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The candle is used in the religious ceremonies of many different faiths.

Candles are a traditional part of Buddhist ritual observances. Candles are placed before Buddhist shrines or images of the Buddha as a show of respect. 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.

A diya, or clay lamp, is generally a must in any Hindu religious occasion and forms an integral part in many social rites. It is a strong symbol of enlightenment and prosperity.

In its traditional and simplest form, the diya is made from baked clay or terracotta and holds oil that is lit via a cotton wick.

In Christianity, the candle is commonly used in worship both for decoration and ambiance, and as symbols that represent the light of Christ. The candle is 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.

The Candle was traditionally used to light up Christmas trees before electric lights. They are still commonly used to decorate Christmas trees in Denmark and other European countries.

In Judaism, the candle is traditionally lit on Friday evening at the start of the weekly Sabbath celebration and Saturday night during the Havdalah ritual, which ends the Sabbath. The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by lighting a candle in a special Chanukkiyah each night during the eight-day holiday to commemorate the dedication of the altar in the Temple in Jerusalem.

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: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water.