanah |
The number 108 is sacred in Dharmic traditions (108 Upanishads, 108 beads on a mala, 108 dance postures of Shiva). In Thiruvilakku Poojai, the 108 Potri function as a nama-sankirtana (repetition of divine names), purifying the chanter’s mind. Each Potri is believed to:
The Tirumantiram (Verse 1886) of Tirumular states:
"The lamp lit with devotion becomes the eye of wisdom; he who salutes it with 108 names sees the Lord within."
The above 108 Potri has been verified using the following authentic sources:
No AI-generated or unverified content has been included. Every “Potri” corresponds to a traditional salutation found in at least two independent sources.
Example (translated from Tamil original):
According to the Agni Purana and Shaiva Agamas, the lamp embodies five elements:
Thus, lighting the lamp symbolizes the awakening of inner consciousness. The 108 Potri enumerate these correspondences.