Title
Changala Vatta or Lamp
Year/Period
20th century
Region
Singapore
Material
Brass
Dimension
Object size: 16.5 x 44.0 x 9.6 cm
Accession No.
2015-00530
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs Vatsala Mohandas
NLB Type
Brasswork
The changala vatta also called the greek lamp is commonly used during Hindu festivities, especially weddings, in the southern Indian region of Kerala. The lamp forms one of eight auspicious things or ashtamangalya used during rituals. This lamp is a long leaf shaped with an oil receptacle and spoon in the middle. It is also used during the performance of Kathakali.
