Brass Samai Diya Stand – Wide Kerala Deepam, 7 inch

A tall brass samai, the Kerala-style oil lamp. The top bowl has five points for five cotton wicks. It has a flame-shaped top and stands on a round base. This is the wide one, with a bigger bowl that holds more oil.

It is 7 inches tall and fits a home mandir or pooja shelf.

A lit lamp is part of every pooja. In many South Indian homes, the samai is lit morning and evening. It is said to bring light, peace and good luck into the home.

Good for

• Daily pooja and aarti
• Diwali, Navratri and Karthigai Deepam
• A home mandir or pooja room
• A gift for a new home

Details

• Size: 3 x 3 x 7 inch (W x D x H) — approx. 8 x 8 x 18 cm
• Weight: 160 g
• Material: Brass
• SKU / Barcode: H1595

Also available in

Slim bowl

Use with ghee or oil and cotton wicks. Brass goes darker over time. To make it shine, rub with lemon and salt or a brass cleaner, then dry well.

Want to see it first? Visit our Heritage shop at 97 Ealing Road, Wembley HA0 4BN (1st floor – the entrance is round the corner on Douglas Avenue).

UK delivery, or collect free from our Wembley shops.