An oil lamp is lit to bow down to knowledge as the greatest of all forms.The oil or ghee in the lamp symbolizes our vasanaas or vices and the cotton wick, the ego.When lit by spiritual knowledge,the vasanas get slowly exhausted and the ego too perishes.The flame of a lamp always burns upwards and similarly one should acquire such knowledge as to take us towards higher ideals.
Design: Made in thick shining brass.
Brass is well known for its grasping capacity.It grasps the divine spirit upto 30%,when compared to other metals.The spiritual vibrations are attracted towards these shining idols easily.
Dimensions of diya: 6.75 inches (H) x 5.5 inches (W) x 4.5 inches (L)
Dimensions of plate: 0.75 inches (H) x 8 inches (W) x 8 inches (L)
Weight: 920 gms