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13" Brass Five Wicks Lamp

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These basic brass columnar lights are known as Nila Vilakku because they illuminate the surface above the earth or Nila. These lamps have a basic body and up to five or seven wicks. These lamps are also referred to as Kathakali lamps. The lamp features a plate-like base, five oil wicks, a tall shaft, and an upward-projecting crowning blossom. They are utilized on auspicious occasions such as 'Pournami' (full moon day) and other important events. 'Bhadradeepam' is a lamp with five wicks. This lamp is a popular festive décor item, as well as a traditional lighting source for Kathakali performances.

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Specifications

	MIS804
	Brass
	Height: 13 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 5 inch
	Weight 440 gm

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A Beacon of Divine Light

Embrace the timeless tradition and spiritual essence with this exquisite five-wick brass lamp. Crafted from lustrous brass, this lamp stands as a testament to ancient artistry and devotion. Its elegant design, featuring a stable, flared base that tapers into a beautifully sculpted stem, culminates in a bowl designed to hold five individual flames. Each wick, when lit, casts a warm, inviting glow, symbolizing the dispelling of darkness and the illumination of knowledge, prosperity, and well-being.

Symbolism and Spiritual Significance

The lamp, or 'diya', is a central element in many spiritual practices across India and beyond. It represents the divine light that resides within all beings, and its flickering flame is often seen as a connection to the cosmic energy. In Hinduism, the lighting of a lamp is a customary act at the beginning of any auspicious occasion, ritual, or prayer. It is believed to invoke the blessings of deities, ward off negative energies, and create a sacred atmosphere conducive to meditation and introspection. The five wicks further enhance this symbolism, often representing the five vital energies of life or the five great elements. The tradition of the oil lamp dates back to ancient times. In epic tales, lamps were used to guide heroes, celebrate victories, and offer solace. The Mahabharata and Ramayana are replete with instances where lamps lit the paths of gods and mortals alike. The practice of lighting lamps is also deeply intertwined with festivals like Diwali, the festival of lights, where countless diyas are lit to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The brass material itself carries significance, often associated with purity and auspiciousness in religious contexts.

An Heirloom for Devotion and Decoration

This 13-inch brass five-wick lamp is more than just a decorative item; it is a piece of functional art that can infuse your home with serenity and spiritual resonance. Its substantial weight and polished finish speak to its quality and enduring appeal. Place it in your puja room, living area, or entryway to create an ambiance of peace and tranquility. It serves as a beautiful reminder to seek inner light and cultivate a life filled with positivity and grace. This lamp makes a thoughtful and meaningful gift for housewarmings, weddings, religious ceremonies, or for anyone who appreciates the beauty and depth of traditional Indian craftsmanship. Its presence is sure to elevate any space, offering a warm welcome and a touch of divine radiance.

The Power of Light: Understanding the Role of Oil Lamps in

Hinduism Hinduism is a boon to human society for it guides everyone to follow their Dharma and rise above the material concept of life. Hinduism is also known as “Sanatan Dharma”. These are Sanskrit terms in which Sanatan means “eternal” and Dharma means “Intrinsic nature or occupation”. Thus it deals with the intrinsic nature or the real identity of the living entities; that which can never be taken away from them. The principles of Hinduism are given in the Vedic literature or scriptures that are considered “Apaurusheya”; they have not been written by any ordinary person but have been compiled by Vyasadev, the literary incarnation of the Supreme Lord Krishna. The word “Veda” means complete knowledge, both material and spiritual. The knowledge in Vedic literature is so vast and precise that if one looks carefully, he will notice that nothing is sentimental or imaginary but is based on facts and truth. There is a clear description and information about the identity of all living beings, the nature of the Absolute Truth, the reason for the existence of this world, the information about the world beyond this universe, and the relationship between us and God, the Absolute Truth.

Why do we light a lamp?

There are many rituals recommended in the Vedas for engaging our body and mind in the service of God. One of them is the lighting of ghee or oil lamps before the deity. According to the Vedic injunctions, all auspicious functions begin with lighting a lamp. It has a great spiritual significance. It is believed that the light of the lamp symbolizes “knowledge”, the wick symbolizes the false ego of the living entity, and ghee (clarified butter) or oil symbolizes all the negative tendencies (Anarthas) accumulated in the heart such as greed, lust, anger, and envy. When the lamp is lit by spiritual knowledge, all the Anarthas are exhausted, and the false ego, which is the root cause of conditional life, is also burnt. Therefore, the lamp is lit before the Lord as a sacrifice of our false ego in His service. Just as the light of the lamp dissipates all darkness, similarly, the light of knowledge dissipates ignorance of the Jivas and enables us to realize our real identity and purpose of life.

Why only an oil or ghee lamp?

One may question why only an oil lamp is lit before the Lord and why not an artificial light source. This may sound logical but lighting a lamp has a further spiritual significance. The flame of the light in a lamp always burns upwards indicating that by cultivating spiritual knowledge, one achieves the highest perfection of life and is always victorious. Also, a traditional lamp is the purest form of offering.

In almost every house of a follower of Sanatan Dharma, an oil or ghee lamp is lit before the altar of the Lord or before the Tulsi plant. Some people light it at dawn, some at dusk, and some people prefer to light it at dawn and dusk. Either ghee or sesame oil can be used to burn the wick. Vaishnavas (devotees of Lord Vishnu or Krishna) especially light a ghee lamp every day in the month of Kartik to offer their love and devotion to the Lord.