The DeepMaal Lamp Pillar in the Vitthal-Rukhmini Temple of Pune

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This post is inspired by the amazing photos of DeepMaal shared by @AjitThite in this post.

Ajit mentioned Deepmaal as a resounding feature of Maharashtrian Temple Architecture.
Indeed!

I remembered my visit to the Vitthal-Rukhmini Temple not very long ago.
The DeepMaal pillar is prominently visible upon entering a temple.

The DeepMaal Lamp Pillar in the Vitthal-Rukhmini Temple of Aundh in Pune
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The one in this temple in the Aundh area of Pune has its dedicated platform.
Built in black basalt rock with white mortar, it looks beautiful.

I will visit here at night and try to take a photo with the glowing lamps.

The photo below shows another metal lamp pillar made with electric lamps installed.

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The DeepMaal lamp pillars are decorated with lamps on the occasion of Hindu festivals like Diwali, ShivRatri, NavRatri, and Ganesh Chaturthi.

More photos of the Vitthal-Rukhmini temple are here:
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Accessible-Pune-Meetup-43-in-the-Vitthal-Rukhmini-Temple/m-p/3579250

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Great, what is impressive about the deepmala is, its stature as stand-alone structure and a cultural aura it carries. Nice photo, @TusharSuradkar .

Thanks for sharing with us.

Cheers!

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@TusharSuradkar

Ram Krishna Hari

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Thank you @AjitThite for your precious comments :+1:

I am also curious to know if the metal DeepStambh also has a cultural significance or is a mere facility in place of a Stone DeepStambh?

This is seen in the second photo in the post above - on the right side of the entrance.

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@mohanghyar

Jai Jai Ram Krishna Hari

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@TusharSuradkar Great place with incredible beauty & positive Energy which can’t be bound in words. Thank you so much I loved your post.

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Hello @TusharSuradkar ji, The DeepMaal in the first photo looks beautiful. Nowadays,Temples are bright with lots of electrical lights on special days. But DeepMaal still looks beautiful.

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Yes, @TusharSuradkar , metallic deep stambhams are mainly seen in temples in southern India, as shared by @TravellerG sir earlier in my post here.

Cheers!

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Nice post @TusharSuradkar . This helps knowing and spreading the vast cultural and religious heritage of our country.

Thanks for sharing.

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Hi @TusharSuradkar

Our Temples are unique in their own style. Thanks for sharing the tradition of this Temple. Short and sweet post. Is this a very ancient Temple?

I am curious to see the pillar with lamps glowing.

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Thank you for the appreciation, dear @MrAdityaKumar

Someday I’d also like to know the meaning of the various Shloks in your signature in common language :blush:

I understand the one in bold

शीलं परं भूषणम्"

Integrity is the ultimate ornament.

Hope I am close to the meaning…

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Thank you for the appreciation @PrasadVR

Completely agree :handshake:

Irrespective of the artificial lighting and decorations, the DeepMaal holds its special place in a temple.

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I too remember the metallic lamp posts in various temples in Bengaluru @AjitThite , though I was surprised to see several churches erecting those.

Also @TravellerG

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Thank you for the appreciation @Kumaarsantosh

Highlighting elements of Indian culture is one of my top priorities on Connect and hope I have succeeded a bit with this post.

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Thank you for the appreciation @Gurukrishnapriya

Completely agree that our temples are unique in many ways.

I am also curious about how the DeepMaal and the electric lamp post look at night.

Will definitely visit there in the evening to capture the views in illumination of the lamps :diya_lamp:

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Imagine how the deep mal looks when all the deep :diya_lamp: are lighten :face_holding_back_tears:

Beautiful post :ok_hand: @TusharSuradkar

I wonder where the concept of deep mal came From?

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Thank you for the appreciation @SaylliWalve1

That is an interesting question - I will research it - the origins of DeepMaal :+1:

Though I think @AjitThite may have a clue.

And definitely - I am going there again soon - the next ‘Shravani Somvar’, when I guess they would put up the lamps - certainly :diya_lamp: :diya_lamp: :diya_lamp: :diya_lamp:

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Great post @TusharSuradkar dada.

Good inspiration by @AjitThite dada.

Almost Every major hindu temple have deepmaal.

this series gonna very long cause there are to many deepmaal in whole maharashtra & outside maharashtra also.

All the best for new series dada. :+1:

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Thank you, dear @ShubhamWaman for the appreciation :handshake:

You are point-on in recognizing that it is going to be a series :smile: as there are several temples with DeepMaal in Pashan-Baner-Aundh area alone.

Please share any other temple that you know - I will visit there definitely :+1:

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Hey @TusharSuradkar dada

There are many old temple that have Deepmal.
Major temple Which I have remembered given below.

  1. Shri Khandoba Tempel Jejuri ( Lastest post of @AjitThite dada.)

  2. Kasba Peth Ganpati

  3. Sant dnyaneshwar maharaj mandir, alandi

  4. Jagadguru sant tukaram maharaj mandir,dehu

  5. Shree Vighnahar Ganapati Mandir, Ozar

  6. Shree Mahalaxmi Mandir Kolhapur

  7. Shree Jyotiba Temple Kolhapur

  8. Ranjangaon Mahaganpati

  9. Shree Kshetra Korthan Khandoba Devastan

  10. Khandoba Temple Nimgaon

I will Ping you as soon as i remembere or found anywhere else i will shared details with you.

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