{"product_id":"hand-painted-pooja-bajot-2-drawers","title":"Pooja Bajot with Two Storage Drawers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebajot\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called a chowki, is a low wooden platform used to raise deity idols, a kalash or a puja thali off the floor during ritual. This one adds \u003cstrong\u003etwo storage drawers\u003c\/strong\u003e underneath, so your kumkum, incense and karpoor live with the altar rather than in another room. At 24 inches wide it is also the right riser for a full-size mandir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24\" × 12\" × 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 7.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid mango wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: hand-embossed painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo storage drawers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen it is used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a riser under a mandir, bringing it to seated eye level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatyanarayan Puja\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVaralakshmi Vratam\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the seat for the deity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolu and Navratri\u003c\/strong\u003e step displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGanesh Chaturthi\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egriha pravesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutside ritual: a meditation seat, a yoga-room accent or a low side table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a dry cloth. Keep out of direct sunlight. Keep standing water and diya oil off the painted surface — stand a lamp on a thali rather than directly on the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and assurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. If it arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it — transit damage is covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a bajot and a chowki?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNothing — two names for the same thing. Bajot is more common in western India, chowki in the north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do the drawers hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEveryday pooja essentials — kumkum boxes, incense packets, karpoor, matches, a small bell. Two drawers across a 24-inch span give you real daily storage, though not bulk storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit under my mandir?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 24\" wide × 12\" deep it is sized to sit under a standard 24-inch mandir. Measure your mandir base before ordering if it is a different width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put a lit diya on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKeep the flame on a thali or a metal plate rather than directly on the painted surface, and do not leave it burning unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It arrives ready to use, drawers fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSolid mango wood, finished with hand-embossed painting. Every piece is painted by hand in India, so small variations in the detailing are normal and are a mark of the craft rather than a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWipe with a dry cloth. Keep it out of direct sunlight so the painted finish holds its colour, and avoid water or solvent cleaners on the hand-painted surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping is insured and we cover transit damage. Photograph the damage and email contact@urliutsav.com and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 for an item this size please measure your space before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range of home temples, bajots and chowkis in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/collections\/wooden-pooja-mandirs-bajot-chowki-usa\"\u003eHome Temples \u0026amp; Mandirs\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Alaknanda White","offer_id":43819753996339,"sku":"bajot-302","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Narmada Mocha","offer_id":43819754029107,"sku":"bajot-307","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1534\/2899\/files\/Bajotwithcompartment4.jpg?v=1771399645","url":"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/hand-painted-pooja-bajot-2-drawers","provider":"Urli Utsav","version":"1.0","type":"link"}