Oil lamps were used for centuries, not only for the lighting of the home but also in religious rituals, which were an integral part of daily life. There are several different forms of oil lamps, from the traditional round or pear-shaped dish to ones with intricate styles and figures. These lamps are decorated with elaborate designs, auspicious motifs or deities. A handicraft brass lamp called a Nachiarkoil lamp is exclusively made in Nachiarkoil town in Tamil Nadu, India. Nachiarkoil lamp is a hollow cast. These lamps are extensively decorated. The Tamil Nadu Crafts Development Corporation Ltd has been in the production of these lamps for more than four decades.
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