Brass Kamatchi Amman Vilakku 4.5 Inch – Kamakshi Devi Puja Oil Lamp

Brass Kamatchi Amman Vilakku 4.5 Inch – Kamakshi Devi Puja Oil Lamp

This brass vilakku depicts Goddess Kamatchi Amman or Kamakshi Devi seated on a lotus throne within an ornate prabhamandala. The relief includes two attendants, a tall crown, and multiple arms above a square oil bowl with a wick spout and side handles. A stepped lotus-style base supports the compact lamp, while polished golden brass and darker reverse highlights bring definition to the devotional composition.

Product Specifications

• Deity: Goddess Kamatchi Amman or Kamakshi Devi
• Type: Brass oil lamp or vilakku
• Material: Brass
• Height: 4.5 inches
• Length: 3 inches
• Breadth: 3.8 inches
• Weight: Approximately 260 grams
• Deity Design: Kamatchi Amman seated on a lotus throne with attendants, tall crown, and multiple arms
• Frame: Ornate prabhamandala arch
• Lamp Design: Square oil bowl with wick spout and side handles
• Base: Square stepped lotus-style base
• Finish: Polished golden brass with antique dark highlights on the reverse
• Fuel: Suitable for a modest quantity of sesame oil, other lamp oil, or ghee
• SKU: BRS-KMT-AMN-VLK-45-30

Spiritual Significance

Kamatchi Amman or Kamakshi Devi is a revered form of the Divine Feminine in South Indian Hindu traditions and is closely associated with Kanchipuram. Lighting a vilakku is a customary part of daily deepam and Devi worship, including Friday puja and Navratri observances. This lamp supports those practices without promising prosperity, grace, or other guaranteed outcomes.

Why Choose This?

• Combines a functional oil bowl with detailed Kamatchi Amman iconography
• Attendants, crown, multiple arms, lotus throne, and arch create a layered devotional scene
• Side handles and stepped base distinguish it from a plain diya
• Compact 4.5-inch height suits home mandirs and established Devi altars

Vastu & Placement Guidelines

Place the vilakku on a stable, level, non-flammable, heat-resistant surface with the full stepped base supported. Add only a modest amount of oil or ghee and secure the cotton wick in the spout so the flame remains clear of the handles, deity relief, and arch. Keep it away from curtains, flowers, decorations, children, pets, fans, and draughts. Never leave it unattended or move it while lit. Extinguish the flame safely and allow the bowl, handles, arch, base, and remaining fuel to cool completely before touching, cleaning, or refilling.

Perfect Gift For

• Kamatchi Amman, Kamakshi Devi, and Amman devotees
• Friday Devi puja, Navratri, and Diwali
• Housewarmings, weddings, and engagements
• Daily deepam, established home mandirs, and devotional gifting

Care & Maintenance

After the flame is extinguished and the lamp is fully cool, remove the spent wick and wipe away oil and soot with a soft cloth. Clean the bowl and wick spout regularly to prevent residue buildup, using a fine soft brush around the deity, attendants, arch, handles, and base. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive scrubbers, acidic household mixtures, and forceful polishing, especially over darker finish details. If washed, dry every recess, joint, handle, and the underside immediately and thoroughly. Brass may naturally develop patina and subtle colour variation over time.

Why Buy From Pooja Articles?

• Curated selection of brass Amman vilakkus and traditional South Indian lamps
• Clear dimensions, approximate weight, iconography, fuel use, safety, and care information
• Traditional Indian artisan-style brassware supplied from Madurai
• Suitable for daily worship, festival lighting, devotional display, and gifting