Description
Paavai Vilakku (lamp), simply translating to “Lady with a lamp” is a beautiful brass artefact that has been evolving with the rich culture of Tamil Nadu.Paavai Vilakku refers to a traditional ornamental lamp in Tamil culture. It typically depicts a woman (paavai) holding a lamp, often used in temples, homes, or during festivals for decoration and rituals.
If you’re referring to this specific cultural item, it is different from a rustic lantern, which is more generic and not specific to Tamil tradition.
Although the exact age of this lamp is not known, it features exquisitely detailed adornments on the lady and a thick braid down her back. The lamp also deviates from traditional Paavai Vilakku in terms of the oval shape.
Through the years, these lamps have evolved and adapted with time, reflecting cultural changes in their design and decoration. Some personally commissioned Paavai lamps replicate the features of their owners holding the lamp as an offering to the deities. Paavai lamps are believed to “remove the darkness of ignorance with the light of knowledge.”
Styling and Usage -A great addition to your home, these lamps can be used to initiate auspicious rituals or integrate themselves into your household decor.
Decor
Pooja
Kitchen
Statue
