{"product_id":"brass-mahabharat-diya-kuthu-vilakku-pooja-lamp-nilavilakku","title":"Brass Kuthu Vilakku Nilavilakku - Tall Samai Oil Lamp, 4 Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ekuthu vilakku\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called a \u003cstrong\u003enilavilakku\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003esamai\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the tall standing oil lamp that sits at the entrance of a South Indian home or temple and is lit at dusk. This one is solid brass, hand-engraved, and comes in four heights from a 24-inch table lamp up to a 42-inch floor lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 24 in (3,490 g), 32 in (6,530 g), 36 in (7,954 g), 42 in (9,800 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight in pounds: 7.7 lb, 14.4 lb, 17.5 lb, 21.6 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: gold tone with hand-engraved detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a single lamp, not a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 9.8 kg of brass.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 42-inch weighs 9,800 g - roughly 21.6 lb. A lamp this tall has to be heavy at the base or it tips, and that is exactly where the metal has gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real oil lamp, not a decorative one.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bowl is deep enough to hold sesame or coconut oil and a cotton wick through a full evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-engraved along the stem and the tiers\u003c\/strong\u003e, done in India, so the silhouette carries detail at every level rather than only at the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour heights from one listing\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a table lamp and a floor lamp can be matched as a set for either side of a doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll four are the same lamp scaled up. Height is the only real decision:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 inches, 3,490 g\u003c\/strong\u003e - a table or altar lamp. Sits on a mandir shelf or a console without dominating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32 inches, 6,530 g\u003c\/strong\u003e - nearly twice the weight of the 24-inch. Floor-standing beside a doorway or in a pooja room corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36 inches, 7,954 g\u003c\/strong\u003e - the common temple height. Reads clearly from across a hall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e42 inches, 9,800 g\u003c\/strong\u003e - the tallest we carry, at 21.6 lb. An entrance piece, usually bought as a pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach size is priced and sold as a single lamp. For a matched pair either side of a door, add two of the same size to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEither side of a main door, in a pooja room or home mandir, at the foot of a staircase, or in a temple hall. The 24-inch also works on a dining table or a mandir shelf where a floor lamp would not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA griha pravesh and housewarming gift above all - the lamp is lit first when a new home is entered. Also given at weddings and at Karthigai Deepam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I get one lamp or a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne. Each size is priced as a single lamp. If you want a matching pair either side of a doorway, choose your size and add two to the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat oil and wick does it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSesame or coconut oil with a cotton wick, which is the traditional combination. The bowl holds enough for an evening. Ghee works too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich height should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24 inches for a table or altar. 32 to 36 inches for a floor lamp beside a doorway - 36 is the common temple height. 42 inches is an entrance statement and weighs 21.6 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it solid brass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At 9,800 g on the 42-inch the weight confirms it - a plated or hollow piece of these dimensions would weigh a fraction as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe out the cooled oil with a paper towel, then dust with a dry cloth. Pitambari powder, Brasso or lemon and salt all bring the shine back. Dry it thoroughly afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the finish change over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrass darkens naturally. Polish it back with a standard brass cleaner if you prefer it bright, or leave it to deepen - both are normal and neither harms the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is made for indoor use. Brass weathers and spots outdoors, so keep it sheltered if you put it on a covered porch or patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping is insured. Photograph the damage, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer, so please check the dimensions against your space first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. Brass is heavy and we pack it accordingly - if anything arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more brass decor and spiritual pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/collections\/brass-love\"\u003eBrass Love Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"24 Inches","offer_id":67698263621705,"sku":"samai-24-single","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32 Inches","offer_id":67698263654473,"sku":"samai-32-single","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"36 Inches","offer_id":67698263687241,"sku":"samai-36-single","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"42 Inches","offer_id":67698263720009,"sku":"samai-42-single","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/4002\/6953\/files\/brass-samai-8.jpg?v=1792243503","url":"https:\/\/colig.shop\/products\/brass-mahabharat-diya-kuthu-vilakku-pooja-lamp-nilavilakku","provider":"Silvara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}