: Fill the lamp with ghee or oil and insert five cotton wicks to represent the five elements or faces of the lamp.
Om Vana Durga Potri (Praise be to the goddess of the forest and protector) thiruvilakku poojai 108 potri in english exclusive
translates to "Sacred Lamp." Unlike a simple diya, the Thiruvilakku is often a tall, brass or bronze lamp (Deepam) with multiple wicks, symbolizing the spread of divine consciousness. The poojai (worship) involves lighting the lamp using ghee or oil, adorning it with flowers, and chanting specific hymns. : Fill the lamp with ghee or oil
: Performing the poojai during the Tamil months of Aadi (July–August) and Thai (January–February) is believed to bring heightened spiritual benefits. The 108 Potri in English : Performing the poojai during the Tamil months
The vibrations created by pronouncing these 108 names cleanse the home of evil eyes and negative energies.