Fire or light indicates the presence of the divine in a variety of religious traditions. Religious rituals and celebrations frequently involve candles and lamps to remember, invite or signify the presence of the divine.
Lamp is always a good omen – if someone gifts you a lamp, accept it whole-heartedly. If the lamp flickers, it is an auspicious sign
In all culture, lighting a lamp denotes dispelling away darkness
Paavai Vilakku (Lamp in the form of a lady holding vessel with her Palms depicting graceful and perfect crafting of her mood ) Its Belived the Roman settlers in south India initiated first this kind of lamps and later our artisans modified further by adoring it with ornamentations and elaborately designed work of art by hands etc. These types of lamp come in different sizes and style starts from 2 feet to 7 Feet.
Astha Lakshmi Vilakku= its small splendid brass lamp 4x2 inches, with a depiction of 8 forms of Goddess Lakshmi embossed in it which are conceded as eight sources of wealth. Ashta Lakshmi of the Eight Lakshmis is Adi Lakshmi (Mother Lakshmi), Dhanya Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Grains), Dhairya Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Courage), Gaja Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Elephants), Santana Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Progeny), Vijaya Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Victory), Vidhya Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Knowledge), and Dhana Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Wealth) Lighting of ASHTALAKSHMI Lamp will bring in all kinds of prosperity, health, good fortune and power which are bestow by her who seek her grace.( The name Vishnu really means pervading everywhere, and Lakshmi, his consort, is symbolical of the forces found everywhere. Eight forces or energies are recognised and they are known as Sri (Wealth), Bhu (Earth), Sarasvati (Learning), Priti (Love), Kirti (Fame), Santi (Peace), Tushti (Pleasure) and Pushti (Strength). Each one of these forces is called a Lakshmi and all the eight forces are called the Ashta Lakshmis or the eight Lakshmis of the Hindus. As health, wealth and prosperity depend upon the rythmic play of these forces, the worship of Lakshmi is said to be to obtain these three. Hence this festival is observed, invoking the blessings of Lakshmi.
Brass Ornamental Branches Anna Pakshi /Ganesh Lamp:
Lighting of these lamps simply brightens the place and also creates ambiance to the surrounding or specialized area, designed to give a mesmerizing appearance. These lamps have an artistic expression of the craftsman & co-ordinates well with traditional as well as contemporary decors. The centre stem which is support to whole lamps out of which three step plate branch shoots out with extension of small hanging lamps. This lamps are given metal finishing shining touch with entire lamps is carved handmade designs by our traditional artisans.
Nilavilakku: - This traditional lamp are used commonly in Kerala, The word Nilavilakku derived from Malayalam Language which mean Nilam (Ground) and Vilakku (Lamp) This lamp is integral to all the rituals and ceremonies as it's believed to be auspicious, As per traditional goes as the dusk creeps in, young girls of the family bring the lighted lamps to the verandah of the house and in the flickering lights of this lamp she is joined by the children and elders of the family in chanting hymns and evening prayers
Brass vaasal Maalai Lamp: -In Tamil Language Vaasal (Entrance door) Maalai (garland) These lamp mostly used by mythological temple door to get mesmerizing magical look and also for very special occasions at function hall or house to get ethnic atmosphere. Can be dismantled and assembled as per the occasion need there are two side panels and one top panel as seen in the photograph(www.luminoart.com).
Brass Kamachi Lamp/Deepalakshmi its small splendid brass lamp with a depiction of Goddess Lakshmi embossed in it.They are exquisitely crafted and designed with perfection to each and every details. In Hinduism Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, light and fortune, Goddess Lakshmi means Good Luck to Hindus. The word 'Lakshmi' is derived from the Sanskrit word "Laksya", meaning 'aim' or 'goal', and she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, both material and spiritual. Lighting of Kamachi Lamp will bring in all kinds of prosperity, health, good fortune and power which are bestow by her who seek her grace
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