Description:

Here we have a beautiful pair of antique Gaja Lakshmi hanging oil lamps.  Gaja Lakshmi lamps are considered a symbol of good luck and new beginnings, and is commonly found in Indian temples and homes in South India. This lamp is believed to have originated during the Chola dynasty in the 11th century in the southern region of India.

The lamp is suspended by a chain or rope and is often hung in temples and homes during important festivals and auspicious occasions.

In addition to its religious significance, the Gajalakshmi hanging lamp is also considered a work of art. It is a traditional lamp made of brass, with an image of the goddess Lakshmi in the center surrounded by 10 swans (annaparavai) in the prabhavali and two elephants on each sides. It also has a kirtimukha at the top and down to the ring foot where  two Yazhis are depicted on either side. As her protective guardians.

It is crafted using the lost wax technique, which has been used for over 5700 years. The lost-wax process, also known as cire-perdue, is a way of making metal objects. First, a wax model is made, which is then put into a mold. The mold is filled with molten metal, which melts the wax and takes its place. The “lost wax” technique is so called because the wax model is destroyed in order to create the piece. The technique is sometimes called the “lost mold” technique because the mold, too, is destroyed in the process.

Today, the Gajalakshmi hanging lamp continues to be a popular decorative item and is often passed down through generations as a family heirloom. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and religious traditions of India and is a symbol of prosperity, abundance, and good luck

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Product Details:

SKU ID: PVBL002

Product Name: Gajalakshmi Hanging lamp set - Brass

Made of : Brass

Dimensions : 25.6” H x 8.8” x 5” ; 24.8” H x 8.8” x 5” 

(The size of the lamp is 25” x 8.8” x 5” inches when the chain is fully extended. When not extended, the height is 8.8 inches.)

Weight : 2.3 kgs

Age : 100+ years

Provenance : Tamil Nadu

P. S. The products we sell are vintage and antiques and hence may have visible scratches and chip offs. We cherish them as they are reminders of the story they have been part of and hence we display them in the product pictures too.

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