Natural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
Lamp Extinguished During Prayer
प्रार्थना के दौरान दीपक बुझना
Category: Natural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
Significance: Inauspicious (Ashubh)
Quick Answer
An oil lamp going out unexpectedly during prayer is an inauspicious sign requiring re-lighting and protective mantras.
Last updated: 14 June 2026· Based on Brihat Samhita & classical Shakun Shastra
What Does It Mean?
Lamp extinguishing during puja indicates disruption of divine connection or negative energy interference.
The deity's grace may be blocked, purification is needed.
Repeated extinguishing despite proper wick and oil may indicate stronger negative presence.
Remedies (Upay)
- 1.Relight the lamp immediately with a new match.
- 2.Sprinkle Gangajal around the puja space and recite Om Namah Shivaya before relighting.
- 3.Burn camphor in the puja room for complete purification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What if a lamp goes out during puja?
It is inauspicious. Relight immediately, sprinkle Gangajal, recite Om Namah Shivaya, and continue with focus.