Brass Kuthu Vilakku (Oil Lamp)

Kuthu Vilakku is a traditional lamp from the Tamil Nadu region. This particular piece is a small one made of brass, but one can find the lamps in various sizes and metals. Often lit for auspicious events and festivals, these lamps are considered family heirlooms. Typically, the lamp stands on a base with a long, thin stem; the lamp itself has space for five wicks, with the oil poured in the centre. Rising from the centre is a decorative element, in this case an Annapakshi (a mythical bird akin to the swan).

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Sai Lakshmi