"Divine Glow of Tradition – Kartik Deepam Clay Agal Vilakku Set"

♦ Other names for it include Karthigai Deepam Set, Karthika Vilakku, Clay Lamp Set, Agal, Deepam Set, Karthigai Deepam Vilakku, Traditional Pooja Lamps, and Oil Lamps for Festivals. It is also known as Agal Vilakku.

♦ Origin:

The Agal Vilakku (agal lamp), which is composed of pure clay, is firmly rooted in India's spiritual practices, particularly those of old Tamil traditions as recorded in Sangam literature and later religious writings. According to historical references from sources and regional manuscripts maintained in temples and religious centers, the festival of Karthik Deepam, also known as Karthigai Deepam, is one of the oldest known festivals of light in South India, even predating Diwali.

♦ Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala are the states where the usage of agal vilakku is most prevalent during Karthik Deepam. Lighting hundreds of these clay lamps in houses and temples, which represents the victory of light over darkness, is a well-known practice. In India, the lamps are also widely employed in religious ceremonies, where they are valued for their sacred significance and aesthetic simplicity.

♦ Usage and Application:

The clay lamp (agal) usually has a cotton wick and is filled with ghee or gingelly oil. Light it on full moon days (Pournami), Fridays, Karthik Deepam, Navaratri, or regular poojas. To create a spiritual mood and call down divine blessings, set them at temple entrances, puja altars, balconies, or doorways. Particularly well suited for ceremonies honoring Lord Shiva, Lord Murugan, and Goddess Durga.

♦ Preservation & Storage:

Maintain the agal vilakku in a dry environment, away from dampness, to prevent them from becoming fragile. Put them in cardboard boxes after wrapping them separately in paper or soft material. Since they are made of natural clay, they are both environmentally friendly and fragile, so handle them with care and avoid soaking them before usage.

♦ This Karthik Deepam Set is devotedly connected to the Karthigai Deepam festival, which honors Lord Shiva's manifestation as an eternal flame (Jyoti Swarupa). It is also linked to Murugan, who was born from six sparks from Lord Shiva's third eye. These lamps represent spiritual awakening and dharma victory when lit during the festival.

♦ According to Hindu mythology, to settle a disagreement between Brahma and Vishnu, Lord Shiva manifested himself as an endless flame (Jyotirlinga), representing the value of humility and divinity. Lighting agal vilakku on Karthik Deepam pays tribute to this holy occasion, which is thought to eradicate ignorance and darkness from our lives.

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