What is it?
A trishul is the three-pronged staff carried by Shiva, kept in the home mandir as an emblem rather than as a working object, usually mounted upright on its own base.
Also known as a trishool, shiva trident, trident stand, pital trishul or mandir trishul.
What is in the box?
- 1 brass trishul on a stepped square base
How do I look after it?
- Wash 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.
- Brass 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.
- To bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.
- Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.
- Not dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.
- If you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.