{"product_id":"brass-dhoop-dani-peacock","title":"Brass Dhoop Dani Incense Burner - Peacock Lid, Tortoise Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edhoop dani\u003c\/strong\u003e is the covered brass burner used for loban, sambrani and dhoop during pooja - the smoke is carried through the house afterwards to clear the air. This one has a pierced peacock lid so the smoke escapes evenly, standing on a three-legged tortoise base that keeps the hot body clear of the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurma: 5 in high · 5.5 in diameter · 1,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePushpa: 7 in high · 5.5 in diameter · 1,200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: hand-engraved peacock lid on a three-legged tortoise base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe tortoise base is not decoration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three cast legs lift the body off the table, so a burner full of hot charcoal does not mark a wood surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy brass, 1,000 to 1,200 g.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass holds heat, which keeps sambrani smouldering steadily rather than flaring and dying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe peacock lid lifts off by the finial\u003c\/strong\u003e, which stays cool enough to handle for longer than the body does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes, same construction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKurma\u003c\/strong\u003e - 5 in high, 5.5 in across, 1,000 g. The everyday size for a mandir shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePushpa\u003c\/strong\u003e - 7 in high, 5.5 in across, 1,200 g. Same footprint, taller profile, so it reads as a display piece as well as a burner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pooja room or home mandir. Also carried room to room after aarti, which is the traditional use, and used in living rooms for sambrani in place of a candle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Diwali and housewarming gift, and a common return gift. It suits people who use incense already and have been making do with a stick holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I burn in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLoban, sambrani, dhoop cones, agarbatti or bakhoor. Charcoal discs work too, which is how resin incense is usually burned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the outside get hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Brass conducts heat and the body will be hot while it is burning. The tortoise legs keep it off the surface and the finial on the lid stays cooler, but use a mat and let it cool before you move it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKurma at 5 inches for a mandir shelf or daily use. Pushpa at 7 inches if you want the taller silhouette on display - the base footprint is the same either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean out the ash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLet it cool completely, tip out the ash, then wipe the inside with a dry cloth. Do not wash the inside - residue and water together will stain the brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the finish change over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBrass 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor an evening on a covered patio, yes. Bring it in afterwards; brass spots outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping is insured. Photograph the damage, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more brass decor and spiritual pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/collections\/brass-love\"\u003eBrass Love Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Kurma","offer_id":44502545662003,"sku":"brass-dhoopdhani-1","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pushpa","offer_id":44502545694771,"sku":"brass-dhoopdhani-2","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1534\/2899\/files\/dhoopdhani-2.jpg?v=1783556029","url":"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/brass-dhoop-dani-peacock","provider":"Urli Utsav","version":"1.0","type":"link"}