Gajalakshmi Puja Lamp

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Name: Gajalakshmi Puja Lamp
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZEM485
Price: 50.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$58

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Specifications

	ZEM485
	Brass Statue From South India
	Height: 5.7 inch
	Width: 3.8 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 450 gm

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A Symbol of Prosperity and Auspiciousness

This exquisite brass lamp is a powerful representation of Gajalakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. The form itself is steeped in deep cultural and mythological significance, making it more than just an object of beauty; it is a conduit for blessings and a reminder of divine grace. The imagery of Lakshmi with elephants, known as Gajalakshmi, is particularly auspicious. In ancient Indian lore, elephants symbolize strength, royalty, and abundant rainfall, crucial elements for prosperity and fertility. It is said that on the day Lakshmi was born, the heavens opened and elephants showered her with water, hence her association with these majestic creatures. This lamp, therefore, is designed to invoke these very qualities into your home or sacred space.

Craftsmanship and Divine Imagery

Each detail of this lamp is meticulously crafted from high-quality brass, reflecting the rich traditions of South Indian artistry. The central figure of Goddess Lakshmi is seated serenely on a lotus, a symbol of purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment. Flanking her are two elephants, depicted in majestic poses, often shown showering Lakshmi with water from their trunks, signifying abundance and purification. Above Lakshmi's head, a radiant arch symbolizes the sun, a source of life and energy, further enhancing the lamp's divine aura. The intricate floral patterns adorning the base and the decorative border around the central panel showcase the artisan's skill and dedication to capturing the sacred essence of the deity. The golden sheen of the brass amplifies the sense of purity and divinity associated with Lakshmi, making this lamp a truly captivating piece.

Bringing Sacred Light into Your Space

This Gajalakshmi Puja Lamp is designed to be lit during religious ceremonies, festivals, and daily prayers. The act of lighting a lamp is a cherished tradition in Hinduism, symbolizing the dispelling of darkness and ignorance, and the ushering in of knowledge, peace, and prosperity. When this lamp is lit, its gentle glow illuminates not only your surroundings but also serves as a focal point for devotion, invoking the benevolent presence of Goddess Lakshmi. Its compact size makes it suitable for placement on altars, prayer rooms, or any corner of your home where you wish to invite divine blessings. It makes for a thoughtful and cherished gift for housewarmings, weddings, or any occasion where well wishes and prosperity are desired. Embrace the radiance and blessings this lamp offers, and let its light fill your life with abundance.

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.