Natural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
Ghee Lamp Facing South — Warning
दक्षिण की ओर घी का दीपक
CategoryNatural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
SignificanceInauspicious (Ashubh)
Quick Answer
Lighting a lamp facing south without intention is traditionally inauspicious — south is the direction of Yama (death deity).
Last updated: 20 April 2026 · Based on Brihat Samhita & classical Shakun Shastra
What Does It Mean?
Lamps should face east (morning) or north (night) — south-facing inadvertently indicates Yama's domain.
Intentionally south-facing lamps are used in Pitru rituals — unintentional south-facing disrupts harmony.
Correct the lamp direction immediately and recite a protective mantra.
Remedies (Upay)
- 1.Reposition the lamp to face east or north immediately.
- 2.Recite "Om Suryaya Namah" for solar correction of direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is lighting a lamp facing south inauspicious?
Yes — immediately reposition it to face east or north. South-facing is for Pitru rituals only.