Height: 9 Inches , Weight: 2.100 Kg
Perumal With Sangu Chakra Namam Diya :
- Lighting the Lamp: The fundamental use is to light an oil or ghee lamp during daily prayers (Puja) at a home altar or in a temple. The wick is placed in the bowl (the diya part) and lit with oil or ghee.
- Invoking the Divine: Lighting a lamp symbolizes the invocation of divine light and the presence of the deity. It is an act of devotion and an offering to Lord Perumal/Vishnu.
- Dispelling Darkness: As with all traditional diyas, the flame represents the triumph of knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and light over darkness.
- Creating a Sacred Ambiance: The presence of a lit diya purifies the surroundings and is believed to attract positive energy and spiritual vibrations.
- Perumal/Lord Vishnu’s Face: Represents the supreme deity, “The Preserver” of the universe in the Hindu trinity.
- Sangu (Conch Shell):
- Symbolizes the primordial sound of creation (Om).
- Used to announce victory and righteousness (Dharma).
- Represents purity and the power to awaken spiritual consciousness.
- Chakra (Discus):
- Represents the cyclical nature of time and the universe.
- Symbolizes the power to destroy evil and protect the righteous.
- Stands for the mind, which must be sharp and precise.
- Namam (Thiruman/Vaishnava Tilak):
- The U-shaped mark with a central line is the sacred mark worn by devotees of Vishnu.
- It symbolizes the foot of Lord Vishnu and is a mark of purity, devotion, and a constant reminder of one’s spiritual path.