Brass Agal Diya Vilakku 3.8 Inch

This Agal Diya Vilakku is made of 100% pure brass, handcrafted by skilled artisans. It features a polished brass finish with a traditional round base and deep oil reservoir — durable, well-crafted, and ideal for daily pooja use. The polished pure brass finish gives it a warm, radiant appearance that complements any home pooja room or altar setting, while the deep oil reservoir ensures a longer, steadier flame during extended pooja sessions.

The lamp weighs approximately 38 grams with dimensions of Height: 1.4 inches, Length: 3.8 inches, and Breadth: 3.8 inches — a compact yet well-proportioned traditional agal vilakku with a round base and deep oil reservoir that holds more oil than shallower lamps, making it ideal for extended daily pooja sessions and festival lamp lighting.

Agal Diya Vilakku (also known as Agal Deepam) is a traditional South Indian oil lamp — one of the oldest and most sacred forms of the diya in Hindu worship. ‘Agal’ means wide or flat in Tamil, referring to its characteristic shallow, wide form with a spout for the wick. The deep oil reservoir in this lamp holds sesame oil (gingelly oil) or ghee, with a cotton wick placed in the spout. The lamp is traditionally lit at dawn and dusk during daily pooja, and kept burning throughout the ritual as a symbol of the divine light that dispels all darkness and ignorance. Lighting an oil lamp is an essential and auspicious part of Hindu daily worship — the sacred flame is believed to remove darkness and ignorance, attract divine energy and blessings, purify the environment, and invite prosperity and protection into the home. This lamp is especially significant during Karthigai Deepam — the Tamil festival of lights celebrated in the Tamil month of Karthigai (November–December) — when rows of agal vilakkus are lit to celebrate the divine light of Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan.

Clean with a soft, dry cloth after each use to remove oil residue from the deep reservoir and maintain the polished brass finish. Use tamarind paste or lemon with salt, or brass cleaning powder occasionally to restore shine. Avoid harsh chemicals and wipe dry after any cleaning. Keep away from moisture and harsh chemicals to preserve the polished pure brass finish.

Yes, this Brass Agal Diya Vilakku makes a practical and auspicious gift — ideal for Karthigai Deepam, Diwali, housewarmings (Griha Pravesh), weddings, return gifting, and special occasions. Its 100% pure brass construction, polished finish, traditional round base, and deep oil reservoir make it a thoughtful and universally appreciated devotional gifting choice for South Indian households and devotees who perform daily home pooja. It comes in eco-friendly packaging, making it a neatly presented and meaningful gift.