Plain Brass Standing Diya, Set of 2

Name: Plain Brass Standing Diya, Set of 2
Brand: PEETAL PARAMPARA
SKU: PP-BR-POO-STD-055
Price: 4199.0 INR
Availability: InStock

A pair of plain turned brass standing diyas, each ending in a pointed bud over the pan.

Rs. 4,199.00

Rs. 4,199.00 Rs. 5,999.00

Price includes GST.

Weight: 360g

Material: Brass, unlacquered
Finish: Polished
Quantity: 2 lamps
Use: Lit as a pair beside a murti or at a doorway

In the box

1 turned brass standing diya
1 matching brass standing diya

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Estimated, not a guarantee. Dispatched from Guwahati, Monday to Saturday.

Each piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.

Everything here is cut on the lathe. The stem steps through a bud, a set of close rings, a long waist and a second bulb before it reaches the bell foot, and the foot finishes in two turned steps rather than a plain edge. The top is a tall pointed bud with a slight swell at its base, sitting over the centre of the pan. Both lamps are polished to a mirror, and each one takes the reflection of the other.

What is it?

A standing diya is an oil lamp lifted on a stem so the pan sits above the surface it stands on. A plain one carries no figure at the top, and the whole profile is turned on a lathe from the foot to the top.

Also known as a samai, deepam, nilavilakku, pital standing lamp or plain oil lamp.

What is in the box?

1 turned brass standing diya
1 matching brass standing diya

How do I look after it?

Wash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.
Brass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.
To bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.
Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.
Not dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.
If you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.

Handmade in India

Every piece finished by hand

Solid metal

No plating, nothing to chip

Weighed and listed

In grams, on almost every page

Tin lining stated

Where a vessel is lined, we say so

Questions about this piece

Is this brass solid or plated?

Solid, turned from bar rather than pressed from sheet. The stated weight is 360 g for the pair, which is light for the height, so the figure is being checked on a scale before the listing is final.

Will it look exactly like the photograph?

No. Both lamps are turned by hand on a lathe, so the rings on the stems fall at slightly different heights and the two in your set will not be exact copies of each other.

Is this the same as a samai?

It is a samai. That is the Marathi name for a standing oil lamp; kuthu vilakku is the Tamil one. A plain lamp like this carries no bird or figure at the top, only a turned bud.

How do I clean it after pooja?

Tip the cold oil out, wipe the pan and its spouts with a dry cloth, then run the cloth along the turned rings on the stem where soot settles. Polish only when the mirror has gone.

Can I use ghee instead of oil?

Yes. On a pan this shallow ghee sets quickly once the flame is out, so wipe both pans the same evening while the metal still holds warmth.

How many do I need?

Two, one on each side of the murti, which is what the set gives. A larger mandir shelf usually takes a taller pair at the back and a small pair like this at the front.