Kerala Lamps
An oil lamp is lit to bow down to knowledge as the greatest of all forms. The oil or ghee in the lamp symbolises vices and the wick, the ego. When lit by spiritual knowledge, these vices and ego perish.
Nilavilakku, or 'Tall Lamps' are traditional lamps from Kerala and Tamilnadu. A part of every household, these lamps are lit at first light of dawn and again at the fall of dusk. Lighting of this auspicious lamp marks the start of all festivities too. These lamps are handed down as family heirloom.
The construct of a Nilavilakku is from an age old traditional method of Bell Metal casting, using moulds, with designs that are centuries old. This is a wonderful option to own or to gift, while honouring an age old tradition of lighting a lamp for an auspicious start.
Deepasthambham Plain
Deepasthambham Vilakku - Vilakku in Malayalam stands for Lamp . This is a huge, multi-layered, bronze structure to light hundreds of wicks at one go .This lamp is hand made by specialists in Kerala tradition and can take about 30 days to complete.
This represents the huge traditional lamp post (holds many layers of oil-based lamps) that are found in temples of India. This Deepasthambham made of Bell Metal can be created with multiple layers of your liking and customised to your choice.
Suggested Placement: This is ideal if placed indoors in a puja(worship) room or in your living room as a piece of craftsmanship that connects to the Indian tradition of lighting lamps for all auspicious occasions.
Medium: Bell Metal is a form of Bronze
Collections: Kerala Bell Metal Lamp
Product Code: acdshdbmds-04
Product Purchase: Can only be custom-made i.e. hand crafted to a specific size on order
Kerala Deepasthambham with Work
Deepasthambham Vilakku with an ornate Crown:
This is a huge, multi-layered, bronze structure to light hundreds of wicks at one go .This lamp is hand made by specialists in Kerala tradition and can take about 30 days to complete.
This represents the huge traditional lamp post (holds many layers of oil-based lamps) that are found in temples of India. This Deepasthambham made of Bell Metal can be created with multiple layers of your liking and customised to your choice. This piece of craft distinguishes itself with an ornate piece of bell metal work embellishing the lamp as a crown on top.
Suggested Placement: This is ideal if placed indoors in a puja Room or in your living room as apiece of craftsmanship that connects to the Indian tradition of lighting lamps for all auspicious occasions.
MEDIUM - Bell Metal - An alloy of Bronze, Copper, Tin
COLLECTIONS : Kerala Bell Metal Lamp
Height : 48 inches
Product Code : acdshdbmdw-07
Product Purchase: Can only be custom-made i.e. hand crafted to a specific size on order
Kuzha Vilakku
Kuzha Vilakku - Vilakku in Malayalam stands for Lamp . The Vilakku is integral to several rituals and ceremonies in Hindu families in Kerala. As the sun rises, young girls and boys of the family bring the lighted lamps to the verandah of the house. The girl is joined by the children and elders of the family, especially the grandparents, chanting hymns. In the evening the ritual is repeated alongside evening prayers.
The making of the lamp: This is hand made by specialists in Kerala tradition and can take about 30 days to complete. The cast is done in clay and burned in a furnace which heats up to 1000 Degrees Celcius.
MEDIUM - Bell Metal is a form of Bronze - An alloy of Copper & Tin
COLLECTIONS : Kerala Bell Metal Lamp
Product Code : acdshdbmkv-03
Nilavilakku
Vilakku in Malayalam stands for Lamp.The Nilavilakku is integral to several rituals and ceremonies in Hindu families in Kerala. As the sun rises, young girls and boys of the family bring the lighted lamps to the verandah of the house. Then they are joined by the elders of the family, especially the grandparents, chanting hymns. In the evening the ritual is repeated alongside evening prayers.
The making of the lamp: This is hand made by specialists in Kerala tradition and can take about 30 days to complete. The cast is done in clay and burned in a furnace which heats up to 1000 Degrees Celsius.
MEDIUM - Bell Metal is a form of Bronze - An alloy of Copper & Tin
COLLECTIONS : Kerala Bell Metal Lamp
Product Code : acdshdbmnl-06
Product Purchase: Can only be custom-made i.e. hand crafted to a specific size on order
Nilavilakku-Plain
Vilakku in Malayalam stands for Lamp. The Nilavilakku is integral to several rituals and ceremonies of families in Kerala. Lit in households at sun rise and at onset of dusk, this plain Nilavilakku is a a reflection of the simple and very basic form of this Craft. An essential item to own or gift.
The making of the lamp: This is hand made by specialists in Kerala tradition and can take about 10 days to complete. The cast is done in clay and burned in a furnace which heats up to 1000 Degrees Celcius.
MEDIUM - Bell Metal is a form of Bronze - An alloy of Copper & Tin
COLLECTIONS : Kerala Bell Metal Lamp
Product Code : acdshdbmnp-05
Product Purchase: Can only be custom-made i.e. hand crafted to a specific size on order