Editing Temple menorah (section)

==Similar objects==
The [[kinara]] is also, like the menorah, a seven candleholder which is associated with the [[African American]] festival of [[Kwanzaa]]. One candle is lit on each day of the week-long celebration, in a similar manner as the Hannukah menorah.

In [[Taoism]], the Seven-Star Lamp ''qi xing deng'' 七星燈 is a seven-lamp oil lamp lit to represent the seven stars of the [[Northern Dipper]].<ref>Jeaneane D. Fowler, ''An Introduction to the Philosophy and Religion of Taoism: Pathways to Immortality'', page 213 (Sussex Academic Press, 2005). {{ISBN|1-84519-085-8}}</ref> This lampstand is a requirement for all Taoist temples, never to be extinguished. In the first 9 days of the lunar 9th month festival, an oil lamp of nine connected lamps may also be lit to honour both the Northern Dipper and two other assistant stars (collectively known as the Nine Emperor Stars), sons of [[Marici (Buddhism)|Dou Mu]] appointed by the Taoist [[Trinity]] (the Three Pure Ones) to hold the Books of Life and Death of humanity. The lamps represent the illumination of the 7 stars, and lighting them are believed to absolve [[sin]]s while prolonging one's lifespan.