Deep Daan in Kartik Maas: How to Offer a Lamp

A lamp lit with love can turn your ordinary evening into a devotional offering to the Lord. That is the beauty of Deep Daan in Kartik Maas. But many still wonder how to offer a lamp the right way in Kartik Maas.

This article covers when to offer a lamp, what you need, how to offer it step by step, and the prayers to recite.

When to Offer a Lamp and What You Need

Offer a lamp during Kartik month every evening, mainly after sunset, though practice may vary by region and family beliefs. You can light the lamp at a clean, quiet spot in your home or at a nearby temple

Items needed for lighting a diya:

Earthen diya: A small clay lamp for the offering.
Ghee or sesame oil: To fuel the lamp.
Cotton wick: Soaked in ghee or oil to hold the flame.
Matchbox or lighter: to light the lamp safely.
A clean plate (thali): to place the diya on during the offering.
Fresh flowers (optional): a heartfelt offering alongside the lamp.

How to Offer a Lamp: Step-by-Step Guide

Follow the simple steps below to perform Deep Daan in Kartik Maas with purity and faith:

01
Set the diya on a plate
Place the lamp (diya) on a clean plate on the spot you have chosen.
02
Soak the wick
Put the cotton wick in the diya and let it soak in ghee or oil until the tip gets well coated.
03
Light the lamp
Light up the lamp with a matchstick, remembering the Lord with your mind and heart both.
04
Offer Lamp
Hold the plate or diya in your hands and offer it with the gentle prayers given in the section below.
05
Place it down
After reciting the prayer, place the plate with the lamp back and seek blessings with folded hands.
06
Let it burn
Let the lamp burn for a while, and never leave it unattended.

To know more beyond this lamp offering ritual during Kartik, check our detailed guide on Kartik Month 2026.

Prayers During Deep Daan

You can recite one of these short prayers while offering the lamp during Kartik Month:

Deepa Jyoti Mantra (Shubham Karoti)
Damodarashtakam
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Om Namo Narayanaya

Conclusion

Deep Daan in Kartik Maas is a simple, heartfelt offering you can perform. What matters most is your intent and gratitude behind the offering. Follow the steps and recite the prayers listed above, and serve the Lord with utmost devotion.