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Brass Handheld Multiple Wicks Oil Lamp

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Name: Brass Handheld Multiple Wicks Oil Lamp
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WSD081
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$81.75

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This Brass Hand-Held Panchadeepam is suitable for presenting almighty observances and performing arti. The lamp's focal point is the Naga or serpent carved at the end of the lamp's handle, which is made of beautiful brass. The image of Naag, associated with Lord Shiva on the lamp multiplies the lamp's auspiciousness. The lamp's wicks are clean, resulting in a straight but soothing flame. The wick holes have depth making it suitable for burning camphor as well. The five wicks ensure that light spreads in all five directions, allowing for total darkness eradication. You will be able to make a more pleasurable offering if you incorporate this lamp into your normal worship practices.

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Specifications

	WSD081
	Brass
	Height: 5.00 inch
	Width: 8.00 inch
	Depth: 12.00 inch
	Weight 510 gm

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	Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days
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A Beacon of Devotion and Tradition

Illuminate your sacred space with the timeless elegance and spiritual resonance of this exquisite brass oil lamp. Crafted with meticulous detail, this lamp is more than just a source of light; it's a vessel for devotion, a symbol of auspiciousness, and a connection to ancient traditions. The warm, radiant glow emanating from its multiple wicks has the power to transform any environment, fostering an atmosphere of peace, tranquility, and spiritual awareness. Whether you are performing daily puja, celebrating festivals, or simply seeking to bring a sense of sacredness into your home, this lamp serves as a beautiful and meaningful focal point. The very act of lighting a lamp, or "diya," holds profound significance across many cultures, particularly in Hinduism. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Lamps are lit during Diwali, the festival of lights, to welcome prosperity and ward off negativity. They are also integral to many other rituals and ceremonies, representing life, energy, and the divine presence. The flame is often seen as a representation of Surya, the Sun God, or Agni, the God of Fire, both powerful deities associated with creation, purification, and illumination.

Intricate Craftsmanship and Symbolism

This lamp is a testament to the artisan's skill. The rich, golden hue of the brass is complemented by its robust construction and intricate detailing. The design features a central, larger bowl surrounded by smaller cups, each designed to hold a wick and oil. The petals surrounding the bowls are reminiscent of a blooming lotus, a flower sacred in many Eastern traditions, symbolizing purity, beauty, and spiritual awakening. The twisted handle, terminating in a coiled serpent's head, adds a layer of powerful symbolism. Serpents, particularly the Naga, are revered in Hindu mythology as guardians of treasures, conduits to the underworld, and symbols of fertility, rebirth, and cosmic energy. The cobra's raised hood often signifies vigilance and protection. This fusion of lotus and serpent motifs imbues the lamp with layers of meaning, making it a truly special piece. The sturdy construction ensures stability, while the thoughtfully designed handle allows for safe and easy transport, making it ideal for moving between prayer spaces or for carrying during processions. The inherent properties of brass, known for its durability and ability to retain a beautiful patina over time, ensure that this lamp will be a cherished heirloom for generations to come. Embrace the radiant beauty and deep spiritual heritage embodied in this remarkable brass oil lamp.

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.