5" Brass Five Wicks Lamp with Kalash on Top

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5" Brass Five Wicks Lamp with Kalash on Top

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A Kalash with coconut and mango leaves is a Purna Kalash, according to the Rig Veda, and it represents abundance. Placing a Purna Kalash during festivals and Pujas is a required procedure. This brass columnar lamp with a Kalash atop is an auspicious ritual item amalgamating the sacred symbol of a Kalash with the warmth of a lamp. This lamp is a lighting option that might elevate the holiness of an occasion manifold.

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Specifications

	MIS953
	Brass
	Height: 5 inch
	Width: 4 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 200 gm

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A Beacon of Divinity: The Brass Pancha Mukhi Diya

Illuminate your sacred space with the radiant glow of this exquisite brass lamp, a vessel that transcends mere utility to embody profound spiritual significance. Crafted from lustrous brass, this lamp, designed to hold five wicks, is more than an object of worship; it is a conduit for divine energy and a symbol of auspiciousness that has graced homes and temples for millennia. Its elegant form, culminating in a finely detailed Kalash at its apex, speaks of ancient craftsmanship and devotional artistry.

Symbolism and Significance

The Pancha Mukhi Diya, or five-faced lamp, holds deep meaning within Hindu traditions. Each of its five wicks represents a fundamental aspect of existence or a divine attribute. Often, these are associated with the five elements (Pancha Mahabhutas) – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether – or with the five vital life forces (Prana). Lighting each wick is believed to invoke blessings, dispel negativity, and invite prosperity and well-being. The Kalash, a vessel often depicted overflowing with water, leaves, and flowers, is a potent symbol of abundance, fertility, and the cosmic waters from which creation arose. Its presence atop the lamp signifies the divine presence that permeates all aspects of life, from the material to the spiritual.

Craftsmanship and Material

Fashioned from high-quality brass, this lamp possesses a timeless beauty and durability. Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, has been revered for centuries in India for its purity, its ability to conduct energy, and its aesthetic appeal. The metal's warm hue catches and reflects light, enhancing the ambiance of any room. The intricate details, from the delicate curves of the wicks’ receptacles to the ornate finial, showcase the skill of the artisans who brought this sacred object to life. The substantial feel of the brass adds to its inherent value and makes it a cherished piece for generations.

An Emblem of Tradition and Devotion

This lamp is an ideal addition to any home altar, prayer room, or meditation space. It can be used during daily puja rituals, festivals like Diwali, or any occasion where the invocation of divine light and blessings is sought. Its presence transforms an ordinary space into a sanctuary, fostering an atmosphere of peace, devotion, and spiritual connection. As the flames flicker and dance, they not only cast a warm light but are believed to carry prayers and intentions heavenward, echoing the ancient practice of illuminating the path to enlightenment. Bring this embodiment of light and tradition into your home and experience its transformative power.

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.