Nachiyar Koil Brass Lamp Craft Cluster

Nachiyar Koil Brass Lamp Craft Cluster is a traditional artisan settlement in Thirunaraiyur (Nachiyar Koil) near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. It is renowned for handmade brass lamps known as Nachiyar Koil Kuthuvilakku, crafted by the Pather community using traditional techniques. Recognized with a Geographical Indication tag, the cluster preserves a centuries-old craft linked to temple traditions and is a notable centre for brassware heritage in Tamil Nadu.

Visitors can expect a small town craft settlement with rows of artisan workshops and homes where brass lamps are made by hand. You can observe artisans melting brass, casting, hammering, engraving and polishing lamps in various traditional designs, including the iconic Annam lamp. Workshops are open for demonstration and direct purchase, with finished lamps displayed in local shops. The setting is a residential craft village surrounding the Nachiyar Koil temple area.