How to perform Akhand Jyoti lighting ritual during Navratri 2025?

In my home, we keep the Akhand Jyot in front of the kalash during Navratri. We use pure cow ghee for it. The flame is seen as a symbol of Maa Durga’s presence, so it should be protected from wind or disturbance. Devotees believe that maintaining the jyot brings prosperity and strength.

The Akhand Jyoti ritual means lighting a lamp that burns continuously for all nine days of Navratri. - Place a clay or brass diya with ghee or sesame oil in the puja area. - Use a thick cotton wick and ensure there is enough oil. - Refill the diya regularly so the flame never extinguishes. - Keep the diya safe in a clean, undisturbed place. This Akhand Jyoti represents eternal divine energy and is believed to remove negativity from the home.