Hindu Traditions: Cut cake on birthday and extinguish the candle ‘Ushagun’? Your life may have a big impact

News India Live, Digital Desk: Hindu Traditions: Birthday means party, cake, songs and many happiness… and all of them seem to be the most fun, extinguish the candles on the cake, right? Everyone does all this with great fervor. But have you ever wondered what our own, eternal traditions say about these things? You will be surprised to know that if astrology and religious gurus believe, extinguish the candle and especially in the evening, cutting the cake is not considered auspicious for our health and luck!

So what is this whole matter?

In our Hindu religion, Agni (fire) is considered a ‘fire god’. Fire has great importance in every auspicious work from Havan-puja to every auspicious work. Fire gives us energy, purity and life. In such a situation, extinguishing the burning candles (which are the form of fire) on the birthday, is not considered right according to our traditions. It is said that it is like extinguishing the ‘deity’, which can lead to negativity. According to some beliefs, doing so is like extinguishing the light that comes in life and brings bad luck.

Why is it not right to celebrate birthday in the evening?

Most of the birthday parties take place in the evening or night, right? But according to the Sanatan traditions, the time after sunset is of worship, meditation and comfort. Night time is a symbol of darkness. Astrologers believe that working like noisy parties or candles extinguishing at this time can reduce age and can increase diseases. That is, you can give some bad invitation to know and unknowingly instead of celebrating happiness.

So how to celebrate birthday in an eternal way?

In our scriptures and old traditions, auspicious ways to celebrate birthdays are mentioned, which brings long life, health and happiness to you:

1. Celebrate the morning: Birthday should always be celebrated in the morning, after sunrise and before sunset.

2. Pooja recitation: First take a bath, and worship your presiding deity or kuldevata. If possible, chant Lord Vishnu or Gayatri Mantra.

3. Parents blessings: Take blessings by touching the feet of your parents and elders. It is said that the blessings of elders are more powerful than extinguishing any candle.

4. Tilak: Apply saffron, sandalwood or turmeric tilak on your forehead. It brings positive energy.

5. Food or service: Provide food to the needy, help the poor or make charity. Helping a helpless person is considered the greatest blessing.

6. Light the lamp, not extinguish: If you want to cut the cake, you can light a lamp or candle of pure ghee in the house, but do not extinguish it. Let him burn until he is extinguished himself.

Admittedly, the effect of Western culture is very high on us, but it is also necessary to understand and adopt our old and good traditions. After all, we do all this for our happiness and health. So next time on birthday, instead of ‘extinguish happiness’, ‘ignite’ them!

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