{"product_id":"yoni-kosha","title":"Yoni Kosha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA handmade pure copper Yoni Kosha for Tantrik Shakti puja: a yoni-shaped kosha, or arghya vessel, with a raised bindu at its centre.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-hammered by artisans in West Bengal, it holds the water offered to the Devi as arghya and is used for sankalpa and achamana in the Shakta worship of Kali, Tara, Durga, Kamakhya and the other forms of the Mother. 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","url":"https:\/\/svarnagarbha.com\/products\/yoni-kosha","provider":"Svarnagarbha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}