{"title":"Navratri | नवरात्रि","description":"\u003cp\u003eNine nights, and the pieces that go with them. Durga murtis, the kalash installed on the first day, diyas and standing lamps, aarti thalis, and the bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of this is brass, solid and unlacquered, so it comes out of storage dull and cleans up in a minute with lemon and salt. Where a murti or lamp carries an antique finish, leave the dark in the recesses alone, because that is the finish and acid takes it off permanently. Weight in grams is on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ganesh-laxmi-idols-with-brass-elephants","title":"Brass Laxmi Ganesh Murti, Set of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrass Laxmi and Ganesh murtis on flat lotus bases, with an elephant standing at either end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,100 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, brought up by hand on all four pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Four arms and a stepped conical crown on each figure, buds in Laxmi's upper hands, a small hooked implement in each of Ganesh's raised hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: A flat lotus disc under each murti, every petal punched with a dot; the two elephants stand on their own feet with no base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Four pieces, two murtis and two elephants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass Laxmi murti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass Ganesh murti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass elephants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach figure sits on a lotus cast flat rather than domed, the petals opening out into a disc wider than the figure itself with a punched dot in every petal. Both have four arms and a stepped conical crown. Laxmi lifts a bud in each upper hand and turns a lower palm out over the knee, and Ganesh holds a small hooked implement in each raised hand. The two elephants are cast without bases and stand on their own four feet, trunks curled up over the forehead, each with a worked cloth over the back and down the flanks. They come to about half the height of the seated figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaxmi and Ganesh are installed together for Diwali pooja, each seated on a lotus with four arms, and the two are bought as one pair far more often than either is bought alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The four pieces come to 2,100 g together, which for figures this size is cast brass and not a shell. Weigh the two murtis on their own and the elephants after, and the split tells you the same thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe forms repeat. The finish does not, quite. Each piece is polished by hand, so the lotus petals and the elephant cloths can come up brighter on one piece than another within the same set of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo height here, because nobody has measured this casting yet, and a guess two centimetres out is worse than a blank. Go by the weight in the spec above; that is the figure that separates a solid murti from a light one. Ask us and we will put a tape to the piece and come back to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare brass takes water. Dry both figures straight after, and turn them over, because water gets under the flat lotus petals and sits there where a cloth on the top face will never reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set covers a Diwali pooja for a household. The pair is the unit and the elephants flank it, so nothing here is counted by the head or bought in multiples the way katoris are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the elephants come with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth do. Four pieces ship together, two murtis and two elephants, and because the elephants have no base of their own they can be set close in or well out from the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the murtis fixed to the lotus bases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach is cast in one with its base. The lotus is not a separate plate, so nothing lifts off and nothing needs lining up when the set comes out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill they darken over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered brass does darken, first in the recesses and then over the raised work. Lemon and salt bring the shine back if you want it, or leave it and the surface settles into a warmer tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52939960058178,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-LAX-086","price":5599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-laxmi-ganesh-murti-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"brass-kalash-hanging","title":"Brass Kalash Panel with Mango Leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flat brass kalash panel, cast in relief, with five mango leaves rising at the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 850 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with the relief darker in the recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: A row of figures either side of a lingam under an arch, over bands of waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanels: Five mango leaves at the mouth, a beaded collar and a band of triangles at the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Stood or hung in the mandir as the kalash form, rather than filled with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass kalash relief panel\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five leaves at the mouth are cast with a raised midrib and a fan of side veins, and the two outer ones curl over at the tips. Under a beaded collar and a band of triangles, the belly carries a crowd of small figures in relief standing either side of a lingam under an arch, with rows of wave lines running beneath them. Across the foot there is a raised inscription in Devanagari script. The back is flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kalash is the round-bellied, narrow-necked pot set at the centre of a rite and dressed with mango leaves at the mouth. Cast flat as a panel, the same form becomes a piece to stand or hang rather than to fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and cast in one piece. A flat panel this size at 850 g is thick metal, which is why the figures along the belly hold their edges instead of reading as a shallow stamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe relief will. How dark the recesses sit will not, because the figure band and the wave lines take polish unevenly and each panel is finished by hand after it comes out of the mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a pooja kalash?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A pooja kalash is a pot you fill with water and dress with leaves and a coconut. The panel is cast flat and closed, so it stands for the kalash rather than doing its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry cloth over the raised areas is usually enough. If roli or ash has settled into the wave lines and the figure band, use a soft dry brush rather than water, which sits in the deeper relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I fill it with water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. There is no opening anywhere in it. The mouth and the leaves are cast solid, so keep water, rice and the coconut in a separate pot and let the panel stand behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940493521218,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-KAL-062","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165810_jpg.jpg?v=1776518977"},{"product_id":"laxmi-ganesh-ji-brass-idol","title":"Brass Laxmi Ganesh Murti on One Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Laxmi Ganesh murti with both figures seated on one oval base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Laxmi with lotus buds, Ganesh with his trunk turned left and a mouse at his knee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: One oval base with a lotus-petal rim, flat underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Laxmi Ganesh murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaxmi holds a lotus bud in each raised hand; Ganesh turns his trunk to his left, and a small mouse sits at his knee on the base. A lidded pot stands on a tab that projects from the front edge between them. A band of lotus petals rings the oval base, under a line of beading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Laxmi Ganesh murti pairs the two deities worshipped together on Diwali night, cast side by side on a shared base so the pair is installed as one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast brass. At 350 g for a piece this wide there is metal all the way through, and a kitchen scale on the day it arrives settles it faster than any label could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. Each casting is filed and polished by hand, so the crown points, the petal band on the base and the depth of the shine shift a little between one murti and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not put a tape to it, so there is no height on this page and we will not print an estimate. The weight is the number we do have, and on a cast figure it tells you more than height does, because two murtis of the same height can differ by a kilo. If the height decides it, write to us and we will measure this one before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot on the murti itself. Water runs into the petal band on the base and under the two figures, and unlacquered brass left wet there will stain. A dry cloth after pooja keeps both faces clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52947409011010,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-LAX-146","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_161413_jpg.jpg?v=1776689362"},{"product_id":"shankh-chakra-namah-of-lord-vishnu-brass","title":"Brass Shankh Sudarshan Namah on One Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass shankh, sudarshan and namah standing in a row on one engraved base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with the cast recesses left darker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Sudarshan disc on the left, namah in the centre, shankh on the right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: One rectangular base on four stub feet, with a band of engraved arcs on the front face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Kept on a mandir shelf or a pooja chowki as the emblems of Vishnu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass shankh, sudarshan and namah on a base\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc on the left is a ring of pointed petals worked in two bands enclosing a raised centre boss, and the shankh on the right is a smooth spiral whorl set in the same flame-shaped surround. Between them the namah rises plain and unworked, three prongs off one foot, the outer two flicking outward at the tips. The base dips in a shallow curve along its top edge and stands on four stub corner feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shankh, sudarshan and namah are the three emblems of Vishnu, the conch, the discus and the upright name-mark, set out together in a mandir where the emblems stand in place of a figure of the deity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and cast rather than pressed. The three emblems and the base together come to 800 g, so a kitchen scale settles it on the day the parcel arrives. A plated shell this size would weigh a fraction of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot exactly. Each one is cast and then filed and polished by hand, so the depth of the petal work on the disc and the amount of dark left in the recesses shift a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a shankh you can blow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The conch here is a solid cast emblem in relief, made to be looked at. A blowing shankh is a hollow shell with the tip cut open, and it is sold as its own object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry cloth over the base once the offerings are cleared. If ghee or roli has dried into the petal work on the disc, warm water and an old toothbrush lift it out, and then dry the piece fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the three emblems lift off the base?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are checking that with the maker before stating it. What the photograph shows is each emblem standing on the base on its own small feet, which is not enough to tell a cast joint from a set one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52947426672962,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-SHK-056","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260130_151930_jpg.jpg?v=1776689361"},{"product_id":"laxmi-ganesh-ji-brass-idol-1","title":"Brass Laxmi Ganesh Murti on Lotus, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass Laxmi and Ganesh murti pair, each four armed on its own lotus base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Four arms each, Ganesh with the trunk turned left over a bowl, mouse at the lotus corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: An open lotus seat under each figure, petals cut singly and flared out past the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 murtis, sold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass Laxmi murti on a lotus base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass Ganesh murti on a lotus base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth figures sit with one leg folded and the other dropped over the edge of the seat, and the lotus petals under them are cut singly and tip outward past the figure, so each base is wider than the murti standing on it. Ganesh keeps the trunk swung left towards the bowl in his lower hand, and his mouse stands at the corner of the lotus, small enough to be missed. Laxmi holds a bud in each raised hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Laxmi Ganesh pair is the two murtis bought and installed together at Diwali, each on a lotus seat of its own, cast as two separate figures rather than as one group sharing a single base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The pair is listed at 5,500 g, which no plated casting of these two sizes reaches. Weigh them together on a kitchen scale when they arrive and the number answers the question for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpt will. The setting will not, since the pair was shot on a shop counter rather than a plain backdrop, so ignore the shelving behind and judge the figures and the lotus petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo height here, because nobody has measured this casting yet, and a guess two centimetres out is worse than a blank. Go by the weight in the spec above; that is the figure that separates a solid murti from a light one. Ask us and we will put a tape to the piece and come back to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the brass is bare on both. Water pools between the lotus petals, which are cut apart rather than moulded as one ring, so tip each figure and dry the base out afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne pair per shrine. The two are installed together and a single figure of either leaves the other side of the shelf empty, so the pair is the unit rather than the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the two sold separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. They ship as a pair and are priced as a pair. The bases match in petal count and height, which is the point of buying them together rather than pairing a Ganesh to a Laxmi from another sculpt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Big","offer_id":52948959723842,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-LAX-092-B","price":14599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":52948977582402,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-LAX-092-L","price":10299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":52948977713474,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-LAX-092-M","price":6399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":52948977844546,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-LAX-092-S","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-laxmi-ganesh-murti-on-lotus-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"saraswati-maa-brass-idol","title":"Brass Saraswati Murti with Veena, 250 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Saraswati murti seated on an open lotus with the veena across her lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Four arms, veena laid across the lap, tall tiered crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Two-tier open lotus with every petal engraved, flat underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Saraswati murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe veena lies across her lap, the gourd resting at her right knee and the peg head curving up past her left shoulder, held by the two lower hands. The lotus below is cut in two tiers, a cupped ring of petals under her and a flat spread beneath that, each petal engraved with a small lotus of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Saraswati murti carries the veena, the long-necked stringed instrument that names her as the deity of learning and music, and she is seated on an open lotus with four arms rather than two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast brass. At 250 g the piece is dense for its height, and the raised arms would snap on a thin plated shell. A kitchen scale on the day it arrives is the test to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. Every lotus petal on the base is engraved by hand, so the flower inside each one differs slightly, and the polish sits deeper in some petals than others from one murti to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not put a tape to it, so there is no height on this page and we will not print an estimate. The weight is the number we do have, and on a cast figure it tells you more than height does, because two murtis of the same height can differ by a kilo. If the height decides it, write to us and we will measure this one before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetter not. The open lotus holds water between its petals and under the seat, and unlacquered brass left wet there stains where a cloth cannot reach. Dry the murti after pooja instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52947447677250,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-SAR-151","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_160117_jpg.jpg?v=1776689356"},{"product_id":"durga-maa-brass-idol","title":"Brass Durga Murti on a Standing Lion","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass Durga murti with eight arms, seated side saddle on a standing lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, not mirror polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Eight arms carrying a curved sword, a mace, a trishul and a bow; lion vahana beneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudra: One right hand open and turned outward in abhaya mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: No separate base; the lion's four legs are the whole footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Durga murti with lion\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion carries the whole murti. Its four legs are the only feet the piece has, so it stands on a shelf with nothing beneath. The mane is cut in parallel strokes that stop dead at a flat, mask-like face, while the goddess above is worked in far finer relief, a beaded arch behind her head and a third eye on the brow. Eight arms fan out and stay clear of one another, a curved sword topping one side and a trishul the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Durga murti sets the goddess on her lion, arms fanned in a ring behind the shoulders and a weapon in each hand. The lion is cast as part of the murti, never as a separate stand the figure lifts off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. A plated shell of the same size would weigh a fraction of 1,400 g, and the arms stand free of the body, which a thin plated casting cannot do without cracking at the shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The satin surface takes light differently from casting to casting, and the fine work on the crown and the beaded arch varies with how far the finisher took the file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not put a tape to it, so there is no height on this page and we will not print an estimate. The weight is the number we do have, and on a cast figure it tells you more than height does, because two murtis of the same height can differ by a kilo. If the height decides it, write to us and we will measure this one before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Bare brass takes water. Dry it fully afterwards, working a cloth corner into the gaps between the arms and under the lion's jaw, or those recesses go grey before the rest of it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stand steady with no base?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. All four of the lion's legs reach the shelf and the tail is cast clear of the floor, so the weight sits over the footprint rather than behind it. A felt pad under each paw stops it marking wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52947452166466,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-DUR-089","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_160339_jpg.jpg?v=1776689355"},{"product_id":"durga-maa-brass-idol-superfine","title":"Superfine Brass Durga Murti on Jali Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Durga murti on a standing lion, mounted on a pierced jali base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Eight arms with a trishul, a mace, a bow and a lotus; lion standing beneath, tail looped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Superfine casting; the base lattice and the apron scrollwork are pierced right through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Rectangular jali base, lattice top, pierced scroll apron on all four sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Durga murti on a jali base\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 300 g the whole group lifts with two fingers, and the base is where the work went. Its top is a diamond lattice cut right through, and a band of pierced scrollwork runs round all four sides below it, so light passes under the lion's feet. The mane is worked in separate curls rather than combed strokes, the tail loops back on itself in a closed ring, and three necklaces on the goddess read apart from one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Sherawali form the goddess rides side saddle on her lion, one leg drawn up and the other resting against its shoulder, and a murti of the form is judged by how far the arms come away from the body before the finisher stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, but light. 300 g is the whole group including the base, and the piece is worked fine rather than built heavy, so judge it by the depth of the piercing rather than by heft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lattice is the variable. It is pierced by hand, so the holes are not all the same size and the apron scroll meets itself slightly differently on each of the four sides, and on each casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot measured, so not printed. A murti is the easiest thing in this trade to misjudge from a photograph, which is exactly why we are not going to estimate it from one. The weight above was measured. Tell us the shelf it is going on and we will measure the piece and answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brass is bare, so water is fine on the figure. The base is the catch. Its lattice holds a droplet in every hole, so tip it and take a cloth corner through afterwards or the base greys first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the base come off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The lion's feet, the lattice top and the pierced apron are one casting, so nothing unscrews and there is no felt underneath. Stand it on a mat if the shelf marks easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52947563807042,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-DUR-094","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_161028_jpg.jpg?v=1776689354"},{"product_id":"kansa-pooja-ghanti-small","title":"Kansa Ghanti with Carved Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa ghanti with a wooden handle carved with birds and a turned knop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze) bell, carved wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Rung at the opening of a pooja and through the aarti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 kansa ghanti with a carved wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is not metal. It is a turned length of pale wood, pierced and carved with a bird among leaves on each face, cut into rows of gadroons above and below, and finished with a small metal knop rather than with the wood itself. The bell under it is plain and smooth with no pattern on it at all, and the flare takes a mirror off the studio lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansa is bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, and a ghanti is the small handled bell rung to open a pooja and again at each turn of the aarti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid kansa in the bell and solid wood in the handle. At 150 g this is the small bell in the range, and almost all of that weight sits in the metal rather than in the handle above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame shows four sizes side by side and the listing sells the small one. The carving is cut by hand into wood, so the birds and the leaves differ from handle to handle and the grain never repeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is copper and tin. Brass is copper and zinc. Kansa reads paler and rings longer, which is why it has been used for bells and for eating vessels rather than for cooking pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a hanging ghanti?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A hanging ghanti is a fixed string of bells at a doorway. A pooja ghanti is held, rung at the opening of the rite and set back down on the thali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the bell with a dry cloth and keep water off the wood. When the metal dulls, a paste of lemon and salt on the bell alone brings it back, then rinse and dry it away from the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948344144194,"sku":"PP-KA-POO-GHA-069","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_190233_jpg.jpg?v=1776689352"},{"product_id":"brass-hanging-bells-antique-finish","title":"Antique Brass Hanging Bells with Deity Panels","description":"\u003cp\u003eNine brass bells hang from four cast deity panels linked in a vertical string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanels: Four square cast panels, each framed by a milled border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Ganesha on the second panel, Saraswati with a veena on the third\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Hung at a doorway or over the mandir arch and sounded on the way in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass hanging bell string with nine bells\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour square panels hang one under the other on plain rings, each panel framed by a milled border and carrying a figure cast in relief. Ganesha sits on the second panel and Saraswati plays a veena on the third. Two bells swing from crescent hooks at the sides of every panel, and a ninth hangs alone from the bottom ring, lower than the rest so it is the one a hand catches first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hanging bell string is the vertical run of small bells hung at a doorway or over a mandir arch, sounded by a hand or by the door as it swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back on the raised surfaces: a soft dry cloth, and nothing more. The dark in the recesses is the finish, not dirt — lemon, salt and tamarind will strip it out and the pattern will flatten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast brass, 800 g across the panels, the rings and the nine bells. The dark sitting in the recesses is the antique finish rather than a coating that could flake off the raised work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two are the same. Each bell is cast and finished by hand, so they differ a little in wall thickness and in tone, and the string never hangs with all nine at exactly the level shown here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a pooja ghanti?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A pooja ghanti is the single handled bell rung during aarti. A hanging string stays fixed at the door and is sounded by a hand or by the door itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry cloth over the bells and the raised figures, nothing more. Lemon, salt or tamarind will strip the dark out of the recesses and the panels will read flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo all nine bells ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, each carries its own clapper. They are cast at slightly different weights, so the string sounds as a spread of notes rather than as one pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52954577142082,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-GHA-068","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_155751_jpg.jpg?v=1776689355"},{"product_id":"brass-hanging-bells-antique-finish-1","title":"Antique Brass Hanging Bells with Swastik","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeven brass bells hang from three cast plaques, the lowest carrying a swastik.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 750 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanels: Three scrolled cast plaques with foliate arms and beaded frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Raised lettering on the top two plaques, a swastik on the lowest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Fixed at a doorway or over the mandir arch and sounded on the way in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass hanging bell string with seven bells\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the three plaques is cut as a scrolled cross with foliate arms rather than as a plain square. The top two carry raised lettering inside a beaded frame, the pair of words set either side of a doorway at Diwali; the lowest carries a swastik. Two bells hang from crescent hooks on the arms of every plaque, and a seventh drops from the bottom ring on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hanging bell string is the run of small bells fixed at a doorway or over a mandir arch, sounded on the way in so the household hears the rite begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back on the raised surfaces: a soft dry cloth, and nothing more. The dark in the recesses is the finish, not dirt — lemon, salt and tamarind will strip it out and the pattern will flatten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast brass across the plaques, the rings and the seven bells, at 750 g for the string. The dark in the scrollwork is the antique finish, not a lacquer sitting on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Each plaque and each bell is cast and finished by hand, so the depth of the scrollwork and the tone of the darkening move from one string to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the lettering say?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top two plaques carry the pair of words traditionally set either side of a doorway at Diwali, cast in raised relief. The third plaque carries a swastik instead of lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry cloth, nothing wet. The scrollwork holds the dark that gives the plaques their depth, and lemon, salt or tamarind lifts it straight out and leaves the pattern flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should it be hung?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the mandir arch or on the inside of the main door, high enough that the bells clear a head and low enough that a hand reaches the lowest one on the way past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52954579009858,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-GHA-072","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_155828_jpg.jpg?v=1776689357"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/collections\/navratri-collection-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787534537","url":"https:\/\/www.peetalparampara.in\/collections\/navratri-collection.oembed","provider":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}