Importance of candle in some religion

Importance of candle in some religion

Most of the religion use candle in their prayers.

These are the some religion below;

1- Sikhism                                 

2- Buddhism

3-Hinduism

4-Christianity

5-Judaism

6- Kwanzaa

7- Humanism

8- Satanism

9-Unitarian Universalism

10-Wicca
Hinduism

          In almost all Hindu houses, candles or lamps are lit daily before the altar of their God. In some houses, the lamps or candles are maintained continuously. A clay lamp is frequently used in Hindu's celebrations. It is a strong symbol of enlightenment and prosperity.

Christianity

              Candles are sometimes burnt in churches and cathedrals as a sign of remembrance. Small donations, such as those from this candle in Helsinki Cathedral often go towards missionary work or other charities. In Christianity the candle is commonly used in worship both for decoration and ambiance and as symbols that represent the light of God or specifically the light of Christ. The candle is often placed on the altar. A Votive candle may be lit as an accompaniment to prayer. The candle is lit by worshippers in front of icons in Orthodox and other churches. In some churches a special candle known as the Paschal candle specifically represents Christ and is lit only at Easter, funerals and baptisms. In some Christian denominations, the day of Candle-mas marks the end of the season of Epiphany. On this day, the presiding priest blesses the candle to be used in worship for the following year. The Candle was traditionally used to light up Christmas trees before the advent of electric lights. They are still commonly used to decorate Christmas trees in Denmark and other European countries. They are also used in Advent wreaths. In Sweden (and other Scandinavian countries), St. Lucia Day is celebrated on December 13 with the crowning of a young girl with a candle ring.

Judaism

                   In Judaism, a pair of candle is lit on Friday evening at the start of the weekly Sabbath celebration. On Saturday night, a special candle with several wicks is lit for the Havdalah ritual marking the end of the Sabbath. The 8-day holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by lighting a special candelabrum or Hanukkah each night to commemorate the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. A memorial candle is lit on the Yahrtzeit or anniversary of the death of a loved one according to the Hebrew calendar. The candle burns for 24 hours. A memorial candle is also lit on Yom Hashanah, a day of remembrance for all those who perished in the Holocaust, and on the eve of Yom Kippur.

Kwanzaa

              The Candle is also used in celebrations of Kwanzaa, which is an African American holiday which runs from December 26 to January 1st.It is one of seven candles found in the special candle holder called the "Kinnear”. The other six candles are divided equally into three red and three green.

Humanism

                 In Humanists, the candle is become a symbol of the light of reason or rationality. The Humanist festival of Human-Light often features a candle-lighting ceremony.

Wicca

                   In Wicca and related forms of Neopaganism, the candle is frequently used on the altar to represent the presence of the God and Goddess and in the four corners of a ritual circle to represent the presence of the four classical elements. Like Fire, Earth, Air and Water. When used in this manner, lighting and extinguishing the candle marks the opening and closing of the ritual. The candle is also frequently used by Wiccans and other Neopagans for magical and meditative purposes.

Buddhism

                     Candles are a traditional part of Buddhist ritual observances. Along with incense and flowers, candles (or some other type of butter lamps) are placed before Buddhist shrines or images of the Buddha as respect. They may also be accompanied by offerings of food and drink. The light of the candles is described as representing the light of the Buddha’s teachings, echoing the metaphor of light used in various Buddhist scriptures.