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Premium Pure Brass Traditional Kamatchi Vilakku Altar Diya (5 Sizes Available)

Premium Pure Brass Traditional Kamatchi Vilakku Altar Diya (5 Sizes Available)

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Sri Swaminathan & Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust

Pure Brass Traditional Kamatchi Vilakku

Goddess Kamakshi · Altar Diya · Five Sizes

All prices mentioned here are for a single piece only.

This heavy-gauge, pure brass traditional lamp represents the auspicious form of Goddess Kamatchi (Kamakshi) seated beautifully inside a classic temple Prabhavali archway. In our sacred Vedic traditions, no prayer, festival, marriage, or family ritual is ever complete without illuminating the Kamatchi Vilakku first. Lighting this dedicated oil lamp on your home altar acts as the supreme symbol of removing darkness and inviting the peaceful, protective energy of the Divine Mother into the household.

Each size in this collection features a deeply grooved oil reservoir with a precise pointed wick spout, set upon a highly stable, flared pedestal base. Forged with exceptional metal density by our traditional craftspeople, these lamps are specifically designed to be lightweight yet robust, making them highly popular as traditional return gifts (Thamboolam) for weddings, housewarmings, child-naming ceremonies, baby showers, and festive gatherings. Presenting a Kamatchi Vilakku to visiting guests brings deep happiness to every woman's heart and ensures that your family milestone is marked with absolute spiritual purity.

“In the quiet rhythm of Hindu rituals, a lamp is lit, hands are joined, and gratitude finds a voice. May the devotion we offer before the flame become the kindness we carry into the world.”

Key Features
  • Essential Altar Iconography — Features a finely detailed molding of Goddess Kamatchi seated on her lotus pedestal within an ornamental temple arch framework.
  • Leak-Proof Solid Casting — Forged with zero porosity to guarantee a fully sealed oil well, ensuring no messy weeping onto your altar mats or decorative shelves.
  • The Perfect Auspicious Return Gift — Designed across five compact, highly collectible sizes, making it an irreplaceable and deeply appreciated gift for all family occasions.
  • Easy Altar Maintenance — The smooth, deep-grooved oil cavity allows you to clean out old soot, burnt wick edges, and oil residues effortlessly during regular washings.
  • 100% Honest Photography — We stand behind our creation with complete honesty. The image displayed on this page is a 100% real photo of the actual product right from our studio stock. We do not use any computer graphics, artificial filters, or AI alterations. What you see is exactly the high-quality piece that will be safely packaged and delivered to your home.

Why Devotees Choose Sri Swaminathan & Co for Their Sacred Vilakku
  • Guaranteed Zero Oil Leakage — Every lamp is thoroughly density-tested to ensure the oil reservoir walls contain no microscopic hairline cracks or air bubbles.
  • Long-Lasting Youthful Shine — Made from a high-purity brass alloy that resists premature corrosion and handles high flame heat with simple periodic maintenance.
  • Exact Dimensions & Raw Photos — The measurements, capacities, and weights provided match the physical inventory exactly, showing you the distinct, true-to-life details of the product.
Three-panel product collage showing the full front profile, side thickness view, and close-up angled view of the solid brass lamp pedestal base size no.1
Dimensions & Oil Capacity · No. 1
Dimension Indian / Metric Global / Imperial
Height 7.5 centimetres 2.95 inches
Length 4.5 centimetres 1.77 inches
Depth 5 centimetres 1.97 inches
Weight Approximately 50 grams Approximately 1.76 ounces
Oil Capacity 7 millilitres 0.24 US fluid ounces

Final three-panel matrix collage showing top-down, side, and full front views to illustrate the complete 10 ml lamp.


Dimensions & Oil Capacity · No. 2
Dimension Indian / Metric Global / Imperial
Height 8 centimetres 3.15 inches
Length 5 centimetres 1.97 inches
Depth 6 centimetres 2.36 inches
Weight Approximately 75 grams Approximately 2.65 ounces
Oil Capacity 10 millilitres 0.34 US fluid ounces


Two-panel Shopify collage showing a straight front view on the left and a tilted side perspective of the oil reservoir pool on the right no.5 .
Dimensions & Oil Capacity · No. 3
Dimension Indian / Metric Global / Imperial
Height 9.5 centimetres 3.74 inches
Length 5.5 centimetres 2.17 inches
Depth 7 centimetres 2.76 inches
Weight Approximately 100 grams Approximately 3.53 ounces
Oil Capacity 15 millilitres 0.51 US fluid ounces

Structured three-panel studio collage highlighting the stable flared pedestal bottom and different side-facing views of the traditional ritual lamp size no. 4


Dimensions & Oil Capacity · No. 4
Dimension Indian / Metric Global / Imperial
Height 10.5 centimetres 4.13 inches
Length 6.3 centimetres 2.48 inches
Depth 7.5 centimetres 2.95 inches
Weight Approximately 130 grams Approximately 4.59 ounces
Oil Capacity 20 millilitres 0.68 US fluid ounces

Two-panel Shopify collage showing a straight front view on the left and a tilted side perspective of the oil reservoir pool on the right no.5 .


Dimensions & Oil Capacity · No. 5
Dimension Indian / Metric Global / Imperial
Height 12 centimetres 4.72 inches
Length 6.5 centimetres 2.56 inches
Depth 7.5 centimetres 2.95 inches
Weight Approximately 150 grams Approximately 5.29 ounces
Oil Capacity 25 millilitres 0.85 US fluid ounces

Imperial equivalents are approximate and rounded.


Sri Swaminathan & Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust

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Care & Maintenance

Made from super fine quality brass with a golden powder coated polish — gives a satin gold glow like a gold statue. Purely for decor and dry display. If used for pooja rituals, the golden polish layer will peel off over time. Keep it dry — and it will look as fresh as the day you bought it. Always.

No restrictions for pooja rituals. Avoid harsh chemicals to preserve its traditional antique look. The dark patina is intentional — it deepens the beauty over time.

Powerful. Preferred for active pooja rituals — no restrictions. Traditional Cleaning Method: Use dara liquid and cashew nut seeds — an ancient method used by temple priests for generations. Gently rub with cashew nut seeds dipped in dara liquid. Rinse clean. Your idol will look brand new. Cleaning once every 30 days is recommended if used regularly for pooja.

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.