Brass Peacock Diya Size 1 – 3.5 Inch

This Peacock Diya is made of premium brass, handcrafted by skilled artisans. It features a polished golden brass finish with detailed peacock motifs and a balanced base — combining auspicious symbolism with functional lamp use. The polished golden brass finish gives it a warm, radiant appearance that is especially beautiful when lit, making it a striking centrepiece for any home pooja room or festival display.

The diya weighs 90 grams with dimensions of Height: 3.5 inches, Length: 2.5 inches, and Breadth: 2.5 inches — a well-proportioned, stable lamp with a balanced square base that prevents tipping during use. Its 3.5-inch height makes it an ideal lamp for daily home pooja, aarti rituals, Diwali lamp lighting, and Karthigai Deepam celebrations.

The peacock (Mayil in Tamil; Mayura in Sanskrit) is one of the most sacred and auspicious birds in Hindu tradition, holding deep spiritual significance across multiple divine associations. The peacock is the vahana (divine mount) of Lord Murugan (Kartikeya/Skanda) — the god of war, wisdom, and eternal youth — and is also associated with Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts. In Hindu iconography, the peacock symbolises grace, beauty, divine artistry, the destruction of the ego, and spiritual awakening. The peacock’s magnificent plumage — with its iridescent eye-like feathers — is said to represent the all-seeing divine eye and the beauty of creation. The peacock is also the national bird of India, revered across Indian culture as a symbol of royalty, grace, and auspiciousness. A peacock diya (Mayil Vilakku) is considered especially auspicious for home pooja, as it combines the sacred symbolism of the peacock with the divine act of lighting the lamp — dispelling darkness and inviting divine light, grace, and blessings into the home. It is particularly beloved for Karthigai Deepam — the festival of lights celebrated in Tamil Nadu in the Tamil month of Karthigai — which is dedicated to Lord Murugan and Lord Shiva and involves the lighting of lamps throughout the home and community.

Fill the diya cup with pure sesame oil (gingelly oil) or pure cow’s ghee and use a cotton wick for the most auspicious and traditional flame. Light during morning and evening pooja, aarti rituals, Diwali, and Karthigai Deepam. Clean with a soft, dry cloth after use to maintain the polished golden brass finish and preserve the detailed peacock motif. Use brass cleaning powder occasionally to restore the shine. Keep away from moisture and harsh chemicals to preserve the polished finish.

Yes, this Brass Peacock Diya makes a beautiful and auspicious gift — ideal for Diwali, Karthigai Deepam, housewarmings (Griha Pravesh), Navaratri, weddings, and festival or return gifting. The peacock motif — associated with Lord Murugan and Goddess Saraswati — makes it a particularly meaningful gifting choice for Tamil households, South Indian devotees, and all who appreciate the sacred symbolism of the peacock in Hindu tradition. Its 90-gram weight, premium brass construction, polished golden finish, and detailed peacock motif make it a thoughtful and auspicious gift. It comes in eco-friendly packaging, making it a beautifully presented and auspicious gift.