Brass Tortoise Diya 1.8 Inch – Kurma Vastu Oil Lamp for Home Puja

Brass Tortoise Diya 1.8 Inch – Kurma Oil Lamp for Home Puja

This compact brass oil lamp pairs a wide, shallow bowl with a detailed tortoise or Kurma base. The flared scalloped rim and exterior floral and peacock repoussé scrollwork are accented by a dark-red recessed finish. Beneath the bowl, the tortoise figure includes a patterned filigree-style shell, head, four legs, and tail, creating a distinctive devotional and decorative form.

Product Specifications

• Type: Tortoise or Kurma brass oil lamp
• Material: Brass
• Height: 1.6 inches
• Length: 1.8 inches
• Breadth: 2.4 inches
• Weight: Approximately 70 grams
• Lamp Design: Wide shallow bowl with flared scalloped rim
• Decoration: Floral and peacock repoussé scrollwork
• Base: Detailed tortoise with patterned shell, head, four legs, and tail
• Finish: Brass with dark-red accents in recessed details
• Fuel: Suitable for a modest quantity of sesame oil, other lamp oil, or ghee
• SKU: BRS-TORT-DIYA-15-20

Spiritual Significance

The tortoise is associated with Kurma, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and is traditionally linked with steadiness and support in Hindu symbolism. Tortoise forms also appear in Vastu-related decorative traditions. Lighting a diya is a customary part of daily puja and festival observance, but this product does not guarantee prosperity, protection, financial stability, harmony, or other outcomes.

Why Choose This?

• Combines a functional oil bowl with a distinctive tortoise-shaped base
• Floral and peacock scrollwork adds detail to the scalloped bowl
• Dark-red recessed accents create contrast against the brass surface
• Compact dimensions suit a puja thali, small mandir, or supervised festive arrangement

Vastu & Placement Guidelines

Place the diya on a stable, level, non-flammable, heat-resistant plate with all four tortoise feet supported. Add only a small amount of oil or ghee and seat the cotton wick securely so the flame remains clear of the bowl decoration. 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, tortoise base, remaining fuel, and surrounding plate to cool completely before touching, cleaning, or refilling.

Perfect Gift For

• Vishnu devotees and collectors of Kurma-themed puja items
• Diwali, Dhanteras, and Navratri
• Housewarmings, weddings, and engagements
• Daily deepam, compact mandirs, and devotional gift sets

Care & Maintenance

Once the lamp is extinguished and fully cool, remove the spent wick and wipe away oil and soot with a soft cloth. Clean the bowl and wick area regularly to prevent sticky residue, using a fine soft brush around the scrollwork, shell, legs, and tail. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive scrubbers, acidic household mixtures, and forceful polishing, especially over the dark-red accents. If washed, dry every recess 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 diyas and traditional South Indian puja accessories
• Clear dimensions, approximate weight, symbolism, fuel use, safety, and care information
• Traditional Indian artisan-style brassware supplied from Madurai
• Suitable for daily worship, festival lighting, devotional display, and gifting