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What is Paladai?

Paladai is an oil lamp used in South Indian Hindu temples during various religious ceremonies. This is an open cup with a long spout. The spout terminates in a grove. Paladai is also used as a milk feeding cup for the infants. The infant uses the tongue to lick the milk from the groove. The tongue action is same as used by the infant while nursing from the breast.

In United States, Indian doctors recommended use of Paladai by premature infants. As the Indian news media picked up the story, Paladai became a symbol of cultural pride among Indian mothers. It is almost a 'must show' item among Indian mothers living in United States.