Hindus attribute great importance to five wick lamp or panchamukhi diya. It is believed in Hinduism that lighting Pachamukhi Diya in the evening helps in attracting the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. The lamp has to be lit near the main door of the house.
Panchamukhi diya is lit on Tuesdays in front of Hanuman for attaining peace and prosperity. It is said that lighting the lamp helps in driving out all evil forces from the house. The lamp also helps in keeping out negative energy.
Panchamukhi diya should always be lit using cow ghee.
The diya is highly beneficial in solving all kinds of problems in the family. The diya helps in solving disputes.