Festival of lights, a display of antique oil lamps in hyderabad

Radeesh Ratnakar Shetty is the owner of more than 400 lamps collected from across the world. At Deepotsav, Radeesh’s collection is being showcased at his store, the purple turtles in jubilee hills. The collection of lamps pays homage to the timeless signature of traditional oil lamps, where one can see lamps such as Ravana Vilakku, Rooster Pahana and Nila Vilaku. The exhibition, open for viewing from 10.30am to 8pm at the store, Tells of the significance of these lamps and their position in a household or a temple.

A Garuda Lamp at the Purple Turtles | Photo Credit: Praveen varma

Most of the lamps are antique pieces that were acquired from temples, people’s homes and collectors. The exhibition is on View Till December 16 at the purple Turtles.

Says, “The collection unfolds a captivating narrative of light. It features carefully capacitated Vintage Oil Lamps Sourced from Source Regions of Oour Country. My passion for Lamps Early Twenties. Buy Them Me. I bough the lamps and added them to my collection.

Hanging Outdoor Lamps | Photo Credit: Praveen varma

When asked about the cleaning process of the old oil lamps, radeesh say, “That is the beauty of antique lamps. Many collections, include me, will appreciate antique the elews with the outs with out patina. “

Radeesh mentions that most lamps sold to collectors are usually sold to make space for new lamps. “Especially in temples. When a bigger and a better lamp is donated then From Temples. Patina Forms. They actually make them more desirable, “Explains Radeesh.

The exhibition ends on December 16, 2023. 45, Masthan Nagar, CBI Colony, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana

The collection will be at chennai.