The Menorah is one of the three vessels located in the Kodesh. The Menorah symbolizes spiritual blessing. The Talmud states: "Whoever wishes to become wise should go south... and this is alluded to by the location of the Menorah, in the south..." The Menorah features seven branches, and a lamp is on top of each branch. The "western lamp" is unique. According to the Rambam, the "western lamp" is the middle lamp of the Menorah. All six flames face the middle one, and the middle flame in turn faces west, in the direction of the Holy of Holies - hence its name, the "western lamp." Other opinions differ. 
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