The product in the image is a traditionalKerala brass oil lamp, also known as a Diya, Samai, orKuthuvilakku
Product Details
Material: It is made of pure, high-quality brass, which makes it durable and gives it a high-quality finish.
Design: The lamp features a traditional design with a stand and a deep cup designed to hold oil and a cotton wick. The specific lamp in the image has five points for wicks.
Diamensions: Similar lamps can be around 10 inches in height.
Usage and Significance
Purpose: These lamps are primarily used for pooja (workship), aarthi, and traditional Hindu rituals in homes, offices, and temples. They are also popular as decorative items of housewarming gifts.
Function: The lamp burns vegetable oil or ghee using a cotton wick to produce light.
Symbolism: In Hindu tradition, lighting the diya is highly significant. The oil symbolizes the impurities of the human mind (like hatred and greed), while the cotton wick represents the soul.The act of lighting the lamp signifies the dispelling of darkness and negativity, invoking blessings and divine wisdom.
Ambience: When lit, it helps create a meditative, peaceful, and spiritual ambience.