An Active Environmental Filter — Not Just a Decor Piece

Handcrafted with generational mastery by Sri Swaminathan & Co. in the ancient metal-casting hub of Kumbakonam, this heavy-weight 17cm brass Urli acts as an active environmental filter. In our Vedic heritage, filling a wide brass basin with water and fresh flowers replicates the Samudra Manthan, turning your home entryway or mandir into a landing pad for universal life-force energy (Prana). Choose between two masterfully sculpted design variants.

• ✦ Active Prana filter — Samudra Manthan principle
• ✦ 17cm diameter × 9cm height — heavy solid brass
• ✦ Guardian elephant-head handles — both variants
• ✦ Handcrafted by Sri Swaminathan & Co., Kumbakonam

Variant 2 — Vaishnava: Namam, Shankha & Chakra with Elephant Hook Handles

The body of this Urli is engraved with the sacred Vishnu Namam (Urdhva Pundra — the divine mark of Lord Venkateswara), flanked by the Shankha (Conch) and Chakra (Discus) of Lord Vishnu, set within traditional floral vine engravings. The interior base carries the Ashtamangala symbols in full relief. The side handles feature elephant heads holding free-moving brass lifting hooks/rings in their trunks — allowing the vessel to be carried ceremonially during processions.

Best for Vaishnava households, Tirupati devotees, and those seeking the protective energy of Lord Vishnu’s divine weapons in their home space.

• ✦ Vishnu Namam (Urdhva Pundra) engraved on body
• ✦ Shankha & Chakra — divine weapons of Lord Vishnu
• ✦ Elephant heads with free-moving brass lifting hooks
• ✦ Interior: Ashtamangala symbols in full relief

Variant 1 — Ashtalakshmi: 3D Goddess Medallions with Solid Elephant-Head Handles

The outer bowl features high-relief 3D icons of the Ashtalakshmi — the eight divine forms of Goddess Lakshmi — nestled inside individual floral arch alcoves. Solid sculpted elephant-head handles flank the bowl on both sides. Best for invoking Sthira Lakshmi — permanent, unshakeable household wealth. The guardian elephants mimic the cosmic Diggajas that bathe the goddess, ensuring financial security and family peace.

• ✦ 3D Ashtalakshmi in deep-set floral arch alcoves
• ✦ Solid sculpted elephant-head handles
• ✦ Invokes Sthira Lakshmi — permanent household wealth
• ✦ 17cm diameter × 9cm height × 3cm handle

Three Sacred Uses — Vastu, Festival & Prasad

Entryway Vastu Shield: Open water + elephant guardians filter negative energy at your threshold before it enters your family space. Festival Centrepiece: Float marigolds, roses, lotus & oil diyas for Diwali Lakshmi Puja, Varalakshmi Vratam, Navratri & Griha Pravesh. Prasad Offering Pot: Display fresh temple fruits, dry fruits & sacred offerings at the feet of your deities.

• ✦ Entryway Vastu shield — filters negative energy
• ✦ Festival centrepiece — Diwali, Navratri, Griha Pravesh
• ✦ Prasad offering pot — fruits & sacred offerings
• ✦ Float marigolds, roses, lotus & oil diyas

Craftsmanship — The Ashtalakshmi Arch Alcove

Each Mahalakshmi figure is set within a deep-set arch alcove — drawn from the sanctum sanctorum niches of Kumbakonam’s ancient temples. Fully sculpted with crown, jewellery, four arms & mudra details visible to the naked eye. Above the deity zone runs a lotus petal band, and the base carries a radiant lotus petal skirt.

• ✦ Deep-set arch alcove — temple sanctum design language
• ✦ Fully sculpted — crown, jewellery, four arms & mudra
• ✦ Lotus petal band above deity zone
• ✦ Lotus petal skirt at base

Base Detail & Care

The base features a diamond-weave centre surrounded by radiating lotus petal bands, with elephant-head handles anchoring the vessel from below. Rinse after each flower display to prevent mineral rings. Clean with lemon juice, tamarind paste, or Pitambari powder. Avoid wire scrubbers near 3D deity profiles and line engravings.

• ✦ Diamond-weave base — radiating lotus petal bands
• ✦ 100% solid Kumbakonam brass — lead-free
• ✦ Rinse after flowers — prevents mineral rings
• ✦ Clean with lemon, tamarind or Pitambari powder

The high-polish gold surface catches and reflects light from every angle — which is exactly what makes it glow so beautifully in your home, temple, or office.

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