Height: 7.5 Inches , Weight: 2.050 Kg
Paavai Diya / Symbol of Divine Light and Knowledge :
The term “Paavai” literally translates to “lady” or “doll-like depiction,” while “Deepa Lakshmi” refers to the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, holding a lamp ,
- Pooja (Daily Prayer): The lamps are filled with oil (like sesame oil or ghee) and a cotton wick and lit during morning and evening prayers in the home altar (Pooja room).
- Festivals: They are indispensable for major Hindu festivals, most notably Diwali (Deepavali) and Karthigai Deepam (especially in South India), to create an auspicious and sacred atmosphere.
- Welcome Light: Paavai Diyas are traditionally placed at the entrance of a home, especially during auspicious occasions like housewarmings, to welcome positive energies, guests, and the blessings of the Divine Mother.
- Aarti: Smaller versions of this lamp may be used as the central light during the aarti ritual, where the light is circled before the deity.