{"product_id":"handcrafted-pure-brass-nandi-shiva-lingam-stand-diya-pradhosha-vilakku","title":"Handcrafted Pure Brass Nandi Shiva Lingam Stand Diya \/ Pradosham Vilakku","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.75; color: #312727;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eSri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #7a5c1e; letter-spacing: 0.06em;\"\u003eHandcrafted Pure Brass Nandi Shiva Lingam Stand Diya \/ Pradosham Vilakku\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003e100% Solid Heavy Cast Brass | Masterpiece Artisan Craft | Traditional Pooja Altar Heirloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegionally celebrated across India as: Nandi Shiva Linga Deepam (Telugu), Shivalinga Nandi Vilakku (Tamil), Shivling Hathi Diya Stand (Hindi), and Lord Shiva Lingam Oil Lamp (Malayalam).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 60%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eThe Story of Our Craft: The Sacred Assembly of Devotion\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the deep mystical traditions of Saivism, the alignment of the Shiva Lingam and Nandi holds profound spiritual power. Nandi, the sacred bull, is not just a mount; he represents the eternal, patient devotee whose gaze never drifts from his Lord. It is traditionally believed that lighting a flame where Nandi faces the Shiva Lingam creates an immediate vortex of positive energy, dispelling planetary doshas, calming anxious minds, and inviting boundless peace and spiritual clarity into the household. This unique composition is traditionally known as the \u003cem\u003ePradosham Vilakku\u003c\/em\u003e, lit during the highly auspicious twilight hours of Pradosham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-poured using traditional solid casting techniques by our hereditary master craftsmen in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, this exclusive stand diya is a stunning triumph of sacred art. Every element is cast together seamlessly out of premium-grade solid brass. From the detailed posture of the seated Nandi and the perfectly smooth curves of the Shiva Lingam yoni base, to the elegant floral engravings along the hexagonal pedestal stand, this piece reflects flawless structural symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1973, Sri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co Pvt Ltd has stood as a global benchmark for unyielding metalware purity. Since 1973, from our family landmark at 61, Bakthapuri Street, we ensure every piece brings the grand, majestic soul of historic temple heritage right to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eBuilt for Holy Abishegam \u0026amp; Timeless Heritage Display\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged purely from high-density solid cast brass with absolutely no hollow filler materials, this heavy 510-gram lamp is built for active devotional use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Sacred Altar Rituals\u003c\/strong\u003e — The structure is 100% safe and perfectly suitable for daily liquid bathing rituals (\u003cem\u003eAbishegam\u003c\/em\u003e). You can comfortably pour holy water, milk, or honey over the Shiva Lingam, which drains beautifully down the integrated yoni spout into the main lamp reservoir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Pradosham Prayers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lighting this brass lamp during special bimonthly Pradosham timings brings immense spiritual benefit and creates an authentic temple atmosphere inside modern apartments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Auspicious Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e — A deeply meaningful, luxurious heirloom gift for housewarmings (\u003cem\u003eGrihapravesam\u003c\/em\u003e), family weddings, elders' birthdays, and major festive celebrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; True Physical Dimensions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure absolute accuracy for our global online buyers, here are the precise physical measurements mapped directly on our product layout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eIndian \/ Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eGlobal \/ Imperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eNet Cast Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 510 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eApprox. 17.99 ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eTotal Vertical Height (To Top of Lingam)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.5 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e4.13 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eTotal Side Length (Front-to-Back Spout Profile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.5 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e4.92 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eLamp Bowl Lip Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.5 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e3.35 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eImperial equivalents are approximate and rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolid, heavy cast brass structure with a dense, premium feel in the hand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Base Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% Pure High-Grade Polished Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtisan Note for Online Buyers:\u003c\/em\u003e Because each individual Nandi Shiva Lingam lamp is manually molded, hand-detailed, and hand-polished by real human hands in Kumbakonam, minor organic variations in weight (~10-15g) and subtle surface character reflections are natural, beautiful hallmarks of authentic handcrafted metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eMaterial Care \u0026amp; Golden Preservation Instructions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure your pure brass temple lamp retains its bright golden luster and remains a family heirloom for generations, please observe this basic care routine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Abishegam Wash\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clean the lamp with plain water right after ritual use to remove all oil, wick soot, milk, or honey residues before they dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Always wipe every crevice thoroughly with a soft, completely dry microfiber cloth immediately after washing to prevent natural hard water stains or green copper oxidation spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestoring the Shine\u003c\/strong\u003e — To naturally restore its brilliant golden gleam after heavy use, gently polish the surface using traditional \u003cem\u003ePitambari\u003c\/em\u003e powder or a natural paste of lemon juice and salt. Rinse cleanly and dry instantly. Avoid coarse steel wool scrubbers that can scratch the fine artisan carvings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvokes divine blessings of Lord Shiva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003ePradosham\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMaha Shivaratri\u003c\/strong\u003e, and daily worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds spiritual ambiance and positive energy to your space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for gifting to spiritual seekers and devotees of Lord Shiva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted from durable, long-lasting brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic; color: #7a5c1e;\"\u003eLight this sacred oil lamp and bring the divine energy of Lord Shiva into your home, elevating your Pradosham rituals and daily prayers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CzBm5U2p-cr\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.sriswaminathan.com\/path-to-thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"Watch our Instagram Reel\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 60%; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eSri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eKumbakonam · Tamil Nadu · Trusted by Devotees \u0026amp; Collectors Across India \u0026amp; the World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48989618700586,"sku":"6151","price":1785.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3170\/5898\/files\/brass-nandi-shiva-lingam-diya-dimensions-diagram.webp?v=1792738489","url":"https:\/\/sriswaminathan.com\/products\/handcrafted-pure-brass-nandi-shiva-lingam-stand-diya-pradhosha-vilakku","provider":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Pvt Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}