Potri — Thiruvilakku

It is believed that when a five-faced lamp is lit, all eight forms of Lakshmi (Ashta Lakshmi) reside within its glow. The 108 Potri (Praise Names)

"Saraswati Namastubhyam, Varade Kaamaroopini Vidyarambham Karishyami, Siddhir Bhavatu Me Sada" thiruvilakku potri

While there are variations in the specific verses used across different regions and families, the core essence of the Thiruvilakku Potri is the surrender to the Goddess, acknowledging the lamp as the embodiment of Agni (fire) and Jyoti (light). It is believed that when a five-faced lamp