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Copper Chombhu Kalasam - Traditional Tamil Nadu Sombu | 500ml, 750ml, 1L
Copper Chombhu Kalasam - Traditional Tamil Nadu Sombu | 500ml, 750ml, 1L
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Rs. 650.00
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Rs. 850.00
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SKU : 8011
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🚚 free shipping on all orders above ₹2,000 for India delivery only.
Tamil Nadu: 1-3 days
South India (outside Tamil Nadu): 2–5 days
Rest of India: 5–10 days
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Copper Chombhu – Traditional Southern Tamil Nadu Kalasam for Temple & Home Festivals
What is Copper Chombhu?
Copper Chombhu (also called Copper Kalasam or Sombu) is a traditional copper water pot widely used in Southern Tamil Nadu rituals, temple festivals, and home ceremonies. This sacred vessel has been used for centuries in Hindu worship for storing holy water, performing abhishekam, and conducting traditional rituals. The beautiful polished copper shine adds sacred elegance to any festival or pooja.
Traditional Southern Tamil Nadu Design
- Round pot shape with wide belly (kalasam style)
- Narrow neck with wide flared rim for easy pouring
- Smooth polished copper with beautiful reddish-golden shine
- No handle, no spout – traditional simple design
- Flat stable base – sits securely during rituals
- Pure copper – authentic traditional material
- ✅ WASHABLE – Pure copper, can be cleaned with water
Perfect for Temple Festivals & Home Rituals
Temple festivals: Essential vessel for temple ceremonies, processions, and large-scale rituals. Widely used in Southern Tamil Nadu temples during festivals like Panguni Uthiram, Chithirai, Aadi Perukku, and Navaratri.
Home festivals: Perfect for home celebrations like Varalakshmi Vratam, Golu, Pongal, and family pooja ceremonies. The traditional design brings authentic Tamil culture to your home.
Abhishekam rituals: Hold sacred water, milk, panchamrit, or holy liquids for pouring over deity idols during abhishekam.
Kalasam setup: Use as the main kalasam pot for auspicious ceremonies. Fill with water, place mango leaves and coconut on top (sold separately).
Storing holy water: Store Ganga water, temple theertham, or sacred water for daily pooja use.
Why Copper is Sacred
Copper has been used in Hindu rituals for thousands of years. It purifies water, has antimicrobial properties, and is considered highly auspicious in Vedic tradition. Water stored in copper vessels is believed to balance the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in Ayurveda.
3 Capacity Options – Choose Based on Your Need
- 500 ml (SKU 8011) – ₹650 – 200 grams (approx) – Compact for home pooja
- 750 ml (SKU 8012) – ₹950 – 250 grams (approx) – Ideal for family rituals
- 1000 ml (SKU 8693) – ₹800 – 300 grams (approx) – Perfect for temple festivals
Note: Weight may vary slightly. All capacities are approximate.
Perfect For
- Temple festivals and processions
- Home festivals (Varalakshmi Vratam, Golu, Pongal)
- Abhisheka rituals
- Kalasam setup for auspicious ceremonies
- Storing holy water and Theertha
- Traditional Tamil weddings and events
- Daily pooja in Southern Tamil Nadu style
Why Choose Sri Swaminathan & Co?
Pure copper construction, authentic Southern Tamil Nadu traditional design, 3 capacity options for different needs, widely used in temple and home festivals, washable and durable, and trusted by temples and Tamil families.
Care & Maintenance
Wash with water after each use. Clean with tamarind paste, lemon juice, or salt and vinegar to remove tarnish and restore shine. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely. Copper naturally develops a patina over time – this is normal and considered sacred.
Shipping
Carefully packed with protective materials. Available in all 3 capacities.
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Pure copper. Traditional Tamil Nadu style. Essential for festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand this completely. You are buying online from a shop you have never visited. Here is the truth: Sri Swaminathan & Co has been standing at 61, Bakthapuri Street, Kumbakonam since 1973 — over 53 years. We are not a warehouse or a reseller. We are a family shop, rooted in Kumbakonam, where priests, temples, and devotees from across Tamil Nadu have been coming for generations. Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, UK, and USA visit us when they come to Kumbakonam — because they know us. You can walk into our shop any day. We are real.
Because most sites sell products. We sell legacy. Every item in our shop — whether it is a small brass lamp or a 4-foot Panchaloha idol — comes from craftsmen whose families have been doing this since the Chola period. We do not source from factories. We do not compromise on material or finish to reduce price. When you buy from us, you are not just getting a product — you are getting 53 years of trust, traditional craftsmanship, and the assurance that what you receive is exactly what a devotee deserves.
This is a fair concern and we respect it. Here is why we do not offer COD — our products are handcrafted, fragile, and carefully packed for safe delivery. COD returns damage both the product and the trust. Instead, we offer something better: WhatsApp us before you order. We will send you a video of the actual product — the exact piece you will receive. You can ask us anything. Only when you are fully satisfied, you pay. Our 53-year reputation is our guarantee — we cannot afford to let even one customer down.
Not at all — and we are glad you asked this. Our products are made of brass and Panchaloha — metals that naturally catch and reflect light from every angle. What you see as dark shades or bright reflections in photos is simply the metal doing what metal does — glowing, reflecting, and shining. We photograph every product as-is, with no filters, no AI, no editing. That reflection you see in the photo? You will see the same beautiful glow when it sits in your pooja room. It is not a defect — it is the character of real metal.
Yes — and here is why we say this with full confidence. Panchaloha idols require the right alloy, the right casting method, and the right finishing — done by craftsmen who understand the spiritual significance of what they are making. Our Panchaloha idols are hand-cast in Kumbakonam and Swamimalai by hereditary artisans using the traditional lost-wax method — the same method used to make idols for consecrated temples across South India. Priests trust our idols for temple installation. Families trust us for home pooja rooms. In 53 years, that trust has never been broken.