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Name: 2" Brass Akhand Pooja Lamp | Price Per Pair
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIS899
Price: 45.00 USD
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The regal look of this Diya makes it even more alluring and appropriate for a personal worship location, and it is known as an Akhanda Diya. It is composed of brass and is a light that burns for a long time. A typical worship instrument is the Diya, which has the fundamental structure of an oil bottle, an extended nozzle, and a wick hole. This Diya, created to accompany celestial ceremonies, is essential for holidays like Navratri and Akahnda Jyot.

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Specifications

	MIS899
	Brass
	Height: 2 inch
	Width: 2 inch
	Depth: 2 inch
	Weight 140 gm

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The Divine Glow: An Akhand Pooja Lamp for Eternal Worship

The act of lighting a lamp, or *diya*, is a profound ritual deeply woven into the fabric of Hindu culture and spirituality. It signifies the dispelling of darkness, both literal and metaphorical, and is an offering of light to the divine. This exquisite pair of Akhand Pooja Lamps, crafted from radiant brass, embodies this timeless tradition. The term "Akhand" itself signifies something unbroken or continuous, perfectly reflecting the unending nature of devotion and the eternal flame of spiritual awareness.

A Symbol of Auspiciousness and Divine Presence

Brass, a metal revered in Vedic traditions for its purity and auspicious properties, lends a warm, inviting glow to these lamps. Its inherent luster is believed to attract positive energies and ward off negativity, making it an ideal material for sacred objects. These lamps are not merely utilitarian items; they are vessels designed to hold the sacred flame that illuminates prayers, meditations, and daily rituals. In ancient tales, lamps were often lit to invoke specific deities, to celebrate auspicious occasions like Diwali, the festival of lights, or to mark the commencement of important ceremonies. The gentle flicker of the flame symbolizes the soul's journey, guiding devotees towards enlightenment and inner peace. The design of these Akhand lamps, with their scalloped edges and sturdy, fluted base, speaks to both functionality and aesthetic beauty. The scalloped rim is not just decorative; it helps to cradle the flame and protect it from drafts, ensuring a steady, unbroken light. The compact size makes them perfect for placement in home altars, *puja* rooms, or even as decorative accents that infuse any space with a sense of serenity and spiritual resonance. They are a tangible connection to ancient practices, allowing modern devotees to partake in rituals that have been performed for millennia, seeking the blessings and presence of the divine. Each pair offers the opportunity to create an atmosphere of sanctity and devotion in your sacred space, fostering a deeper connection to your spiritual path.

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.