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  • Side profile view of the 9.5cm brass handheld aarti diya showing the small elephant head design between the lamp cup and the ring handle by Sri Swaminathan and Co.
    Side profile view of the 9.5cm brass handheld aarti diya showing the small elephant head design between the lamp cup and the ring handle by Sri Swaminathan and Co.
  • Three quarter view of the 160g heavy brass handheld oil lamp highlighting the lotus petal carvings on the base and the elephant head connection.
    Three quarter view of the 160g heavy brass handheld oil lamp highlighting the lotus petal carvings on the base and the elephant head connection.
  • Top down view of the brass hand deepam with the finger ring handle facing left showing the clean empty oil basin capacity and the wick spout.
    Top down view of the brass hand deepam with the finger ring handle facing left showing the clean empty oil basin capacity and the wick spout.
  • Top down view of the brass hand deepam with the finger ring handle facing right displaying the detailed carving lines on the elephant head feature.
    Top down view of the brass hand deepam with the finger ring handle facing right displaying the detailed carving lines on the elephant head feature.
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Sri Swaminathan & Co Handmade Brass Handheld Aarti Diya with Ganesha Elephant Head (9.5 cm)

Sri Swaminathan & Co Handmade Brass Handheld Aarti Diya with Ganesha Elephant Head (9.5 cm)

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Sri Swaminathan & Co · Authentic Quality

🕔 Auspicious Single-Wick Pooja Deepam with Ring Handle 🕔

— Fine Quality Strong Brass · Small Elephant Head Design · 9.5 cm (3.7 Inch) —

For those looking to bring a true, traditional spark of warmth and prayer into their morning routine, this beautiful piece is a wonderful companion. Hand-designed right here in Kumbakonam, this Handheld Brass Aarti Diya features a deep single-wick oil basin detailed with repeating traditional petal carvings and a small elephant head design.

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

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

Sacred Elephant Head Design: If you watch the diya closely, you will see a small, beautiful elephant head carved right between the ring handle and the oil basin. In our tradition, the elephant head represents Lord Ganesha, who blesses your prayers, removes daily worries, and brings a happy start to your morning.

Comfortable Finger-Ring Handle: The back of the diya features a solid brass ring loop. It lets you comfortably slip your finger through to lift and carry the lamp during daily home Aarti ceremonies, keeping your hands completely safe from the warm oil and active flame.

Beautiful Petal Carvings: The outer walls and the small pedestal base are detailed with clean rows of traditional lotus petals. This sacred pattern brings an elegant, timeless appearance that instantly connects with a spiritual person’s heart.

Steady Pedestal Base Plate: The cup sits elevated on a thick, flared round pedestal base. This design distributes the heat away from your altar floor while keeping the single-wick lamp firmly balanced so it never tips over during worship.

Material, Quality & Craftsmanship

Premium Heavy-Gauge Solid Brass: Cast from thick, pure brass metal right here in our workshops. It carries a very substantial, heavy feel in the hand, weighing approximately 160 grams for its compact 9.5 cm size. It is completely unbreakable and built to last for generations.

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

Perfect Practical Dimensions: Carefully structured with a 9.5 cm total length from the nose to the ring handle, sitting at a functional 4.5 cm height and a 5.5 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 Length 9.5 cm 3.74 in
Total Diya Height 4.5 cm 1.77 in
Top Basin Outer Diameter 5.5 cm 2.16 in
Total Structural Weight ~160 g 5.64 oz / 0.35 lbs
Core Material Fine Quality Strong Brass
Exterior Finish Traditional Polished Golden Brass
Special Art Feature Small Elephant Head Accent
Handle Support Element Integrated Solid Finger Ring
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

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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.