The ritual often begins with lighting an oil lamp ( Diya ). This symbolizes the removal of the "darkness" of ignorance and the "destruction of enmity" in the mind.

The prayer concludes with a declaration that all thoughts, words, and deeds of the day are offered at the divine feet. There is no begging for money or health. The only request is: "Buddhi, chitta, ahankar mujh mein se door karo" (Remove ego, intellect, and pride from me) and "Hum instrument matra hain" (We are merely instruments).

Swadhyay Pariwar movement, founded by Pandurang Shastri Athavale (Dadaji) , the evening prayer is the third part of Trikal Sandhya

In the Swadhyay movement, a spiritual and philosophical tradition founded by Bhausaheb Maharaj in the 19th century, the Swadhyay Evening Prayer holds a significant place as a sacred ritual for devotees. This prayer, also known as "Sandhya" or "Evening Arati," is a revered practice that marks the culmination of the day, fostering a deep sense of introspection, devotion, and connection with the divine.