{"title":"Puja Utensils","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe working metalware of a household altar, made to be scoured and used every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pure-copper-devi-kalash-ghot","title":"Pure Copper Devi Kalash\/Ghot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Devi ghot, or puja kalash, made of pure copper in a warm reddish-brown finish, in three sizes from 7.5 to 9 inches tall. It has a rounded body on a pedestal foot and a wide, flared rim to hold mango leaves and a coconut. It is made for ghata sthapana during Navratri and Durga Puja, and for daily puja at home or in the temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e pure copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 x 5 inch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches tall, 5 inches wide, 814 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 x 4 inch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches tall, 4 inches wide, 658 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.5 x 4 inch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 inches tall, 4 inches wide, 554 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e rounded body, pedestal foot and wide flared rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e reddish brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on the finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e because the kalash is pure copper, it begins to oxidise as soon as it meets air and moisture. The piece you receive may look less shiny, or a little darker, than in the photographs. This natural patina is a sign of pure, untreated copper rather than a defect, and the shine can be brought back at any time (see Care below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.5 x 4 inch:\u003c\/strong\u003e the compact size, for a small home mandir or daily puja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 x 4 inch:\u003c\/strong\u003e taller and slender, for a medium altar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 x 5 inch:\u003c\/strong\u003e the largest and heaviest, with the fullest body, for ghata sthapana, a larger altar or the temple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGhata sthapana:\u003c\/strong\u003e installed on the first day of Navratri and Durga Puja to invoke the Devi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurna kumbha:\u003c\/strong\u003e filled with water, crowned with mango leaves and a coconut for pujas, griha pravesh and auspicious ceremonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily puja:\u003c\/strong\u003e holding water for abhishek and offerings at the home mandir or temple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure copper naturally darkens over time. To restore its shine, rub it with lemon and salt, or tamarind, then rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry it fully after washing to prevent water spots.\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 Devi ghot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhot (ghata) is the vessel used to invoke the Devi during Navratri, Durga Puja, Kali Puja and Lakshmi Puja. It is filled with water and crowned with mango leaves, and is worshipped as the seat of the Goddess for the duration of the puja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kalash pure copper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is made of pure copper, the metal traditionally preferred for puja vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes does the kalash come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes: 9 inches tall and 5 inches wide (814 g), 9 inches tall and 4 inches wide (658 g), and 7.5 inches tall and 4 inches wide (554 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size is best for Navratri at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ghata sthapana, the 9 x 5 inch kalash gives the fullest presence, with room for mango leaves and a coconut. The 7.5 x 4 inch suits a small home mandir and daily puja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my kalash look less shiny than in the photos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure copper reacts with air and moisture and forms a natural layer of oxidation, so the kalash can look darker or less shiny than in the photographs, and will keep darkening with time. 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Available in two sizes: 9 inch and 10 inch long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a Yoni Kosha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Bengali puja tradition the \u003cem\u003ekosha\u003c\/em\u003e (কোশা) is the copper vessel that holds water during worship, used together with the \u003cem\u003ekushi\u003c\/em\u003e (কুশি), the small spoon that takes water from it. The Yoni Kosha gives this vessel the form of the \u003cem\u003eyoni\u003c\/em\u003e, the Sanskrit word for womb, source and origin. In Shakta Tantra the Devi is worshipped as the source from which all creation emerges, and the yoni is her most direct symbol, honoured above all at the Kamakhya pitha in Assam. The raised point at its centre is the \u003cem\u003ebindu\u003c\/em\u003e, the seed-point of creation in Tantrik thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e pure copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade and hand-hammered by artisans in West Bengal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e yoni (teardrop) shape with a raised bindu at the centre; the narrow end serves as the lip for pouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 inch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches long, about 4.5 inches wide, 270 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 inch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inches long, about 5 inches wide, 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural reddish-brown copper with a visible hammered texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e one Yoni Kosha; a kushi is not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on the finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e because the kosha is pure copper, it begins to oxidise as soon as it meets air and moisture. The piece you receive may look less shiny, or a little darker, than in the photographs. This natural patina is a sign of pure, untreated copper rather than a defect, and the shine can be brought back at any time (see Care below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is used in puja\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArghya:\u003c\/strong\u003e holding water, often with flowers, durva, sandal paste and akshata, offered to the Devi as arghya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSankalpa:\u003c\/strong\u003e holding water while the worshipper states the intention of the puja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAchamana and purification:\u003c\/strong\u003e water taken from it with a kushi to sip and to sprinkle at the start of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTantrik Shakti puja:\u003c\/strong\u003e the worship of Kali, Tara, Durga, Kamakhya and the Dasa Mahavidya, at the home altar or in the temple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestivals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kali Puja, Durga Puja, Navratri and Ambubachi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9 inch Yoni Kosha (about 4.5 inches wide) suits a home altar and daily worship. The 10 inch (about 5 inches wide) holds a larger arghya and suits a temple, a group puja or a larger altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure copper naturally darkens over time. To restore its shine, rub it with lemon and salt, or tamarind, then rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry it fully after washing to prevent water spots.\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 Yoni Kosha used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the vessel that holds water for arghya, sankalpa and achamana in Tantrik Shakti puja. Its yoni form makes it especially suited to the worship of the Devi as the source of creation, as in the Shakta traditions of Bengal and Assam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Yoni Kosha pure copper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is made of pure copper, the metal traditionally preferred for puja vessels that hold water for worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a kosha and a kushi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kosha is the vessel that holds the water; the kushi is the small spoon used to take water from it. The two are used together in Bengali puja and are often called kosha-kushi. This listing is for the Yoni Kosha alone; a kushi is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the raised centre of the Yoni Kosha represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the bindu, the point from which creation emerges in Tantrik thought, set at the heart of the yoni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is the Yoni Kosha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: 9 inches long and about 4.5 inches wide (270 g), or 10 inches long and about 5 inches wide (300 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Yoni Kosha handmade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each kosha is shaped and hammered by hand by artisans in West Bengal, so the hammer marks and small variations in shape are part of every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a Yoni Kosha be used outside Tantrik worship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It serves as an arghya or achamana vessel in any Devi puja, and in daily worship at the home mandir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my kosha look less shiny than in the photos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure copper reacts with air and moisture and forms a natural layer of oxidation, so the kosha can look darker or less shiny than in the photographs, and will keep darkening with time. This is normal for pure copper; lemon and salt, or tamarind, will bring back its shine whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Svarnagarbha","offers":[{"title":"9 inch","offer_id":67832126374058,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 inch","offer_id":67832126341290,"sku":null,"price":9500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6208\/9898\/files\/YoniKosha-1.jpg?v=1793872083"},{"product_id":"naivedyam-set","title":"Naivedyam Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA five-piece brass naivedyam set for offering bhog to the deity: a 10 inch thali, a glass, two bowls and a spoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thali has a scalloped rim and an engraved floral centre, the bowls a matching scalloped edge, and the spoon a carved handle. Kept apart for the deity, it serves the naivedyam at daily puja, on festivals and at the home mandir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is naivedyam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaivedyam (naivedya), called bhog in Bengal and much of North India, is the food offered to the deity during puja. It is one of the upacharas, the acts of worship: cooked rice, sweets, fruit, kheer or water are set before the Devi or Deva, offered with prayer, and then shared as prasad. In many homes the vessels used for naivedyam are kept only for the deity, and brass has long been the metal of choice for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 thali:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inches across, with a scalloped rim and an engraved floral pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 inches tall, for water or milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 bowls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches across, for kheer, dal, sweets or fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 spoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a carved handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 (thali, glass, 2 bowls, spoon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThali:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 540 g for the full set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e polished brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on the design:\u003c\/strong\u003e the floral pattern engraved on the thali varies from lot to lot, so the set you receive may carry a slightly different pattern from the one in the photographs. The size, the pieces and the finish stay the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily puja:\u003c\/strong\u003e offering naivedyam to the deity at the home mandir, morning and evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestivals:\u003c\/strong\u003e bhog for Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Navratri, Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaddu Gopal and Bal Gopal seva:\u003c\/strong\u003e a set of the deity’s own for his meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrasad:\u003c\/strong\u003e serving the offered food to the family afterwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with mild soap and water after each use, and dry fully to prevent water spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe in it rather than store food in it, and avoid leaving sour or acidic food, such as tamarind, lemon or curd, in brass.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid steel scrubbers, which scratch the polished surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a naivedyam set used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used to offer naivedyam, or bhog, the food offered to the deity during puja. The thali holds the main offering, the bowls hold kheer, sweets or fruit, and the glass holds water or milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the set include?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive pieces: a 10 inch thali, a 3.5 inch glass, two 4 inch bowls and a spoon, weighing about 540 g together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the naivedyam set made of brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every piece is brass, the metal traditionally used for vessels that serve the deity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my thali have the same floral pattern as in the photos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot always. The engraved floral pattern varies from lot to lot, so yours may differ slightly from the photographs. The size, the pieces and the finish are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for Laddu Gopal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Many families keep a set like this for Laddu Gopal or Bal Gopal, to offer his bhog at every meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean a brass naivedyam set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash it with mild soap and water and dry it fully. 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The \u003cem\u003ekosha\u003c\/em\u003e is the larger vessel that holds the water of worship, often with flowers, durva, sandal paste and akshata. The \u003cem\u003ekushi\u003c\/em\u003e is the small spoon used to take water from it, a little at a time, for each step of the ritual. Together they are among the first things set out on a Bengali altar, from daily puja to the great festivals of the Devi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis style is known as the \u003cem\u003eMatsya\u003c\/em\u003e (fish) kosha-kushi, for its form: the fluted end of the kosha opens like a fish’s tail, and the kushi is shaped like a small fish. The fish is an auspicious sign in Bengal, and recalls Matsya, the first avatar of Vishnu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e pure copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matsya (fish-form) kosha-kushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kosha and 1 kushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKosha:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 inches long, 4.5 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKushi:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 390 g, kosha and kushi together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-hammered copper\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on the finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e because the kosha-kushi is pure copper, it begins to oxidise as soon as it meets air and moisture. The piece you receive may look less shiny, or a little darker, than in the photographs. This natural patina is a sign of pure, untreated copper rather than a defect, and the shine can be brought back at any time (see Care below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is used in puja\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAchaman:\u003c\/strong\u003e water taken with the kushi and sipped to purify before worship begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSankalpa:\u003c\/strong\u003e water held in the kushi while the intention of the puja is stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArghya:\u003c\/strong\u003e water, with flowers and durva, offered to the deity from the kosha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarpan:\u003c\/strong\u003e water, with til, offered to the ancestors, as at Mahalaya and in shraddha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestivals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Saraswati Puja and daily worship at the home mandir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure copper naturally darkens over time. To restore its shine, rub it with lemon and salt, or tamarind, then rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry it fully after washing to prevent water spots.\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 kosha-kushi used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds and pours the water of worship in Bengali puja: for achaman, sankalpa, arghya to the deity and tarpan to the ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called Matsya Kosha Kushi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatsya means fish. The kosha’s fluted end opens like a fish’s tail and the kushi is shaped like a small fish, so this style is known as the Matsya kosha-kushi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a kosha and a kushi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kosha is the larger vessel that holds the water; the kushi is the small spoon that takes water from it. This set includes both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kosha-kushi pure copper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both pieces are pure copper, hand-hammered, the metal traditionally used for vessels that hold the water of worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is the kosha-kushi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kosha is 9.5 inches long and 4.5 inches wide, and the kushi is 4.5 inches long. Together they weigh 390 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used for tarpan at Mahalaya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Kosha-kushi is the traditional vessel for tarpan in Bengal, offering water and til to the ancestors at Mahalaya and in shraddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my kosha-kushi look less shiny than in the photos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure copper reacts with air and moisture and forms a natural layer of oxidation, so it can look darker or less shiny than in the photographs, and will keep darkening with time. 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With care, a brass bowl lasts for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with mild soap and water after use, and dry fully to prevent water spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe in it rather than store food in it, and avoid leaving sour or acidic food, such as tamarind, lemon or curd, in brass.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid steel scrubbers, which scratch the polished surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can this brass bowl be used for in puja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used to offer bhog to the deity, as an abhishek patra, for panchamrit, and to hold flowers, akshata or sacred water during worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an abhishek patra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn abhishek patra is the vessel used in abhishek, the ritual bathing of the deity. It holds the water, milk or panchamrit that is poured, or sits beneath a small murti or Shivling to collect it as charanamrit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is the bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 7.5 inches across and 2.75 inches deep, and it weighs 310 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it made of brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is brass with a polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep panchamrit or curd in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to prepare and offer panchamrit, then transfer what is left to another vessel. Brass reacts with sour and acidic foods such as curd if they are left in it for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean a brass puja bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash it with mild soap and water and dry it fully. 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At 7.5 inches across, it holds the flowers for a full puja, from the first offering to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe puja flower basket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers (pushpa) are among the essential offerings of every puja. 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To restore its shine, clean it with pitambari powder, or with tamarind or lemon, then rinse and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a soft brush for the cut-work and embossing, and avoid steel scrubbers, which scratch the polished surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a puja flower bowl with handle used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used to gather flowers for puja and to hold them at the altar while they are offered to the deity. It also suits pushpanjali, fruit, bel leaves and other offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a saji?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaji (সাজি) is the Bengali name for the flower basket used in puja, carried by its handle to collect flowers and keep them at the altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is the flower bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 7.5 inches across, and the bowl stands 4.5 inches tall without the handle. It weighs 400 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the handle fold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The handle folds down, so the bowl sits low on the altar or a mandir shelf and stores easily, and lifts up to carry flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it made of brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is brass, polished, with cut-work on the rim and an embossed bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean the cut-work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse it after use and clean the cut-work and embossing with a soft brush. 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