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  • Side profile view of the 13cm antique brass handheld aarti diya showing the curved swan handle facing left by Sri Swaminathan and Co
    Side profile view of the 13cm antique brass handheld aarti diya showing the curved swan handle facing left by Sri Swaminathan and Co
  • Three-quarter high angle view of the 480g heavy brass handheld oil lamp showing the inside of the 5cm wide single wick oil basin.
    Three-quarter high angle view of the 480g heavy brass handheld oil lamp showing the inside of the 5cm wide single wick oil basin.
  • Side profile view of the 13cm solid brass antique style handheld deepam with the curved annapakshi handle facing right.
    Side profile view of the 13cm solid brass antique style handheld deepam with the curved annapakshi handle facing right.
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Sri Swaminathan & Co Antique Brass Annapakshi Handheld Aarti Diya (13 cm)

Sri Swaminathan & Co Antique Brass Annapakshi Handheld Aarti Diya (13 cm)

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Sri Swaminathan & Co · Authentic Quality

🦢 🔥Auspicious Single-Wick Pooja Deepam with Swan Handle 🔥🦢

— Fine Quality Strong Brass · 17th Century Epic Dynasty Style · 13 cm (5.1 Inch) —

For those looking to bring a true, temple-grade spark of prayer into their daily worship, this beautiful piece is a wonderful companion. Hand-designed right here in Kumbakonam, this Handheld Brass Aarti Diya displays an exquisite swan handle shaped with classic lines that carry an epic 17th-century dynasty style resemblance.

This piece is a premium quality, heavy-gauge traditional oil lamp that naturally holds its rich golden color over lifetime handling, making it a proud family asset for your home altar rituals.

Why This Small Hand Diya Deserves a Special Place in Your Home

Epic 17th-Century Style Swan Handle: The back of the diya features a tall, gracefully curved solid brass handle shaped like the head of a traditional Annapakshi (divine swan). This unique design replicates the classic look of ancient palace treasures, letting you comfortably carry the lamp during daily home Aarti ceremonies while keeping your hands safe from heat.

Intricate Base Carvings: The flared pedestal base is deeply detailed with traditional vertical lines and petal textures. This antique shading makes the gold design elements stand out cleanly, giving it a very authentic temple appearance that touches the heart.

Steady Wide Base Platform: The oil cup sits firmly elevated on a massive 7.5 cm base diameter. This thick base is specially designed to balance the weight of the tall handle perfectly, ensuring the single-wick lamp stays grounded and never tips over on your altar.

Material, Quality & Craftsmanship

Premium Heavy-Gauge Solid Brass: Cast from thick, pure brass metal right here in our workshops. The small lamp carries a very substantial, heavy feel in the hand, weighing an exceptional 480 grams for its compact 13 cm length. It is completely unbreakable and built to last for generations.

Sharp and Crisp Details: Every single line is etched beautifully into the core metal, ensuring the traditional layout stays clean and easy to care for over years of daily morning use.

Perfect Practical Dimensions: Structured with a 13 cm full length from the spout nose to the back of the handle curve, a 10.5 cm height up to the handle tip, and a 5 cm cup diameter to safely hold oil or ghee with a cotton wick.

A Meaningful Traditional Gift for Special Milestones

Daily Home Altar & Meditation Rooms: Made perfectly for your daily morning prayers, offering light to your home deities, or keeping a peaceful flame during meditation.

Housewarmings, Weddings & Baby Showers: An exceptional, highly respectable traditional choice for wedding return gifts, housewarmings, or Navratri Golu return gifts to wish your friends a strong, blessed start.

Safe Worldwide Suitcase Packing: Built from solid, thick cast brass metal, this sturdy miniature lamp will never crack, bend, or get damaged during long international travel or shipping.

Product Sizing & Material Specifications

Dimension & Material Indian Metric Global Imperial
Total Assembly Full Length 13.0 cm 5.11 in
Lamp Body Length Only 8.5 cm 3.34 in
Lamp Cup Outer Diameter 5.0 cm 1.96 in
Steady Base Diameter 7.5 cm 2.95 in
Total Height (Base to Handle) 10.5 cm 4.13 in
Total Structural Weight ~480 g 16.93 oz / 1.05 lbs
Core Material Fine Quality Strong Brass
Exterior Finish Ever-Lasting Antique Look
Handle Support Element Integrated Curved Annapakshi Swan
Wick Capacity Layout Single Wick Spout Nose

Easy Care & Upkeep Instructions

Because pure raw brass naturally interacts with heat, hot oils, and soot, it will develop dark spots over time. This is normal and proves the metal’s purity. To keep it clean and golden without harsh chemical sprays, follow these easy steps:

Daily Dish Washing: Wash cleanly with your regular dish soap and a soft sponge immediately after use to clear away sticky oil residue. Never use steel wire scrubbers, as they will scratch the polished details.

Restoring the Golden Glow: Rub a small amount of fresh tamarind paste or fresh lemon juice mixed with fine salt over the brass pieces. This instantly dissolves dark soot stains and brings back the bright temple shine.

Dry it Completely: Always dry the handle and cup immediately after washing with a soft towel so that water droplets do not leave spots inside the deep grooves.

What you see on this page is the real product — photographed as it is, with no digital editing or AI enhancement. The diya you receive will look exactly as shown.

Directly sourced from our workshop to your home,
crafted with five generations of uncompromised quality.

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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.