The DeepMaal Lamp Post in the Wakeshwar Temple of Pune

[TusharSuradkar]

The Wakeshwar Temple is only a few meters from my Pune residence.
And recently it was renovated and repainted.
So, I thought of spending more time clicking photos after the darshan.

Since @AjitThite highlighted the significance of DeepMaal Lamp Pillars in Hindu Temples, I have started to take special note of this feature in temples I visit.

The DeepMaal lamp post in the Wakeshwar temple has electric bulbs.
So, oil lamps are no longer placed there.

The Nandi Mandap is simple yet colorful with cusped arches, a feature of Hindu temple architecture.

The Nandi bull is the Shiv’s vehicle and faces the Shiv Ling, that is placed inside the temple.

Additionally, there is another Shiv Ling placed outside in the main yard for ease of worship and Abhishek.

Here’s the view of the open yard of the Wakeshwar Temple.

Here’s the view of the main entrance of the temple.

There is a rack for placing shoes and benches for to take some rest.
The benches are provided since most devotees walk to the temple from far away.

Before leaving the temple, here’s another view of the DeepMaal Lamp Pillar.

Someday I plan to return here to place oil lamps and share a photo on Connect and on Google Maps.

My previous DeepMaal Lamp Pillar posts:

1. The DeepMaal Lamp Pillar in Samasta Vitthal Temple of Pune

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

[Annaelisa]

@TusharSuradkar

Dieser Tempel sieht sehr hell und freundlich aus und verfügt sogar über Bänke

Ist es möglich so spezielle Begriffe aus eurem Sprachschatz erklärungsweise beizufügen.

Ein sehr schöner Beitrag.

[TravellerG]

Good post, dear @TusharSuradkar

“DeepMaal” is very important in most of the temples (at least in South India) and, of course, recently many are getting converted to LED lights for easy lighting - and also to make it colourful.

Yes, traditional oil lamps have its own beauty and elegance.

Thanks for sharing these details…

Regards, dear friend.

[Anil6969]

Thanks for sharing @TusharSuradkar

These deep is still available in bhawani temple near latur where ambey bhawani had given sword to lord shivaji. I had visited but again sorry dont have pic.

Even in Tryumkeswar this was there dont does its exits now or not.

Yes in south some temple still exits as @TravellerG confirm.

Regards

Anil

[AjitThite]

अरे वाह , मस्त आहे, छोटीशी , सुबक दीपमाळ , @TusharSuradkar . आवडली मला, आणि परिसर पण छान स्वच्छ ठेवलाय त्यामुळे अजून उठून दिसते. भारतीय संस्कृती आशयच सुबक बांधकामातून प्रज्वलित होते .

धन्यवाद.

[Mayank_Ahir]

Good post ! @TusharSuradkar

Is there parking space inside the temple ?

I see bikes parked inside the temple in second last pic.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank You @Annaelisa for the suggestion.
I wrote this primarily for an Indian audience.
I will update the post with a description of keywords and notify you.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for the appreciation @TravellerG

And wonderful observation @Anil6969 - It is nice to know that you remember the DeepMaal from several temples visited in the past

[TusharSuradkar]

हे मंदिर खाजगी असून एका व्यक्तीने बांधलेले आहे.
मात्र असे असून सर्वांसाठी खुले आहे.
ते कुणाकडून दान-दक्षिण घेत नाहीत.
आणि सर्व व्यवस्था केवळ एक कुटुंब बघते.
बहुतेक या कारणाने ते चांगली व्यवस्था वे स्वच्छता ठेऊ शकत असावेत.

@AjitThite

[Annaelisa]

@Tushar _Suradka

Herzlichen Dank

[Praniketmore]

@TusharSuradkar Although the LED lamp is effective and simple to maintain, I agree with @TravellerG Sir that traditional oil lamps have their own unique beauty and elegance. The DeepMaal Lamp Post at the Wakeshwar Temple is beautifully detailed and photographs seem nice.

[TusharSuradkar]

Completely agree with you, dear @Praniketmore and @TravellerG

The oil lamp DeepMaal may take more time to light up and maintain.

Comparatively, the bulb ones are quick and easier.

However, they do not look elegant or in sync with our traditions and culture.

Another trend that I see is people not lighting oil Diyas on Diwali

Mostly wax lamps are used increasingly every year.

[Maximilianozalazar]

@TusharSuradkar genial post! muy informativo he interesante.

[Kuldip_Patil]

Very nice

[TravellerG]

Thanks for emphasising… dear @Anil6969

[TravellerG]

Hello my dear @Praniketmore ,

Thanks for mentioning me, dear…

I love,respect and practice heritage in all forms…

We have a huge collection of heritage materials inherited from our ancestors…want to write about them… some time…

Regards

[TravellerG]

Convenience and simplicity conquer many of the heritage aspects - it is a fact…

But for those who respect heritage, still hold old traditions and customs. In many Kerala temples, there is a ritual called “Chuttu Vilakku” - that is the total external wall is lit with oil lamps… you can imagine the task - this is accomplished by dozens of devotees taking hours…

Here is a photo of “Chuttu Vilakku”

@TusharSuradkar @Praniketmore @Annaelisa @Maximilianozalazar

I hope you will enjoy this…

[TusharSuradkar]

This is a sight to behold @TravellerG
One of the most amazing photos I have recently seen on Connect

Chuttu Vilakku is a great tradition - what would be its literal translation in English?

Infact, on 15th September we are planning a Heritage Walk meetup to visit 3 temples in Pune with a DeepMaal,
and at the end of which local guides will be lighting up a DeepMaal with oil lamps.

[TravellerG]

Your liberal compliments are really touching… dear @TusharSuradkar

“Chuttu Vilakku”

“Chuttu” = around = (around the temple)

“Vilakku” = lamp = the oil lamps here…

This may be contributed by the temple or one or more families/individuals.

It’s really a great experience to witness it.

“…local guides will be lighting up a DeepMaal with oil lamps…”

Will you let us view it virtually, please… kindly consider.

Thanks… once again…

[Annaelisa]

Lieber @TravellerG es sieht unbeschreiblich schön aus

Und es muss von der Stimmung ganz besonders sein, dort zu sein und mitzuerleben.