Kamal Utsav T-Light Holder Set of 10 - Deep Gold Metal Diyas

Why this one

Depth is the whole argument for this one. A tea light in a shallow diya goes out in a draught from an open door or a ceiling fan; sitting an inch down inside a fluted cup, it does not. The flutes also do something nice when lit - the light comes up the inside walls in stripes rather than spilling flat. If you have ever set out diyas and spent the evening relighting them, this is the shape to buy.

Which one do I need

We carry four gold metal shapes and they are genuinely different objects, not colourways of one thing:

• Lotus, 5 in, set of 6 - the widest and most sculptural, with long pointed petals that splay outward like an open water lily. The showpiece of the four.
• Dhanteras blossom, 4 in, set of 10 - shallow and simple, six rounded lobes. The one to buy when you want a lot of small lights across a long table.
• Kamal cup, 3.25 in, set of 10 - the only deep one, a fluted little bowl 1.75 in tall. Holds the flame down inside, so it does not blow out as easily.
• Jali shade, 4.5 in, set of 4 - not a dish at all but a tapered pierced lantern 3.5 in tall. The light comes out through the cut pattern rather than off the top.

Where it works

Anywhere there is moving air - an entryway, a balcony, a table under a fan, a puja room with the window open. Also the safest of the four gold shapes around children, because the flame is recessed.

Gifting

A heavier, more substantial piece than the flat diyas, and it feels that way when someone picks one up. Ten in a box with the potli bags is a complete Diwali gift without anything else added.

Questions people ask

What size tea light fits?
A standard 1.5 inch tea light, the size sold in bags at any grocery store. LED tea lights of the same size sit just as well.

How do I clean it?
Wipe with a soft dry cloth. This is iron under a gold polish, so keep it dry, do not put it in the dishwasher, and wipe out any spilled wax once it has cooled and lifted out.

Why is this one more expensive than the blossom set?
There is roughly twenty percent more metal in it and the fluted wall is a deeper draw, which is a slower piece to make. The set weighs 530 g against 450 g for ten of the shallow blossoms.

Can I float these in water?
No. These are iron under a gold polish, and standing water will work under the finish and cause rust. For floating diyas you want an urli bowl instead.

Do they stack for storage?
Yes, they nest into each other. The whole set goes back into one small box between festivals.

Can I use them outdoors?
For an evening, yes - a covered porch or a still patio is fine. Bring them in overnight. Dew and sprinklers are what damage a gold polish, not the outdoors itself.

Where are these made?
India, by hand. Small differences between pieces in a set are normal and are how you can tell handwork from a machine-pressed import.

Can I order a larger quantity for an event?
Yes. Sets like this go out for weddings, temple events and office Diwali parties fairly often. Message us with your date and rough numbers before you order ten sets and we will tell you what we can hold.

Shipping

Free insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day.

More festive lighting in the T-Lights & Diwali Diyas collection, and small-gift ideas in Indian Return Gifts.