8" Brass Five Wicks Ritual Lamp (Kuthu Vilakku)

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8" Brass Five Wicks Ritual Lamp (Kuthu Vilakku)

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Name: 8" Brass Five Wicks Ritual Lamp (Kuthu Vilakku)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIU860
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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The little lamp is exquisitely constructed in brass and is a traditional lamp with a minimalistic approach to design. It has a raised circular base that gives superb balance. The lamp has a strong and prominent shape and can easily carry a considerable amount of oil while fitting 5 wicks. A simple motif at the top enhances the beauty of the lamp and allows to hold the lamp from the top if ever required. This lamp is a perfect fit for a personal worship place or simple festive décor.

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Specifications

	MIU860
	Brass
	Height: 8.2 inch
	Width: 4.2 inch
	Depth: 4.2 inch
	Weight 620 gm

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Illuminate Your Sacred Space

Embrace the divine glow with this exquisite brass five-wick ritual lamp, a timeless piece designed to bring sanctity and tradition into your home. Crafted from high-quality brass, this lamp, often referred to as a *Kuthu Vilakku*, is not merely an object of illumination but a vessel of spiritual significance, deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of India. The lustrous metal gleams, reflecting the warmth and light it's meant to emanate, creating an atmosphere of peace and devotion.

A Beacon of Tradition and Divinity

The *Kuthu Vilakku* is a quintessential element in Hindu households, especially in South India. Its five wicks symbolize the Pancha Bhoota, or the five primal elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether, which constitute the universe. Lighting these wicks is an act of invoking divine presence, believed to banish darkness, both literal and metaphorical, and usher in prosperity, knowledge, and well-being. From daily prayers and auspicious ceremonies to festivals like Diwali and Navratri, this lamp serves as a focal point, connecting the devotee to the divine and reinforcing ancient customs.

Symbolism and Craftsmanship

This particular lamp stands as a testament to skilled artistry. The robust brass construction ensures durability and a timeless appeal. The lamp's design, with its tiered base and the elegantly shaped reservoir for oil and wicks, is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The upward-reaching flame symbolizes the soul's journey towards the divine, and the light itself represents knowledge and consciousness. The presence of five wicks, as opposed to a single wick, amplifies the auspiciousness and potency of the lamp, making it a powerful tool for spiritual practice. It is said that the effulgent light from such lamps guided ancient sages and travelers through the darkest nights, symbolizing hope and spiritual enlightenment.

Inviting Positivity and Serenity

More than just a decorative item, this brass *Kuthu Vilakku* is an invitation to cultivate a deeper spiritual connection and to imbue your living space with positive energy. Its presence is said to purify the environment, ward off negative influences, and attract good fortune. Whether placed in your prayer room, living area, or on an entryway table, it will undoubtedly become a cherished centerpiece, radiating warmth, tradition, and a profound sense of peace. Let its gentle flame be a constant reminder of the light that resides within and the interconnectedness of all things.

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.