Natural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
Flame Extinguishing During Prayer
पूजा के बीच दीपक बुझना
Category: Natural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
Significance: Inauspicious (Ashubh)
Quick Answer
A lamp or diya extinguishing during prayer is considered inauspicious, the prayer should be restarted.
Last updated: 14 June 2026· Based on Brihat Samhita & classical Shakun Shastra
What Does It Mean?
The prayer has been interrupted at a critical moment
There may be negative energies disrupting the space
Relight and restart to ensure the prayer is complete
Remedies (Upay)
- 1.Relight the diya immediately and restart from the beginning
- 2.Burn camphor first to clear the space before relighting
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What does a lamp going out during prayer mean?
It is inauspicious; relight and restart the prayer after purifying the space.