{"product_id":"sri-swaminathan-2-5cm-traditional-brass-altar-agal-vilakku-diya","title":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Traditional Brass Altar Agal Vilakku Diya (50 ml)","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align:center;letter-spacing:0.08em;font-variant:small-caps;\"\u003eSri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co · 53 Years of Sacred Trust\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#7a5c1e;letter-spacing:0.06em;\"\u003e— Timeless Heritage Flat-Bottom Oil Lamp for Diwali \u0026amp; Karthigai Deepam —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic Round Agal Form · Sharp Single Wick Spout Nose · 2.5 cm Height\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #c9a84c;width:60%;margin:1.2em auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional \u003cstrong\u003eBrass Altar Agal Diya\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the absolute heart of South Indian prayer customs. Molded into the timeless, classic round cup layout with a single drawn-out pointed spout nose to align a cotton wick perfectly, this lamp is built to serve as an enduring, unbreakable alternative to seasonal clay deepams. Cast from thick premium brass with a steady flat bottom, it sits flush on any flat surface, filling your prayer threshold with a beautiful, rich golden glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #c9a84c;width:40%;margin:1.5em auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align:center;letter-spacing:0.06em;font-variant:small-caps;color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003eTraditional Meaning, Regional Names \u0026amp; Puranic Uses\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pride of Tamil Nadu Festivities —\u003c\/strong\u003e In Tamil culture, this classic design is universally called the \u003cstrong\u003eAgal Vilakku (அகல் விளக்கு)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an absolute must-have sacred asset lit in vast numbers during \u003cstrong\u003eDiwali celebrations\u003c\/strong\u003e and the holy nights of \u003cstrong\u003eKarthigai Deepam\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecially Designed for the Home \u003cem\u003eMaadam\u003c\/em\u003e —\u003c\/strong\u003e This flat-bottomed cup is engineered to fit safely inside the \u003cstrong\u003eThunai Maadam (விளக்கு மாடம்)\u003c\/strong\u003e—the traditional sacred wall niches built next to the main entrance door frame or central courtyard of heritage homes. Lighting them in the maadam guards the house, blocks unseen negative forces from entering the doorway, and signals auspicious warmth to visitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelugu Name \u0026amp; Practices —\u003c\/strong\u003e Andhra and Telangana communities warmly call this the \u003cstrong\u003eMatti Pradida style Brass Deepam (ప్రమిద)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Families light rows of these flat-bottomed cups along their front verandah boundaries and main gates during \u003cem\u003eKarthika Masam\u003c\/em\u003e evening prayers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKannada \u0026amp; Malayalam Name —\u003c\/strong\u003e Known as the \u003cstrong\u003eAgalu Deepa (ಅಗలು ದೀప)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Karnataka and simply as the \u003cstrong\u003eAgal Vilakku\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eChirathu (ചിരാത്)\u003c\/strong\u003e across Kerala. It is widely placed around the inner open temple walkways (\u003cem\u003ePradakshina Patha\u003c\/em\u003e) and on top of altar steps to create paths of pure divine light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHindi \u0026amp; North Indian Name —\u003c\/strong\u003e Known across northern states as the \u003cstrong\u003eMitti Diya Style Brass Deepak (पीतल का दीया)\u003c\/strong\u003e, used extensively for lighting the entire home perimeter during grand \u003cem\u003eLakshmi Pooja\u003c\/em\u003e nights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #c9a84c;width:40%;margin:1.5em auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align:center;letter-spacing:0.06em;font-variant:small-caps;color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003eSizing, Quality \u0026amp; Material Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick Solid Premium Brass Metal —\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast from heavy-gauge, durable solid brass that carries a highly substantial feel in your palm. It handles extreme, high-heat oil or ghee flames continuously without ever cracking, leaking, or wrapping like clay alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Flat-Bottom Stability —\u003c\/strong\u003e The lower base is polished completely flat with a generous \u003cstrong\u003e5 cm base diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring it sits firmly balanced on altar trays, concrete thresholds, or wooden shelves without any rocking or tipping risks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlawless Polished Appearance —\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished with a smooth, high-gloss golden mirror luster that reflects the active wick flame beautifully, making it quick and simple to wipe clean of oily soot after daily use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #c9a84c;width:60%;margin:1.5em auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align:center;letter-spacing:0.06em;font-variant:small-caps;color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003eProduct Sizing \u0026amp; 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This shows the absolute purity of the metal. To keep it clean and golden without harsh chemicals, use these simple steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Base Wash —\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash the lamp cup using Sabeena cleaning powder and a soft sponge to easily wipe away sticky oil residue and grey soot after your prayers. Do not use steel wire scrubbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestoring the Temple Glow —\u003c\/strong\u003e Rub a small amount of fresh tamarind paste or fresh lemon juice mixed with fine salt over the inner and outer brass surfaces. 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