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Brass Kerala Vilakku | Traditional Oil Lamp — 6 Inch

Brass Kerala Vilakku | Traditional Oil Lamp — 6 Inch

Regular price Rs. 550.00
Regular price Rs. 700.00 Sale price Rs. 550.00
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SKU : 4679

Availability : In Stock

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The Brass Kerala Vilakku is a timeless traditional oil lamp rooted in the sacred heritage of Kerala — lit in homes and temples for centuries to invoke divine blessings and dispel darkness. With its elegant pointed kalasam finial, classic ribbed stem, and stepped circular base, this vilakku is a symbol of prosperity, purity, and devotion.

Light it at dawn, dusk, or during festivals — and let the warm glow of pure brass fill your home with divine grace.

💰 Price is per piece.

✨ Design Highlights:

  • 🔺 Pointed Kalasam Finial — sacred pointed top, a hallmark of Kerala temple lamp design
  • 🪔 Round Oil Cup with Rim — holds oil & wick securely for a steady flame
  • 🔧 Ribbed/Ringed Stem — classic Kerala-style column with traditional ring detailing
  • 🔵 Stepped Circular Base — wide, stable base ensuring the lamp stands firm
  • Mirror-Polished Pure Brass — warm golden finish, long-lasting shine

📏 Specifications:

Feature Details
Material Pure Brass
Height 6 inch (15 cm)
Oil Cup & Base Diameter 7 cm
Approx. Weight 220 grams (per piece)
Wick Type Cotton wick (oil lamp)
Finish Mirror-polished brass

Ideal for:

  • 🙏 Daily pooja — morning & evening lamp lighting
  • 🏛️ Home altar & temple use
  • 🎁 Return gifts & premium gifting for Deepavali, Karthigai, weddings & housewarmings
  • 🏠 Traditional home decor — living room, pooja room & entrance

🧴 Care Instructions:

Clean with tamarind paste, lemon & salt, or commercially available brass polish. Wipe dry after cleaning to maintain the golden shine. Clean the oil cup regularly to prevent residue buildup.


Why Choose Sri Swaminathan & Co?

  • ✅ Decades of trust in traditional brass & devotional items
  • ✅ Sourced directly from skilled Tamil Nadu craftsmen
  • ✅ Quality checked before every dispatch
  • ✅ Genuine brass — no compromise on material
  • ✅ Thousands of happy customers across India & abroad

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Frequently Asked Questions

We understand this completely. You are buying online from a shop you have never visited. Here is the truth: Sri Swaminathan & Co has been standing at 61, Bakthapuri Street, Kumbakonam since 1973 — over 53 years. We are not a warehouse or a reseller. We are a family shop, rooted in Kumbakonam, where priests, temples, and devotees from across Tamil Nadu have been coming for generations. Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, UK, and USA visit us when they come to Kumbakonam — because they know us. You can walk into our shop any day. We are real.
Because most sites sell products. We sell legacy. Every item in our shop — whether it is a small brass lamp or a 4-foot Panchaloha idol — comes from craftsmen whose families have been doing this since the Chola period. We do not source from factories. We do not compromise on material or finish to reduce price. When you buy from us, you are not just getting a product — you are getting 53 years of trust, traditional craftsmanship, and the assurance that what you receive is exactly what a devotee deserves.
This is a fair concern and we respect it. Here is why we do not offer COD — our products are handcrafted, fragile, and carefully packed for safe delivery. COD returns damage both the product and the trust. Instead, we offer something better: WhatsApp us before you order. We will send you a video of the actual product — the exact piece you will receive. You can ask us anything. Only when you are fully satisfied, you pay. Our 53-year reputation is our guarantee — we cannot afford to let even one customer down.
Not at all — and we are glad you asked this. Our products are made of brass and Panchaloha — metals that naturally catch and reflect light from every angle. What you see as dark shades or bright reflections in photos is simply the metal doing what metal does — glowing, reflecting, and shining. We photograph every product as-is, with no filters, no AI, no editing. That reflection you see in the photo? You will see the same beautiful glow when it sits in your pooja room. It is not a defect — it is the character of real metal.
Yes — and here is why we say this with full confidence. Panchaloha idols require the right alloy, the right casting method, and the right finishing — done by craftsmen who understand the spiritual significance of what they are making. Our Panchaloha idols are hand-cast in Kumbakonam and Swamimalai by hereditary artisans using the traditional lost-wax method — the same method used to make idols for consecrated temples across South India. Priests trust our idols for temple installation. Families trust us for home pooja rooms. In 53 years, that trust has never been broken.