{"product_id":"kumbakonam-handmade-brass-murugan-om-vel-diya-stand","title":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Kumbakonam Handmade Brass Murugan Om Vel Diya Stand (2 Sizes Available) - Pure Solid Brass Karthikeyan Pooja Lamp for Kanda Shashti Blessings","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"\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;\"\u003eHandmade Brass Murugan Om Vel Vilakku\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBig Size · 545 grams \/ 19.22 oz approximately | Small Size · 375 grams \/ 13.23 oz approximately\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 60%; margin: 24px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sacred Murugan Om Vel vilakku is \u003cstrong\u003e100% purely handmade by Sri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrying our 53-year family shop legacy from \u003cstrong\u003eKumbakonam\u003c\/strong\u003e. This lamp is crafted specifically for devout \u003cstrong\u003eMurugan devotees\u003c\/strong\u003e to use during intense boon-offering prayers, monthly Kiruthigai, and the auspicious days of Kanda Shashti fasting. The back frame perfectly shapes the holy Tamil \"Om\" letter with the divine Vel spear of Lord Kandhan running right through the center. Devotees believe that lighting this handmade deepam invokes the direct protective presence of Karthikeyan, clearing life's obstacles and bringing immense strength, peace, and success to the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a3a3a; color: #c9a84c; padding: 20px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #c9a84c;\"\u003eLord Murugan · A Light of Devotion\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #c9a84c;\"\u003eFor devotees of Lord Murugan, also lovingly worshipped as Kandhan, Skanda and Karthikeyan, the Vel is a sacred reminder of courage, wisdom and the triumph of good. The Tamil Om and Vel come together in this lamp as a focus for quiet prayer and heartfelt devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stand behind our handmade quality with total honesty. The image displayed on this page is a \u003cstrong\u003e100% real photo of the actual product\u003c\/strong\u003e taken inside our shop setup. We do not use any computer graphics, artificial filters, or AI-altered designs. What you see is exactly the genuine, heavy brassware that will be safely packed from our Kumbakonam stock and delivered to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deepam is cast out of high-density solid brass metal and features two distinct variants: a substantial \u003cstrong\u003eBig Size\u003c\/strong\u003e weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e545 grams \/ 19.22 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e and a compact \u003cstrong\u003eSmall Size\u003c\/strong\u003e weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e375 grams \/ 13.23 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both options provide a very heavy and stable base that will not tip over on your temple shelves. The wide, deep front bowl holds an ample amount of ghee or oil, keeping your cotton wick burning steadily throughout your long evening aarti and festive prayers. Order immediately to secure your piece before the upcoming \u003cstrong\u003eKanda Shashti festival\u003c\/strong\u003e and take advantage of our special Shashti discount offer before it is gone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a3a3a; color: #c9a84c; padding: 20px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #c9a84c;\"\u003eThe Auspicious Days of Shashti\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #c9a84c;\"\u003eMonthly Shashti is cherished by Murugan devotees as a time for prayer, remembrance and renewed devotion. The annual Kanda Shashti observance holds a special place in this tradition, honouring Lord Murugan's victory over Surapadman. Lighting a vilakku can be a simple, meaningful part of your family's worship, alongside prayers and customs followed in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #c9a84c;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eObserve Shashti according to your family or temple tradition. Spiritual blessings are matters of faith, not guaranteed outcomes of purchasing or lighting a lamp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 24px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eKey Features (One by One)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Purely Handmade in Kumbakonam\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each lamp is individually hand-cast and hand-finished by our traditional brass smiths, carrying the true spiritual energy of ancient Kumbakonam craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Boon-Offering Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Engineered specifically for Murugan devotees performing powerful vow fulfillment prayers, fasting rituals, and seeking divine blessings for their families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSacred Tamil Om \u0026amp; Vel Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e — The rear panel highlights a detailed Tamil \"Om\" symbol with the holy spear of Lord Murugan running through it, serving as a powerful visual focus for daily meditation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Kanda Shashti Fasting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Specially created for lighting during the auspicious six days of Kanda Shashti and monthly Kiruthigai to invoke the victory energies of Lord Karthikeyan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Anti-Tip Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Both sizes are heavily cast with a low center of gravity that prevents accidental oil spills or tipping while burning on your altar cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Time Shashti Festival Offer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fully stocked for the seasonal festival rush—place your order immediately to ensure fast dispatch and claim the active holiday price discount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 24px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co (Kumbakonam, Since 1973)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% Heavy Solid Brass (Purely Handmade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeity Icons\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tamil Om Script with Lord Murugan's Vel Spear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 Options (Big Size and Small Size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e — In Stock, Ready for Fast Dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotos\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% Raw \u0026amp; Real Product Images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassing Tamil traditions to the next generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; 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padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e3.54 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003ePure Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eOm Muruga Vel Vilakku Big\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; 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padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eWeight (approximate)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e375 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e13.23 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e12 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e4.72 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e11 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e4.33 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e3.15 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003ePure Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eOm Muruga Vel Vilakku Small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eTraditional Tamil Nadu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetric measurements are shown first, followed by imperial equivalents. Imperial conversions are approximate and rounded to two decimal places. in = inches; oz = ounces by weight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c9a84c; width: 40%; margin: 24px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eDaily Maintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the lamp to cool completely before cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eWeekly Care\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with a mixture of lemon juice and salt for natural brass shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a soft-bristled brush for intricate Vel motif details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with clean water and dry immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eLong-term Preservation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a thin layer of coconut oil monthly to prevent tarnishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a dry place when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid harsh chemical cleaners that can damage the antique finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #5a3e1b;\"\u003eOil Recommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse sesame oil, coconut oil, or traditional vilakku oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill only to the recommended level to prevent overflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSafety note: Even a heavy lamp can tip or spill. Always place it on a stable, heat-resistant, non-flammable surface away from cloth, curtains, children and pets. Never leave a burning lamp unattended.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Sri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co - Authentic brass care ensures your Om Muruga Vel Vilakku remains beautiful for generations of devotion.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"BIG","offer_id":50620163752234,"sku":"14643","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"SMALL","offer_id":50620163785002,"sku":"15537","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3170\/5898\/files\/20250913_134350.webp?v=1794291865","url":"https:\/\/sriswaminathan.com\/products\/kumbakonam-handmade-brass-murugan-om-vel-diya-stand","provider":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Pvt Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}