{"product_id":"8-inch-brass-ashtalakshmi-kalash","title":"8-Inches Brass Ashtalakshmi Kalash","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eAshtalakshmi Kalash\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brass ritual pot engraved with the eight forms of Lakshmi — the goddess of wealth in her eight aspects, from Dhana Lakshmi to Santana Lakshmi. It holds water, milk, rice or Gangajal on the altar, and is the vessel placed at the centre of a \u003cstrong\u003eKalash Sthapana\u003c\/strong\u003e. This one stands 8 inches, in pure brass, hand-engraved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 8 inches · Diameter 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 700 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: pure brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: hand-engraved Ashtalakshmi motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen it is used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGriha pravesh\u003c\/strong\u003e and housewarming ceremonies, where the filled kalash is carried into the new home first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKalash Sthapana\u003c\/strong\u003e at the opening of Navratri and Durga Puja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVaralakshmi Vratam\u003c\/strong\u003e and Lakshmi Puja at Diwali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatyanarayan Puja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWedding rituals, and as a return gift at weddings and housewarmings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 8-inch kalash is the everyday altar size — large enough to hold water and a coconut for a full Kalash Sthapana, small enough to carry comfortably during a griha pravesh procession. Smaller lotas suit daily abhishekam; larger ones are for temple-scale setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass darkens naturally over time. Clean with lemon and salt or a standard brass polish before festivals to bring back the shine, or leave it to develop an antique patina. Dry thoroughly after use with water or milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43436772294707,"sku":"brass-kalash","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1534\/2899\/files\/Brass-Kalash0.jpg?v=1749265027","url":"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/8-inch-brass-ashtalakshmi-kalash","provider":"Urli Utsav","version":"1.0","type":"link"}