Essential for spiritual purification and washing away “Sanchita Karma” (accumulated sins). It is performed to honor the life-giving water element.

- Choose a clean, quiet space for your prayer, free from distractions.

- Usually performed at dusk (Sandhya).

- Use a large multi-tiered lamp if possible.

- Wave the lamp in a circular motion towards the river or a vessel of Ganga water.

ॐ जय गंगे माता, श्री जय गंगे माता Om Jai Gange Mata, Shri Jai Gange Mata Meaning: Om, victory to Mother Ganga, the divine mother

जो नर तुमको ध्याता, मनवांछित फल पाता Jo Nar Tumko Dhyata, Manvanchit Phal Pata Meaning: He who meditates on you attains his heart’s desires.

चन्द्र सी जोत तुम्हारी, जल निर्मल आता Chandra Si Jyot Tumhari, Jal Nirmal Aata Meaning: Your light is like the moon; your water flows pure.

शरण पड़े जो तेरी, सो नर तर जाता Sharan Pade Jo Teri, So Nar Tar Jaata Meaning: Whoever seeks your refuge crosses the ocean of rebirth.

पुत्र सगर के तारे, सब जग को ज्ञाता Putra Sagar Ke Taare, Sab Jag Ko Gyata Meaning: You liberated the 60,000 sons of King Sagar, as the world knows.