Large Brass Butter Lamp Vilakku South Indian Pooja Statue

This large South Indian butter lamp, known as a vilakku, stands 30 inches tall with a commanding presence suited to temples, meditation spaces, and homes where ritual practice holds meaning. The brass casting captures the traditional form, a tall pedestal base rising to support the oil reservoir and flame at the top. With a footprint of just over 9 inches square, the verticality of the piece draws the eye upward, embodying the spiritual intention of the oil lamp burning as an offering.

Hand cast in brass, this vilakku develops a warm patina over time and can be placed in an entryway, prayer room, or main living space where its scale becomes part of the architecture rather than decoration. The weight and solid construction speak to the craftsmanship of South Indian metalwork, each lamp individually cast with attention to proportion and balance.

• Material: Brass, hand cast
• Dimensions: 30 inch Height x 9.2 inch Width x 9.2 inch Depth
• Weight: 10.3 kg
• Craft: Hand cast in the traditional South Indian method
• Care: Wipe regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Polish occasionally with brass cleaner to maintain luster or let patina deepen naturally with age

This butter lamp suits collectors of Indian metalwork, those establishing a home temple or meditation space, and anyone drawn to the spiritual and aesthetic traditions of South India.