Brass Pancha Mukha Deepam – Five-Point Pedestal is a compact five-point oil lamp designed for daily pooja, festival lighting, and traditional home worship. The round brass oil bowl has five outward wick points arranged around the rim, supported by a tapered pedestal base that gives the lamp a stable, classic profile.

This style of five-wick lamp is commonly known as a Pancha Mukha Deepam, Pancha Mukhi Diya, Five-Face Vilakku, Five-Wick Deepam, or Star Deepam. The five wick points make it suitable for devotees who prefer a multi-wick diya for daily prayers, special poojas, and festive lighting.

Common search names: Brass Diya, Brass Deepam, Brass Vilakku, Brass Lamp, Pooja Lamp.

Product Details

• Material: Brass
• Dimensions: 2 × 2 × 2 inches
• Weight: 25 grams
• Design: Round oil bowl with five outward wick points and a tapered pedestal base
• SKU: 7216

Where It Can Be Used

Place the deepam on a stable, heat-resistant surface in a home pooja room, prayer altar, temple setup, or festival display. Its compact size also makes it suitable for smaller mandirs and devotional spaces where a traditional brass diya is preferred without taking up much room.

Suitable Poojas & Festivals

This Pancha Mukha Deepam can be used for daily pooja and for occasions such as Diwali / Deepavali, Karthigai Deepam, Navaratri, Lakshmi Pooja, Varalakshmi Vratham, Ganesh Chaturthi, Friday Devi pooja, and other Hindu prayer and festival observances where an oil lamp is traditionally lit.

Oil & Wick Use

Use cotton wicks sized appropriately for the five wick points. Depending on family tradition and pooja practice, the lamp may be used with sesame oil, ghee, or Panchadeepam lamp oil. Divine Aishwaryam also carries Pancha Deepam Oil (Panchadeepam Lamp Oil) — 200 ml and Pancha Deepam Oil (Panchadeepam Lamp Oil) — 1 L for customers who prefer a dedicated pooja lamp oil. Do not overfill the bowl, and always keep the lamp on a level, heat-resistant surface while lit.

Related Pooja Essentials

• Pancha Deepam Oil (Panchadeepam Lamp Oil) — 200 ml – dedicated pooja lamp oil for regular deepam use.
• Sesame Deepam Oil (Til Lamp Oil) – traditional sesame / til oil option for diya and vilakku lighting.
• Poo Thiri (Puja Lamp Wicks) – ready-to-use lamp wicks for pooja lighting.
• Thamarai Thiri (Lotus Lamp Wicks) – lotus-style lamp wicks for devotees who use this traditional wick type.

Care & Cleaning

Allow the brass lamp to cool completely before handling. Remove used oil and wick residue after use, wash gently with mild soap when needed, rinse well, and dry thoroughly to reduce spotting and moisture exposure. For deeper polishing, use a brass-safe cleaner according to its instructions. Store the lamp dry when not in use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pancha Mukha Deepam?
A Pancha Mukha Deepam is a five-point or five-wick oil lamp used in Hindu pooja and devotional lighting. This model has five outward wick points around a round brass bowl.

How many wicks can SKU 7216 hold?
It is designed with five outward wick points, allowing up to five cotton wicks to be positioned around the bowl.

What is this lamp also called?
Common search and regional names include Pancha Mukha Deepam, Pancha Mukhi Diya, Five-Face Vilakku, Five-Wick Deepam, Star Deepam, brass diya, and pooja lamp.

Which oil can be used in this deepam?
Sesame oil, ghee, or another oil traditionally used by your family for deepam lighting may be used. For a ready-made pooja lamp oil option from Divine Aishwaryam, you can also use Pancha Deepam Oil (Panchadeepam Lamp Oil) — 200 ml or Pancha Deepam Oil (Panchadeepam Lamp Oil) — 1 L. Follow your household or temple custom.

Where can I place this brass diya?
Use it on a stable, heat-resistant surface in a pooja room, home mandir, altar, or temple setting. Keep it away from curtains, paper, children, pets, and other flammable materials.

Can it be used for Diwali and Karthigai Deepam?
Yes. This five-wick brass lamp is suitable for festive devotional lighting, including Diwali / Deepavali, Karthigai Deepam, Navaratri, and other pooja occasions where a traditional oil lamp is used.