The Handmade Brass Lotus Oil Lamp is a traditional oil lamp known as a diya. Used since ancient times as a decoration and a source of light the diya is an oil lamp that burns vegetable oil or ghee Indian butter. Once the lamp is filled you place a cotton wick inside and light it to fill the room with light. The lamps are used as a part of Festivals You can also use them as decorations in your home in the living room or bedroom or place them on a dining table instead of candles. Made from high quality premium brass. These diyas have been used for Diwali Pooja/Aarti in Homes/Offices for centuries.