{"product_id":"brass-koondu-vilaku-lantern","title":"Brass Koondu Vilaku, Traditional Square Lantern with Glass Panels and Gabled Roof, Polished Finish for Prayer Room Decor, Temple Worship \u0026 Home Altar [Handcrafted Brass, Glass-Paneled Design]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA lantern that holds both light and tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Koondu Vilaku is built in the old way, a square brass frame fitted with glass panels that let candlelight glow softly outward. The tiered gabled roof and small chimney at the top give it a temple-house shape, and the polished brass catches and reflects that light back into the room. This is the kind of piece you'd find in prayer rooms and home altars across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where it's been used for generations to hold an oil lamp or candle during worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCrafted with detail that shows in every angle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brass body is cast solid and then polished to a bright, mirror-like finish that deepens with age and use. Each glass panel sits snug in the brass frame, letting you see the flame inside while keeping drafts out, and the hanging ring at the top means it can stand on a shelf or suspend from a hook. The gabled roof design isn't just ornamental, it mirrors the architecture of traditional South Indian temples, making this lantern as much a piece of spiritual art as it is functional lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy this lantern belongs in your worship space\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Koondu Vilaku is \u003cstrong\u003emore than a container for a flame\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a ritual object that connects you to centuries of prayer and devotion. The warm, contained glow it creates shifts the mood of a room and draws the eye to your altar or shrine. Unlike electric lights, an oil lamp lit inside this lantern fills the space with a quality of stillness that people respond to, whether you're meditating, praying, or simply marking a moment of the day as sacred. The brass will develop a soft patina over the years, each scratch and darkening a record of the prayers it's held.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKeep it bright and beautiful\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the brass exterior with a soft, dry cloth after use to prevent tarnishing. For deeper cleaning, use a brass polish or a paste of lemon juice and salt, then rinse gently and dry thoroughly. The glass panels can be cleaned with a damp cloth and polished dry to keep them clear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rathna Stores","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52559587770666,"sku":"3155310000000","price":874.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/0165\/3802\/files\/brass-koondu-vilaku-2001-3000-335-A.jpg?v=1789026065","url":"https:\/\/rathnastores.in\/products\/brass-koondu-vilaku-lantern","provider":"Rathna Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}