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8" Small Brass Handheld Aarti Diya

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This brass portable Arti Diya is an instrument for offering the almighty a soft glow of devotion. When lighted, this single-wick Camphor Aarti Diya provides the auspicious warmth of camphor as well as its delicate aroma to a place. It is made with devotion and features a robust stand with two legs. The Diya is a spiritual symbol, embodying old worship and reverence practices.

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Specifications

	MIT364
	Brass
	Height: 4 inch
	Width: 8 inch
	Depth: 2 inch
	Weight 300 gm

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Embrace Divine Radiance: The Handheld Aarti Diya

Illuminate your sacred space and enhance your spiritual practices with this exquisite handheld Aarti Diya. Crafted from lustrous brass, this lamp is more than just a vessel for light; it is a symbol of devotion, a conduit for blessings, and a testament to the enduring beauty of ancient Indian traditions. The warm glow emanating from its flame has, for millennia, been an integral part of Hindu rituals, signifying purity, auspiciousness, and the dispelling of darkness, both literal and metaphorical. The tradition of Aarti, the ceremonial waving of a lamp, is deeply rooted in Indian spirituality. It is performed to welcome deities, express gratitude, and invoke divine presence. As the lamp is moved in a circular motion, its flickering flames are believed to carry prayers and intentions to the heavens, mirroring the celestial dance of the stars. In Hindu mythology, light is often associated with knowledge, enlightenment, and the supreme being. The Agni Purana, for instance, speaks of lamps as offerings to the gods, believed to please them and bring prosperity. The use of brass, a metal highly valued for its purity and durability, further enhances the sacredness of this diya, as it is considered a pure material suitable for divine worship.

A Testament to Craftsmanship and Tradition

This handheld Aarti Diya features a thoughtfully designed structure, allowing for graceful movement during prayer. The finely wrought brass curves elegantly, leading to a shallow, bowl-like receptacle designed to hold a cotton wick soaked in ghee or oil. Its compact size makes it comfortable to hold and maneuver, ensuring that your Aarti ritual is both beautiful and seamless. The polished brass surface reflects the light beautifully, adding to the ambiance of serenity and reverence. Each detail speaks of the skilled artisans who have preserved the art of metalcraft across generations, ensuring that each diya is not only a functional item but a piece of art that carries the weight of tradition. The intricate detailing, though subtle, adds a touch of opulence, making it a prized possession for any devotee.

Invoking Auspiciousness and Serenity

Beyond its ritualistic significance, this brass diya serves as a beautiful decorative item that can grace any home altar or spiritual corner. Its presence brings a sense of peace, tranquility, and divine connection to your living space. Imagine the soft flicker of its flame as you chant mantras, meditate, or simply seek a moment of quiet reflection. The diya can be used for daily prayers, special festivals like Diwali, or any occasion where you wish to invite auspicious energy and the blessings of the divine. Its enduring material and timeless design make it a meaningful gift for loved ones, symbolizing well wishes and shared spiritual journeys. Let this handheld Aarti Diya be your guiding light, dispelling shadows and filling your life with devotion, peace, and 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.