Deepam, also known as vilakku or oil lamps are traditionally placed before the altar in a temple or pooja room. The purpose is to provide a soothing light to highlight the features of the deity placed in the Pooja room. The oil lamp, or vilakku, attracts positive energy when lit. This deepam, with a shiny gold finish, depicts the divine goddess Kamakshi Amman. The words 'Kama' and 'Akshi' mean 'love' and 'eyes' respectively. Thus, Kamakshi Amman is the divine mother, who blesses her devotees with loving eyes. She is a form of Sri Lalita Tripurasundari, and is worshipped as the 'Simhasaneshwari'. She is the shakti, or energy, behind every action and event in the universe - from the tiniest vibrations of atoms to the massive collisions of Galaxies. This stunning vilakku has both aesthetic appeal and spiritual significance, making it an excellent addition to your pooja pace.