Kuber Deep (Tortoise)

A Kuber Deep Tortoise is a brass lamp with a tortoise-shaped structure on top that is used in Hindu religious ceremonies. The lamp is associated with Kuber, the Hindu god of wealth and prosperity. 

How it’s used: 

Fill the lamp with oil or ghee

Place a cotton wick on top of the tortoise shell

Light the lamp

Offer the lamp to Kuber while reciting prayers or mantras

What it symbolizes: 

The tortoise is a symbol of stability, longevity, and wisdom

The lamp’s light is believed to represent Kuber’s blessings and attract wealth and prosperity

The brass material is considered auspicious and a symbol of prosperity and good fortune.