{"title":"Deity Shringar","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrnaments, garlands and vastra to adorn the Devi and her murti, from the chandmala of the Bengali pratima to crowns and deity jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"golden-chandmala","title":"Golden Chandmala","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA golden brass chandmala to adorn the pratima of the Devi: three embossed medallions bearing মা (Maa), joined by chains and finished with three drop pendants.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 40 inches long and made in West Bengal, it is hung on a large murti, its backdrop or the home mandir for Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Lakshmi Puja and every festival of the Mother. Unlike the traditional shola chandmala, brass keeps its form and shine, so it can adorn the Devi year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a chandmala?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chandmala (চাঁদমালা), literally the “garland of moons”, is the garland of round medallions that hangs on the pratima in the Bengali tradition, most famously on Maa Durga during Durga Puja. It is traditionally made of shola pith by the Malakar craftsmen of Bengal and is part of the Devi’s shringar, the adornment offered to her along with her ornaments and vastra. This chandmala carries the same form in brass, with the word মা, Mother, at the heart of each medallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e brass, in a golden finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e three round medallions embossed with মা (Maa) in a lotus-petal border, joined by chains, with three diamond-shaped drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 40 inches (100 cm), from the top loop to the bottom drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging:\u003c\/strong\u003e chain loop at the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Bengal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurga Puja:\u003c\/strong\u003e hung on the pratima or its chalchitra (backdrop) as part of Maa Durga’s shringar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKali, Lakshmi and Jagaddhatri Puja:\u003c\/strong\u003e adorning the murti or altar of the Devi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome mandir:\u003c\/strong\u003e hung beside or above the deity as a lasting decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePandal and festival decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e on the pandal, the doorway or the puja space during Navratri and Durga Puja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrass or shola?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shola chandmala is light and beautiful but fragile, and is usually replaced every year. A brass chandmala holds its shape, can be cleaned, and can be used again at every puja, which makes it suited to a home mandir or a pratima that is worshipped all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a soft, dry cloth after use and store it dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass naturally darkens over time. To restore its shine, clean it with pitambari powder, or with tamarind or lemon, then rinse and dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid harsh detergents and steel scrubbers, which scratch the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a chandmala used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chandmala is hung on the pratima of the Devi, or on its backdrop, as part of her shringar. It is most associated with Maa Durga during Durga Puja, and is also used for Kali, Lakshmi and Jagaddhatri Puja and in the home mandir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is written on the chandmala?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach medallion bears মা (Maa), the Bengali word for Mother, the name by which the Devi is called in Bengal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this chandmala made of brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is made of brass in a golden finish, so unlike a shola chandmala it can be cleaned and reused year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the chandmala?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is about 40 inches (100 cm) long from the top loop to the bottom drops, and weighs about 800 g. At this size it suits a large Durga or Kali pratima, a pandal, or a tall home mandir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean a brass chandmala?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe it with a soft, dry cloth after use. If it darkens, clean it with pitambari powder, or tamarind or lemon, then rinse and dry fully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Svarnagarbha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67875204366506,"sku":null,"price":2950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6208\/9898\/files\/GoldenChandmala-1.jpg?v=1794231661"}],"url":"https:\/\/svarnagarbha.com\/collections\/deity-shringar.oembed","provider":"Svarnagarbha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}