Brass is one of the ‘Panch Dhaatus’ or five metals sacred to the Gods. This Brass Thaali for performing the Laxmi Puja or worship of Goddess Laxmi, contains (clockwise): a ‘kalash’ or vessel for holding the milk-and-water mixture, a bell, a bowl to hold the ‘prasada’ or sweetmeat offering, a container with lid for vermilion powder, a ‘diya’ to hold the cotton wick flame and an incense stick holder.
All items are made of Brass.
Items included:
Brass Thaali
Diameter: 21 cms (8.4")
Kalash
Height: 6 cms (2.4")
Base: 5 cms (2")
Incense Stick Holder
Height: 3.5 cms (1.4")
Base: 3.5 cms (1.4")
Prasada Container
Height: 3 cms (1.2")
Diameter: 4.5 cms (1.8")
Vermilion Container
Height: 2 cms (0.8")
Diameter: 3 cms (1.2")
Diya
Height: 4 cms (1.6")
Diameter: 3.5 cms (1.4")
Bell
Height: 5.5 cms (2.2")
Diameter: 3.5 cms (1.4")