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Hand-held Aarti

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Name: Hand-held Aarti
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBG54
Price: 145.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

	ZBG54
	Brass
	Height: 10 inch
	Width: 14 inch
	Depth: 5.5 inch
	Weight 780 gm

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Illuminating Devotion: The Brass Aarti Lamp

Elevate your spiritual practice and imbue your sacred space with the radiant glow of this exquisite brass Aarti lamp. Crafted from fine brass, this piece is more than just a lamp; it is a conduit for devotion, a vessel for blessings, and a testament to the rich tapestry of Indian cultural heritage. The intricate craftsmanship speaks to generations of artisans who have poured their skill and dedication into creating objects of beauty and spiritual significance.

A Symbol of Auspiciousness and Divinity

The Aarti ceremony is a deeply cherished Hindu ritual performed to honor deities. It involves the waving of a lamp, often with multiple wicks, in a clockwise motion, accompanied by the singing of hymns and the offering of prayers. The flames symbolize knowledge, dispelling the darkness of ignorance and ushering in light, prosperity, and spiritual awakening. This multi-tiered lamp, with its numerous cups for oil or ghee, is designed to create a mesmerizing visual display during the Aarti, enhancing the devotional atmosphere. The presence of a delicate bird figurine perched on the ornate handle adds a touch of grace and symbolism. Birds, in various mythologies, often represent messengers between the earthly and divine realms, or symbols of freedom and beauty. The peacock, a bird often associated with deities like Kartikeya and Saraswati, is a powerful symbol of auspiciousness, beauty, and immortality in Hindu tradition. Its stylized representation here adds a layer of cultural resonance to the lamp.

Timeless Craftsmanship for Enduring Faith

The robust brass construction ensures durability and longevity, making this Aarti lamp a cherished heirloom for years to come. The warm, golden hue of the brass resonates with the divine, reflecting light and positivity into your home. The elegant design, featuring a tiered structure and a gracefully curved handle, is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The base, intricately carved, provides stability, while the multiple cups are perfectly sized to hold small diyas. This lamp is designed to be held and moved with grace, allowing for a seamless performance of the Aarti ritual. Whether placed in a home puja room, a temple, or as a decorative piece that evokes spiritual serenity, this brass Aarti lamp serves as a constant reminder of faith, tradition, and the pursuit of inner light. It is a perfect gift for loved ones during festivals, weddings, or housewarmings, conveying wishes of prosperity and divine blessings.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the statue hollow or solid ?

A. Brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow. Whereas, panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid.
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Q. Can you customise the statue for me ?

A. For any customisation, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.