Brass Salai Diya 3 Inch

Brass Salai Diya 3 Inch - Premium Large Fluted Wick Pin Oil Lamp | Akanda Deepam, Diwali & Karthigai

This premium Brass Salai Diya 3 Inch is the largest and most substantial in our South Indian Salai Diya series — a significant step up from the 2.5 inch model in bowl capacity, wall thickness, weight, and altar presence. At 130 grams and a full 3 inches in diameter, this is a premium heavy-duty daily puja lamp built for serious continuous use. The diya features a wide, deep bowl with thick brass walls and a radiant golden brass mirror-polished interior, elegantly embellished with bold vertical reed fluting (ribbed channels) on the entire outer body. The central brass Salai wick pin (needle holder) holds a cotton wick upright in the generous oil pool for a clean, stable, long-burning Akanda Deepam flame. The bowl rests on a broad, heavy flared trumpet pedestal foot base with prominent ring-turned mouldings — providing exceptional stability and the most commanding altar presence in the series. This is the ideal choice for the main altar Nitya Deepam in home puja rooms, extended all-night Akanda Deepam on Shivaratri and Karthigai Deepam, Diwali centrepiece lamps, and as a premium auspicious gift.

Product Specifications

• Material: Premium Brass (thick-walled construction)
• Height: 1.8 inches
• Diameter (Bowl): 3 inches
• Depth: 3 inches
• Weight: 130 grams
• Finish: Golden Brass with polished mirror-finish interior bowl
• Body Decoration: Vertical reed fluting (ribbed channels) on entire outer bowl
• Wick Feature: Central brass Salai (wick pin / needle holder) for upright cotton wick positioning
• Base: Broad flared trumpet pedestal foot base with prominent ring-turned mouldings
• Wall Thickness: Heavy-duty thick brass walls for superior heat retention and durability
• Fuel: Suitable for ghee, sesame oil, coconut oil, or any traditional lamp oil
• SKU: DYA-BR-03I-004
• Country of Origin: India

Spiritual Significance

The Diya (Deepam/Vilakku) is the most fundamental sacred object in Hindu worship — the flame represents the divine light of Brahman (the Supreme Consciousness), the removal of ignorance (Avidya), and the illumination of wisdom (Jnana). Lighting a diya before the deity at dawn (Suprabhata) and dusk (Sandhya Deepam) is the most essential daily act of puja (Nitya Deepam) in Hindu households. The Salai Diya form with its central wick pin is the traditional South Indian deep-burning diya design that keeps the wick upright in the oil for a stable, non-flickering Akanda Deepam (continuous flame). The 3 inch bowl — the largest in this series at 130g — holds maximum oil capacity, making it especially well suited for extended and all-night Akanda Deepam on Shivaratri, Karthigai Deepam, and as the commanding centrepiece lamp in Navratri and Diwali festival arrangements. Lighting a diya is believed to invoke divine blessings, dispel negative energies, and attract Lakshmi’s prosperity and peace into the home.

Why Choose This?

• Largest 3 inch bowl in the series at 130g — nearly double the weight of the 2.5 inch, maximum oil capacity for the longest all-night Akanda Deepam burn
• Thick-walled heavy brass construction — superior heat retention, durability, and premium weight-in-hand feel
• Broad flared trumpet pedestal base — the most stable and commanding altar presence in the series
• Bold vertical reed fluting — the most visually striking Salai Diya in the series at this premium size

Vastu & Placement Guidelines

Place the Salai Diya on a clean brass or silver plate (thali) or in your puja room altar niche as the primary lamp. Fill the deep bowl generously with ghee, sesame oil, or coconut oil. Thread a clean cotton wick through the central Salai wick pin hole, allowing the wick tip to extend slightly above the pin for lighting. Light at dawn and dusk for Nitya Deepam. For all-night Akanda Deepam on Shivaratri or Karthigai Deepam, the 3 inch bowl provides the longest continuous burn. Top up oil carefully from the side while the flame is burning — never extinguish and relight on these auspicious occasions. Position as the centrepiece in a graduated 4-size lamp arrangement (2”, 2.2”, 2.5”, 3”) for a stunning festival altar. Always place on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from flammable materials.

Perfect Gift For

• Diwali, Karthigai Deepam, Shivaratri, and Navratri premium festival gifting
• Housewarming (Griha Pravesh) — as the permanent main puja room altar lamp
• Complete 4-size Salai Diya set (2” + 2.2” + 2.5” + 3”) as a premium graduated lamp gifting set
• Priests, pandits, and temples requiring a heavy-duty premium daily altar lamp
• Premium corporate Diwali gifting and high-value festival hampers

Care & Maintenance

After use, allow the diya to cool completely — the thick brass walls retain heat longer than thinner diyas, so allow extra cooling time before handling. Remove any remaining oil and used wick. Clean the interior bowl and wick pin with a soft cloth. Apply a paste of tamarind or lemon juice mixed with salt, rub gently, rinse with clean water, and dry thoroughly. Use a soft toothbrush to clean the fluted exterior channels. Do not use harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scrubbers.

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