The two most traditionally prescribed oils for Hindu puja lamps are sesame oil (gingelly oil / nallennai) and pure ghee (clarified butter). Sesame oil is considered the standard oil for daily puja lamps on most days of the week and is particularly auspicious for Shiva worship and Saturn (Shani) propitiation. Pure ghee is used to light lamps on Fridays in honour of Mahalakshmi and is the preferred fuel for homa (fire rituals) due to its sattvic purity. Coconut oil is common in Kerala tradition. Giri UK stocks all three alongside specialist Pancha Deep puja oils in sandalwood, jasmine, and rose fragrances.

Gingelly oil and sesame oil are the same thing — gingelly is the South Indian and Sri Lankan term for cold-pressed sesame oil (Sesamum indicum). In a puja context, it is the preferred lamp oil for most weekday rituals, particularly Monday (Shiva), Tuesday (Murugan/Mars), Wednesday (Ganesha/Mercury), and Saturday (Shani/Saturn). It burns steadily with minimal smoke and is believed to drive away negative energies when lit as a deepam. Giri UK stocks gingelly-based deepam oil in multiple sizes from 200ml to 5 litres.

Friday (Velli Kilamai in Tamil) is considered the most auspicious day for Lakshmi worship in South Indian Hindu tradition. Lighting a pure ghee deepam on Friday is believed to invoke Mahalakshmi's blessings and bring prosperity, abundance, and domestic harmony to the household. Ghee — made from cow's milk — is considered the most sattvic and pure of all lamp fuels, making it the most appropriate offering on the day sacred to the goddess of wealth. Giri UK stocks Jasmine Ghee Diyas (pre-prepared ghee lamps) and pure ghee for Friday deepam use.

Pancha Deep puja oil is a specially formulated lamp oil blended with fragrant botanical extracts — available in sandalwood, jasmine, and rose varieties — designed to combine the ritual function of deepam oil with a pleasant, temple-like fragrance as the lamp burns. The word 'pancha' (five) in this context alludes to the five sensory offerings of puja, of which fragrance (gandha) is one. Using a fragrant puja oil effectively doubles the sensory offering — light and scent — within a single deepam. Giri UK stocks Pancha Deep puja oil in jasmine, rose, and sandalwood in 500ml and 1-litre formats.

Akhanda Deepam (also spelled Akhanda Deepam) literally means 'unbroken or continuous lamp' — it refers to a lamp that is kept burning without interruption, day and night, as a form of continuous devotion and divine protection. In many South Indian Hindu homes, an Akhanda Deepam is lit during specific auspicious periods such as Karthigai Deepam month, during festivals, or as a 40-day vow (deekshai). Akhanda Deep lamp oil from Giri UK is formulated for extended, slow-burning use to sustain the continuous flame, available in standard, fragrant, and large 5-litre formats.

Cotton wicks (vaththi in Tamil) are the absorbent fibre threads placed in oil lamps to draw up fuel and sustain the flame. For traditional puja lamps, plain white cotton wicks are used for sesame oil lamps, while yellow-dyed cotton wicks are considered auspicious and are used specifically for ghee deepams and lamps lit on auspicious occasions such as Navratri, Karthigai, and festival pujas. The number of wicks used also carries significance — a single wick is standard for daily puja, while five wicks (pancha deepam) are used for special occasions. Giri UK stocks both plain white and yellow cotton wicks.

Yes. Giri UK stocks deepam lamp oil in sizes ranging from 200ml up to 5 litres (Akhanda Deep 5 Litre), making it practical for temples and households with high lamp usage. Bulk packs — such as the Lamp Oil 1 Litre Pack of 4 and Akhanda Deep 500ml Pack of 4 — are also available for regular restocking. As the UK franchisee of Giri Trading Agency, Giri UK can fulfil larger orders through its On Demand facility for temples requiring ongoing supply.

Sandalwood oil (chandan oil) in puja is used in two ways: as a fragrant anointment applied to deity idols during abhishekam or alankaram, and as a perfumed addition to deepam oil or a standalone fragrance offering. Sandalwood is one of the most sattvic and universally auspicious scents in Hindu tradition, considered pleasing to all deities and particularly associated with Vishnu worship. Giri UK stocks pure perfumed sandalwood oil specifically formulated for puja use — distinct from cosmetic or aromatherapy sandalwood oils.

A Jasmine Ghee Diya is a pre-prepared ghee lamp — a small, cup-shaped wick holder pre-filled with ghee and infused with jasmine fragrance — designed for convenient use during aarti, festivals, and Friday Lakshmi puja without needing to prepare ghee and wicks separately. The jasmine fragrance aligns with the traditional floral offering associated with Lakshmi and goddess worship. Giri UK stocks Jasmine Ghee Diyas in packs of 20, making them practical for daily or weekly puja use.

Giri UK (giriuk.com) is one of the most comprehensive UK retailers of authentic deepam oil, stocking over 20 products including plain and fragrant lamp oils, Akhanda Deep continuous-burn oil, Pancha Deep scented oils in jasmine, rose, and sandalwood, pure ghee diyas, cotton wicks, and sandalwood oil for puja. All products are sourced through Giri Trading Agency Private Limited, ensuring ritual-grade quality. UK-wide delivery is available with free delivery on qualifying orders.