Brass Kuthu Vilakku for Daily Aarti, Festivals & Gifting

A kuthu vilakku is a tall brass standing lamp, lit for daily aarti, festivals and auspicious occasions, and usually kept at the entrance or a corner of a pooja room rather than beside the deity. It's different from an anaya deepam, which is built to stay lit continuously; a kuthu vilakku is lit and extinguished as part of the ritual rather than left burning. This collection covers the three designs most commonly asked for: peacock (mayil), annam (swan), and plain Karaikudi-style, across heights and brass weights, so you can pick a standing lamp sized to your pooja room or as a gift, with brass weight and price shown together rather than buried across separate, uncategorised product pages.

Height & Brass-Weight Guide (indicative)

These bands are indicative, not catalogue figures. Exact height and brass weight vary by design, since peacock and annam castings run heavier than a plain Karaikudi lamp at the same height. Confirm the exact weight and price on each product page before ordering.

Guide: Choosing a Kuthu Vilakku 

• Choose height by where it stands, not just room size. A corner or entrance lamp for daily lighting suits 1.5 to 2 ft; a hall or mandapam-style entrance can take 2.5 to 3 ft. Anything taller usually goes to temple or community use rather than a home pooja room.
• Brass weight is what actually drives the price, not height alone. Two lamps of the same height can carry very different weights depending on the casting. Peacock and annam designs with detailed relief work use more brass for the same height than a plain Karaikudi-style lamp, which is why price varies even within one height band.
• The three designs differ in motif and where they're traditionally used. Peacock (mayil) kuthu vilakku is the most requested design for home pooja rooms and gifting. Annam (swan) is associated with Devi worship and is a common Varalakshmi Vratham or wedding gift. Karaikudi-style is the plainer, traditional Chettinad design, often preferred for a more understated look or for larger installations where a heavily worked peacock or annam casting would be costly at scale.
• Brass needs occasional polishing, not daily upkeep. Tarnishing is natural; a tamarind-and-salt clean or a standard brass polish restores the shine. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on detailed peacock or annam relief work, since they can dull the fine casting detail faster than a gentle polish.
• Temple-size kuthu vilakku is a custom or bulk order, not a catalogue size. For mandapam or community installations above the largest catalogue height, share the required height and quantity and we'll quote separately.

For the rest of your lamp setup, see Anaya Deepam for a continuously burning lamp, the wider Vilakku/Lamp collection for daily-use options, and Aarti Items for the aarti thali.

FAQs 

1. What height of kuthu vilakku suits a home pooja room?

Most home pooja rooms suit a 1.5 to 2 ft kuthu vilakku for a corner or entrance placement. Larger halls or mandapam-style spaces can go up to 2.5 to 3 ft; anything taller is generally a temple or community-size order.

2. Why does brass weight affect the price?

Brass is priced largely by weight, and detailed castings like peacock or annam designs use more brass for the same height than a plain Karaikudi-style lamp. That's why two lamps of similar height can be priced differently.

3. What is the difference between peacock, annam and Karaikudi designs?

Peacock (mayil) is the most commonly chosen design for home pooja rooms and gifting. Annam (swan) is associated with Devi worship and is often chosen for Varalakshmi Vratham or wedding gifts. Karaikudi-style is a plainer, traditional Chettinad design, often preferred for a more understated look or for larger installations.

4. How do I clean and polish a brass kuthu vilakku?

A tamarind-and-salt clean or a standard brass polish restores the shine. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on peacock or annam designs, since they can dull the fine relief detail faster than a gentle polish.

5. Do you make kuthu vilakku in temple sizes?

Yes, larger temple or mandapam-size kuthu vilakku can be made to order. Share the height and quantity you need for a quote.

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