Deepalakshmi Paavai Vilakku

A graceful lady figure (Paavai) holding a lamp bowl in both hands. A classic Tamil vilakku for the pooja room or entrance.

What's in the box

• 1 × lamp

Size

Approx. 18 cm tall, 7 cm wide.

Care

Let the lamp cool fully before cleaning. Wipe off oil with a soft cloth and a little warm soapy water, then dry completely.

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Lighting a lamp is one of the oldest parts of daily pooja in Indian homes. It is traditionally lit at dawn and at dusk in front of the deity, a reminder to begin and end the day with prayer.

• Traditionally lit every day in the pooja room, and on festival days such as Karthigai Deepam and Deepavali.
• Lamps made for a particular deity are traditionally lit on the days linked with that deity.
• The lit lamp is kept in front of the deity during pooja, aarti and japa.
• A traditional gift for weddings, house-warmings and festivals.

• Place the lamp on a flat, heat-safe plate or stand, away from curtains, paper and flowers.
• Use ghee, gingelly oil or lamp oil with cotton wicks. Fill to below the rim so the oil does not overflow.
• Light the lamp at dawn or at dusk in front of the deity, as is the custom in many homes.
• Never leave a lit lamp unattended, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.
• Once it has cooled, wipe away oil and soot with a soft cloth. Wash with mild soap or a little lemon juice, rinse and dry fully before storing.

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