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16" Brass Peacock Hanging Diya

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Thoondamani Vilakku, or Perpetual Lamps, are commonly seen in Kerala temples. These are brass hanging lamps with a swan (annaparavai) or peacock at the top and a candle below. In ancient times, the lamp had a big ball-shaped oil well (reservoir) in the bottom, in between the swan and the wick, into which ghee was poured. This brass lamp uses capillary action to automatically feed oil or ghee from the reservoir into the lamp, allowing it to burn constantly without the need to change the wick. It operates on the premise that light never sleeps or dies. These lamps are either offered to deities after people have their wishes granted or they are used for lighting purposes during festivals.

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Specifications

	ZDZ935
	Brass
	Height: 16 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 8.5 inch
	Weight 3.26 kg

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A Symbol of Divine Grace and Auspiciousness

This magnificent brass hanging diya is more than just a lamp; it is a testament to artisanal skill and a profound connection to spiritual traditions. Crafted from gleaming brass, its intricate design evokes a sense of timeless beauty and sacred purpose. The diya is designed to be suspended, allowing its gentle light to cast an ethereal glow, transforming any space into a sanctuary of peace and devotion. The rich, warm hue of brass has been revered for centuries in India, not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its perceived ability to purify and enhance spiritual energy.

The Majestic Peacock: Messenger of the Gods

Crowning this exquisite diya is a meticulously rendered peacock, a creature steeped in mythological significance. In Hindu tradition, the peacock is often associated with Lord Kartikeya, the god of war and victory, who rides upon this majestic bird. It is also a symbol of beauty, grace, and immortality, often depicted in art and literature as a harbinger of good fortune and prosperity. The peacock's vibrant plumage is said to represent the cosmic egg from which the universe was born, making it a potent symbol of creation and renewal. In many cultures, the peacock's call is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring forth rain, symbolizing abundance and life. The inclusion of the peacock atop this diya imbues it with a powerful spiritual aura, making it a fitting centerpiece for any sacred ritual or contemplative space.

Illuminating Tradition: The Art of the Diya

The diya, or oil lamp, is an ancient and integral part of Hindu rituals and daily life. For millennia, these lamps have been lit to symbolize knowledge overcoming ignorance, light dispelling darkness, and hope prevailing over despair. They are essential during festivals like Diwali, the festival of lights, where countless diyas illuminate homes and temples, signifying the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of prosperity. This hanging diya, with its generous size, is designed to hold a significant amount of oil, ensuring a long-lasting and steady flame, perfect for extended periods of prayer, meditation, or simply creating a serene ambiance. Its design is both functional and symbolic, with the lower portion serving as the reservoir for the lamp oil and wick, while the upper structure draws the eye towards the divine representation of the peacock. The craftsmanship evident in every curve and detail speaks to the dedication of artisans who carry forward age-old techniques, ensuring that this piece not only serves its purpose but also acts as a beautiful artifact connecting the present to the rich tapestry of the past.

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.

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