Length of Butter lamp : 7.51 inches / 19.1 Cms. Width of Butter Lamp : 3.66 inches / 9.3 Cms. Weight of Butter Lamp : 549 GMs / 1.214 Lbs. In Tibetan Buddhism, light represents wisdom. The light from the lotus lamps helps remove and eliminate confusion and conflict. Offering butter lamps helps overcome obstacles. During the nearly five years I lived in Nepal, I lit many candles for the people in need, for the elephants, for my loved ones. Namaste And Peace From Nepal.