🌺 Sandal Thiri (சந்தன திரி) plays a sacred role in Tamil rituals, especially in lamp lighting (தீபம் ஏற்றும் முறை), which is considered a gateway to divine energy and emotional healing. Here's how it's traditionally used:
🔥 Ritual Usage in Tamil Spiritual Practices
- Nilai Vasal Poojai (நிலை வாசல் பூஜை): Sandal thiri is lit at the entrance to invite divine grace and cleanse the threshold of negative energies.
- Daily Deepam (தினசரி தீப வழிபாடு): Used in home altars to maintain spiritual purity and emotional warmth. The sandalwood scent enhances the meditative atmosphere.
- Amman Worship (அம்மன் வழிபாடு): Lighting sandal thiri in front of deities like Kamakshi or Mariamman is believed to invoke maternal blessings and inner healing.
- Special Occasions: During full moon nights, Fridays, or auspicious Tamil months like Aadi and Thai, sandal thiri is preferred for its calming and sacred aroma.
