This Puja Kalash/Lota is made of pure copper, it is 3.5 inch in height, 3 inch in Diameter and weighing approx 100 gms.
A Puja Kalash/Lota is an important vessel accompaniment in puja rituals, housewarming, wedding, while receiving important dignitaries, during festive occasions and as a welcome sign at the entrance of houses.
Puja Kalash/Lota is generally used while praying or doing any Puja to keep water in it either just to offer deity or in specific occasions or puja, loti / kalash is filled with water or rice & mango leaves are placed in the mouth of the pot and a coconut is placed over it. A red or white thread is tied around its neck. This way it represents the inert body which when filled with the divine life force gains the power to do all the wonderful things that makes life what it is.
Cleaning Precautions:
- Clean your copper ware by hand and avoid dishwasher as the detergent can cause oxidation leading to permanent damage.
- Use a solution of equal quantities vinegar or lemon juice and salt diluted with some water at such times but don’t use it regularly.
- Avoid scratchy cleaners like steel wool.
- A simple, soft cleaning liquid on soap base, hot water and a soft washing cloth is best for daily use.
- Use Copper Shining Powder for cleaning the copper utensils. Completely safe and gentle on hands.
- Copper Utensils Tarnish from time to time. This is Normal for an Authentic Copper utensils.
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