23" Five Wicks Stand Lamp (Kuthu Vilakku)

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23" Five Wicks Stand Lamp (Kuthu Vilakku)

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This columnar brass light is a tribute to the sparkling memorial of our exceptional lamp artistry. During festivals, this illumination is widely employed to embellish temples and personal worship centers. It is accompanied by an intricate pedestal called "kandam," an oil well with five or seven candles called "Thanguli," and a crown called "Prabhai." The lamp's stand is balanced by a base with a raised disc-like pattern and three decorative supports. The lamp's body is adorned with the lucky symbols of coiling vines. Replaceable components are widely used in columnar lights, which are held together by bolts. During festivals, lighting these lights conveys the heavenly graces of the almighty to an area.

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Specifications

	MIT421
	Brass
	Height: 23 inch
	Width: 7 inch
	Depth: 7 inch
	Weight 1.98 kg

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An Emblem of Auspicious Light

This magnificent brass lamp, standing at an imposing height, is more than just a source of illumination; it is a vessel of tradition, spirituality, and aesthetic grace. Crafted from lustrous brass, its intricate design and substantial form speak to a rich heritage of artisanal skill and devotional practice. The lamp features five distinct wicks, each poised to cast its own radiant glow, symbolizing the dispelling of darkness and the ushering in of prosperity and well-being. Its towering presence is complemented by a series of finely detailed bands and curves along its central shaft, culminating in an ornate pinnacle that draws the eye upward. The broad, stable base ensures it can be placed with confidence in any sacred space or cherished corner of your home.

Echoes of Antiquity and Divinity

The tradition of lighting lamps, or "Deepa," is deeply interwoven with the spiritual and cultural fabric of many Indian traditions. These lamps are not merely decorative objects but are considered auspicious, vital for rituals, celebrations, and the daily prayers (puja) performed to invoke blessings from the divine. In Hindu mythology, the act of lighting a lamp is often associated with Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. The flame represents knowledge, the dispelling of ignorance, and the presence of the divine. In ancient Vedic texts, the lamp's light is described as a messenger to the gods, carrying prayers and wishes. The Kuthu Vilakku, a traditional South Indian lamp, is renowned for its elegant and often elaborate designs, meant to embody the divine and create an atmosphere of sanctity and peace. This particular five-wick lamp amplifies this sentiment, suggesting a showering of divine blessings and a comprehensive warding off of negativity.

A Testament to Craftsmanship

The choice of brass for this lamp is significant. Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, has been revered for centuries in India for its durability, its inherent purity, and its ability to hold intricate details. It is believed to possess sattvic qualities, meaning it promotes purity and positivity. The craftsmanship evident in this lamp speaks to generations of skill passed down, where each curve, each sculpted element, is a testament to the artisan's dedication. The polished surface reflects light beautifully, enhancing the lamp's luminous quality even when unlit. Its stately height and balanced proportions make it a striking centerpiece for altars, prayer rooms, or as an elegant decorative element in your living space, bringing with it an aura of timeless elegance and spiritual significance.

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.