Two Layer Diya Urli - 18 Candle Holders

A tiered diya stand: two discs on a central rod, each ringed with traditional diya cups so eighteen flames sit at two heights. It stands on a turned pedestal foot with a finial and ring on top. At 15.75 inches it is the table-height version — low enough to sit between people at dinner and still be talked across.

Product details

• Height: 15.75 inches
• Diya cups: 18 (10 bottom, 8 top)
• Weight: 915 g (approx. 2 lb)
• Material: iron with a gold polish finish
• Base: turned pedestal foot
• Top: finial with a ring
• Handmade in India
• Not dishwasher safe. Keep dry.

Why this one

• Eighteen diyas, ten below and eight above. One object does the work of arranging eighteen separate lamps, and you can light it in under a minute.
• Proper diya cups. Each is pressed in the classic diya shape with a pointed lip, so oil and a cotton wick sit correctly. Tealights drop straight in as well.
• Table height, deliberately. At 15.75 inches it clears a table setting without blocking the person opposite, which the 24-inch version does not.
• 915 g (approx. 2 lb) on a weighted pedestal foot, so it does not rock when someone reaches across it.

Which one do I need

The same design is made in two heights:

• Two-layer stand — 15.75 inches, 18 diyas, 915 g. A dining table or a mandir shelf.
• Three-layer stand — 24 inches, 30 diyas, 1,500 g. A floor-level entryway or a wedding welcome table.

Where it works

• The centre of a dining table for Diwali dinner
• A mandir shelf, lit for daily aarti or Navratri
• A console table by the door
• A coffee table, with petals scattered on the lower tier
• A kitchen island during a party

Gifting

The easier of the two to give, because it fits on a table in any home and does not need floor space set aside for it. It suits Diwali, Navratri, Karthigai Deepam, a housewarming and a wedding. If you are buying several for an event, get in touch before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

Oil diyas or tealights?
Either. The cups are the traditional diya shape with a pointed lip, so oil and a cotton wick sit correctly. Standard tealights also drop straight in.

How is this different from the three-layer stand?
Height and count. This one is 15.75 inches with 18 cups; the three-layer is 24 inches with 30. Same design and finish. This is the table one, that is the floor and entrance one.

Will it block the view across a dining table?
No. At 15.75 inches the top tier sits above eye level for a seated diner but the stem is slim, so it does not wall off the table the way a solid centrepiece does.

What is the ring at the top for?
A finial you can lift it by when empty. We would not hang it with the diyas lit or filled.

Can I fill it with water?
We would not. The base metal is iron under a gold polish, and standing water will eventually work under the finish and cause rust. Use it dry — petals, tealights, dry flowers — or float things in a separate glass or brass bowl set inside it. If it does get wet, dry it straight away.

Does it come apart?
It arrives assembled and stays that way.

How do I clean it?
Wipe with a soft dry cloth. This is iron under a gold polish, so keep it dry — do not wash it, do not put it in the dishwasher, and do not leave it outdoors overnight. Wipe out any spilled wax or oil once it has cooled.

Can I use it outdoors?
For an evening under cover, yes. Bring it in afterwards.

Can I order several for an event?
Yes — get in touch before you order if you need more than a few. We can usually help on price for larger quantities and confirm stock before you commit to a date.

What if it arrives damaged?
Every order is insured. Photograph the box and the piece and contact us, and we will sort out a replacement or a refund.

Shipping

Free insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day.

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