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Brass Ashtalakshmi or Dashavatar Kalash - 3 Sizes, Engraved

Brass Ashtalakshmi or Dashavatar Kalash - 3 Sizes, Engraved

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A kalash is the brass pot filled with water and topped with mango leaves and a coconut at the centre of a Kalash Sthapana. These are hand-engraved with either the Ashtalakshmi - the eight forms of Lakshmi - or the Dashavatar, the ten incarnations of Vishnu, in three size and motif combinations.

Why this one

  • The engraving is figurative, not floral. Eight Lakshmis in arched niches, or ten avatars in sequence - each one cut by hand rather than pressed.
  • Three options at three weights, from a 500 g pot you can carry one-handed through a griha pravesh to a 1,060 g altar kalash.
  • Solid brass, so it holds water, milk or Gangajal for ritual use rather than being decorative only.

Which one do I need

Three options, differing in size and in which motif is engraved:

  • Dashavatar, medium - 5.5 in tall, 4 in across the mouth, 500 g. The carry-in-procession size.
  • Dashavatar, large - 7.5 in tall, 6 in across the mouth, 1,030 g. The everyday altar size, big enough for a full Kalash Sthapana with a coconut on top.
  • Ashtalakshmi, large - 7.5 in tall, 6 in across the mouth, 1,060 g. Same size as the large Dashavatar, engraved with the eight Lakshmis instead.

If the kalash is for Lakshmi Puja, Varalakshmi Vratam or Diwali, choose Ashtalakshmi. For Satyanarayan Puja and Vishnu-centred rituals, choose Dashavatar. For a griha pravesh where someone carries it in, the medium is easier to hold steady.

Product details

  • Dashavatar (M): 5.5 in high, 4 in top diameter, 500 g
  • Dashavatar (L): 7.5 in high, 6 in top diameter, 1,030 g
  • Ashtalakshmi (L): 7.5 in high, 6 in top diameter, 1,060 g
  • Material: brass
  • Finish: golden polish with hand-engraved motifs
  • Handcrafted in India

Where it works

On the altar at the centre of a Kalash Sthapana, carried at the front of a griha pravesh procession, or set on an entrance table with mango leaves and a coconut during a festival.

Gifting

A standard griha pravesh and wedding gift, and a common return gift at housewarmings. The medium Dashavatar is the size most often given in quantity.

Frequently asked questions

Which motif should I choose?
Ashtalakshmi for Lakshmi Puja, Varalakshmi Vratam and Diwali. Dashavatar for Satyanarayan Puja and Vishnu-centred rituals. Outside a specific puja either is used simply as an auspicious pot.
What are the Ashtalakshmi?
The eight forms of Lakshmi, each governing a different kind of wealth - Adi, Dhana, Dhanya, Gaja, Santana, Veera, Vijaya and Vidya Lakshmi. They cover prosperity, grain, courage, progeny, victory and knowledge, not money alone.
Can I fill it with water for puja?
Yes. That is what it is for - water, milk or Gangajal, usually topped with mango leaves and a coconut. Empty and dry it thoroughly afterwards.
Will a coconut sit on top?
On the two large options, yes - the 6 inch mouth takes a standard coconut. The 5.5 inch medium has a 4 inch mouth, which is tight for a full-size coconut.
Will the finish change over time?
Brass darkens naturally. Polish it back with a standard brass cleaner if you prefer it bright, or leave it to deepen - both are normal and neither harms the piece.
How do I clean it?
Lemon and salt or a standard brass polish before festivals brings the shine back. Dry it completely after any use with water or milk.
What if it arrives damaged?
Shipping is insured. Photograph the damage, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace it or make it right.
Can I return it?
Yes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer, so please check the dimensions against your space first.

Shipping

Free insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. Brass is heavy and we pack it accordingly - if anything arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it.

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