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Pair of Butter Lamps | Gem-Adorned Gold-plated Himalayan light | Nepalese Art & Craft

Illuminate your altar with our Copper Butter Lamp with Kalash Base, a stunning Himalayan ritual item artwork meticulously handcrafted by skilled Buddhist artisans. The design harmoniously unites a symbolic Kalash base with a detachable upper butter lamp crafted to hold clarified butter or oil. When lit, its flame becomes a sacred offering to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, symbolizing the dispelling of ignorance. Devotees use this lamp in monasteries, temples, and home shrines to invite enlightenment and spiritual protection allowing its soft radiance to purify and uplift the soul.

Crafted from copper and richly adorned with fine gold gilding, this butter lamp showcases the mastery of Himalayan craftsmanship. Its body features intricate copper and gold-plated filigree work embellished with delicate floral motifs and sacred designs, while vibrant semi-precious stones are carefully inlaid in harmonious patterns. The lamp also displays the Eight Auspicious Symbols each representing sacred blessings in totality. The detachable upper bowl allows easy filling with oil, butter, or ghee, where the steady flame gently burns atop a cotton wick, transforming darkness into divine illumination.

Please note: The Lamp in the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.

Key features of Copper Butter Lamp with Kalash Base:

  • Shaped from Copper
  • Features a Copper & Gold-plated Filigree design and patterns
  • Adorned with Semi-precious Stones
  • Traditionally Handcrafted by Master Artists
  • Height X Width: 42cm X 16cm
  • Weight: 4.71kg

Auspicious Butter Lamp

The Auspicious Butter Lamp holds deep spiritual meaning in Tibetan Buddhist tradition, representing the light of wisdom that dispels the darkness of ignorance. It is lit during full moon and new moon days, as well as during sacred ceremonies and daily offerings, to cultivate clarity, compassion, and inner awakening. Lighting the lamp is considered an act of devotion, inviting blessings and positive energy into one’s home or shrine. Traditionally, the Auspicious Butter Lamp is placed between the fourth and fifth offering bowls in a row of seven water-filled bowls before sacred images, symbolizing purity, reverence, and the continuity of spiritual practice.

Disclaimer

  • At Nidhiratna, we offer authentic handcrafted Buddhist statues and Tibetan sculptures made by master artisans from the Kathmandu Valley. Each piece carries deep cultural and spiritual meaning, shaped by traditional craftsmanship, not factory precision.
  • As each statue is individually handmade, minor imperfections or variations may be present. These details reflect the artisanal nature of the work and add to the uniqueness of every piece.
  • The product photos on our website show the actual statue for sale, offering an honest and accurate view of its condition and character.
  • We take great care in securely packaging each item for international delivery and work with trusted shipping partners to ensure safe arrival.
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  • We offer these statues to support your spiritual practice and dharma journey, not as tools for guaranteed spiritual outcomes.