Magnificent Framed Brass Prabhavali With Mythical Yali & Deep Lakshmi On Gold Silk. Ht 45 cm x W 35 cm tealight with brass inlay Lord Shiva is seen balancing

Lord Shiva is seen balancing on the Demon that is believed to signify his ignorance

This exquisite 16 cm tall Vintage brass oil lamp with sixteen lotus petals form a lotus bud in full bloom with Lord Ganesha on every petal and opens up to reveal the bowl to light the wick dipped in oil

The lid is a crafted with an intricate design decorated with a beautiful brass peacock and the holes on the lid may be used to light the Agar bati ( incense sticks) by standing them into the holes

weddings and festivals by the head of the house or the temple priest

Magnificent Framed Brass Prabhavali With Mythical Yali & Deep Lakshmi On Gold Silk. Ht 45 cm x W 35 cm tealight with brass inlay Lord Shiva is seen balancingExquisite brass temple frame or Prabhavali Halo of the Gods inspired by the temples of South India handcrafted with the Mythical Yali, worshippers on either side of the frame with intricately engraved temple pillars and the idol of the Hindu diety Deep Lakshmi Goddess of light and prosperity. Yali, also known as Vyala or Vidala is a mythical creature seen in most Hindu temples, often sculpted onto the pillars and portrayed as part lion, part elephant