This antique brass decorative single Aarti Diya is a beautiful oil lamp that is commonly used in Hindu temples for lighting and prayer purposes. It is also frequently used during Indian festive occasions like Diwali and Navratras. It's a wonderful item for lighting and decoration during festive times and can brighten up your home. To light the oil lamp, place the wick in the lamp, add some oil or clarified butter/butter oil (called desi ghee in Hindi), and use a matchstick to light the tip of the wick with the remaining wick inserted in oil. Wait until you see the marvelous sight of the oil lamp lighting brightly, spreading rays of happiness, shine, and positivity by eliminating the darkness around you. Additional Details ------------------------------ Bullet point: Diwali, the festival of lights, is incomplete without a Diya in India. A Diya is an oil lamp that is used extensively during this festival. It needs to be filled with vegetable oil or "Ghee" (Indian Butter). A cotton wick is then dipped in it and pulled up to light, while the wick stays submerged in oil. While clay diyas are temporarily used for special occasions, brass diyas are used as permanent fixtures in houses and temples. Product description: This antique brass decorative single Aarti Diya is a beautiful oil lamp that is commonly used in Hindu temples for lighting and prayer purposes. It is also frequently used during Indian festive occasions like Diwali and Navratras. It's a wonderful item for lighting and decoration during festive times and can brighten up your home. To light the oil lamp, place the wick in the lamp, add some oil or clarified butter/butter oil (called desi ghee in Hindi), and use a matchstick to light the tip of the wick with the remaining wick inserted in oil. Wait until you see the marvelous sight of the oil lamp lighting brightly, spreading rays of happiness, shine, and positivity by eliminating the darkness around you.