The lamp features a design with five oil-holding compartments, known as "Deepaks" or "Diyas," arranged in a circular or semi-circular pattern. Each compartment is designed to hold oil or ghee (clarified butter) and a cotton wick, which is lit during worship rituals. The five compartments of the lamp symbolize the Pancha Bhutas (five elements) - earth, water, fire, air, and space - representing the universe and the divine presence. Lighting the oil lamps symbolizes dispelling darkness (ignorance) and inviting divine light (knowledge and enlightenment).
