Candle- And its Importance in Different Religions
Earlier a candle was used as an instrument to light the house. There was no
electricity in the olden days. It was in
the 20th century that the candles were more common in the north
Europe. At some places oil lamps were also used. Today the purpose has changed
the candles are used to create warm and a romantic ambience and the scented
candles are used in aromatherapy.candles can be put to any occasion but candles are also been used in places
of worship and religion; let’s take Sikhism where a candle is lighted foe the
festivals of Diwali. Because Diwali is a festival of lights so put on electric
light as well as lighting of the candle
both is done. Buddhism candles are a part of their rituals since ages. With
flowers and incense candles are also placed before the shrines or images of the
Buddha. Buddha’s teachings lighted the path of enlightenment so candles are
lighted to remember his teachings. Buddhist scriptures also used light.
Hinduism where almost every day and every house lit the candles. A clay lamp or a diya traditionally known as is a part of every Hindu ritual. Light is a strong symbol of hope and prosperity in Hindus. Christianity the use of the candles is maximum here because it is used for both worshipping and decoration both. The festivals in Christians are incomplete without the use of the candles. A candle symbolizes the light of the Christ. Candles are also carried in processions and that at the either side of the cross. The altar candles are usually placed in pairs. In other religions like Judaism, Kwanzaa, Humanism, Satanism, Unitarian Universalism, Wicca and raqs sharqi lighting of the candle is very important. Candle will always be very important part of all the religions.
Hinduism where almost every day and every house lit the candles. A clay lamp or a diya traditionally known as is a part of every Hindu ritual. Light is a strong symbol of hope and prosperity in Hindus. Christianity the use of the candles is maximum here because it is used for both worshipping and decoration both. The festivals in Christians are incomplete without the use of the candles. A candle symbolizes the light of the Christ. Candles are also carried in processions and that at the either side of the cross. The altar candles are usually placed in pairs. In other religions like Judaism, Kwanzaa, Humanism, Satanism, Unitarian Universalism, Wicca and raqs sharqi lighting of the candle is very important. Candle will always be very important part of all the religions.
