Brass Hanging Five Wicks Lamp with Two Layer

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Brass Hanging Five Wicks Lamp with Two Layer

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This brass hanging lamp is an interesting combination of a Thooku Villaku and a Nila Vilakku. Thooku Vilakkus are hanging lamps secured with an interlinked chain and a hook and hanging from the roof columns while a Nila Vilakku is a columnar lamp with five wick and a stand. Both the lamps have a common feature and that is the circular oil basin. These lamps are utilized for traditional lighting during festivals and are hung from the columns and beams of temple verandahs. These lamps are deemed auspicious and can be lit regardless of religious celebrations. Many incidents have been recorded where these lamps have been utilized for lighting the stage for a ritual theatre.

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Specifications

	MIT013
	Brass
	Height: 11 inch
	Width: 10 inch
	Depth: 10 inch
	Weight 3.23 kg

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Illuminating Tradition: A Brass Hanging Lamp

Elevate your sacred spaces and bring a touch of divine radiance into your home with this exquisite brass hanging lamp. Crafted from durable and lustrous brass, this multi-tiered lamp is designed to be a statement piece in any ritual or decorative setting. Its intricate design and the warm glow it emits create an ambiance of peace, prosperity, and spiritual connection.

A Beacon of Auspiciousness

The lamp features two elegantly designed tiers, each capable of holding a wick. This allows for a more pronounced and captivating illumination, reminiscent of the ancient oil lamps used in temples and homes across India for centuries. In Hindu mythology, the lamp, or "diya," symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. It is an integral part of countless festivals and daily prayers, believed to ward off negative energies and invite blessings. The five wicks, in particular, are often associated with the five vital energies or "pranas" that sustain life. Lighting such a lamp is an act of devotion, invoking deities and seeking their divine grace.

Craftsmanship and Cultural Significance

The traditional craftsmanship evident in this brass lamp speaks volumes about its heritage. Brass, a metal revered for its purity and auspiciousness in various Indian traditions, is used to create this enduring piece. The detailed carvings and the polished finish enhance its aesthetic appeal, making it a beautiful artifact even when unlit. The accompanying chain allows for easy hanging, enabling the lamp to be suspended from ceilings or doorways, casting a gentle, diffused light that can transform any corner into a sanctuary. Such hanging lamps were commonly found in traditional South Indian homes, particularly during festivals like Diwali and Vishu, where they would be lit in abundance to celebrate new beginnings and the harvest season. The subtle shimmer of brass is believed to attract positive cosmic energies, further enhancing the spiritual efficacy of the space it adorns.

Versatile Elegance

Beyond its ritualistic significance, this brass hanging lamp serves as a captivating decorative element. Its classic design complements a variety of interior styles, from traditional to contemporary. It can be a focal point in your puja room, meditation space, or even a living area, adding a warm and inviting glow. The act of lighting this lamp can be a mindful practice, a moment to pause, reflect, and imbue your surroundings with positivity and divine light. It makes a thoughtful and auspicious gift for housewarmings, weddings, or any occasion where you wish to bestow blessings of light and prosperity.

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.