{"product_id":"kumbakonam-traditional-brass-padi-measuring-cup-alakku","title":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Kumbakonam Brass Padi Measuring Cup (3 Sizes Available) - Traditional Pure Brass Rice Alakku Container","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif; line-height:1.75; color:#312727;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align:center; font-variant:small-caps; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003eSri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; color:#7a5c1e; letter-spacing:0.06em;\"\u003eKumbakonam Brass Padi Measuring Cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-style:italic; color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003eTraditional Rice Alakku · Solid Brass · Two-Tone Polish · Small, Medium \u0026amp; Big\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:0; border-top:1px solid #c9a84c; width:60%; margin:28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional brass Padi measuring cup is made by \u003cstrong\u003eSri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrying our family shop legacy since 1973 from \u003cstrong\u003eKumbakonam\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Padi is the ancient, time-tested measurement device used in South Indian households to portion daily cooking staples like raw rice, boiled rice, wheat, and flour. In our heritage culture, the Padi is also a deeply sacred symbol of abundance; filling it to the brim with grains during family weddings, home pujas, and housewarming functions represents a prayer for continuous food and wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"text-align:center; font-style:italic; color:#7a5c1e; border-top:1px solid #c9a84c; border-bottom:1px solid #c9a84c; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px auto;\"\u003e“Culture lives in the little things we continue: a measure of grain, a prayer for abundance, and the familiar brass vessel passed from one generation to the next.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stand behind our quality with total honesty. The image displayed on this page is a \u003cstrong\u003e100% real photo of the actual product\u003c\/strong\u003e taken inside our shop setup. We do not use any artificial computer graphics, digital filters, or AI-altered textures. What you see is exactly the high-quality brassware that will be carefully packed and delivered to your doorstep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup is cast out of high-grade solid brass metal, designed with a smooth cylindrical shape and reinforced rims for maximum strength. The exterior features a classic textured center grip band flanked by mirror-polished golden borders, providing a secure grip while maintaining an authentic look. Available in three scaled size variants ranging from a compact 1.7-inch cup up to a standard 2.8-inch kitchen container, these long-lasting brass measuring cups add true heritage value to both your daily cooking and family festive celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:0; border-top:1px solid #c9a84c; width:40%; margin:28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align:center; font-variant:small-caps; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003eTraditional Form \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Cylinder Padi Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e — Features the authentic South Indian deep cylindrical layout, engineered specifically for quick scooping and precise leveling of dry food grains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured Non-Slip Grip Band\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crafted with a distinct matte textured band running around the center body, making it very comfortable to hold even when your hands are covered in flour or water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuspicious Spiritual Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e — An indispensable item for regional home rituals like marriage ceremonies, Griha Pravesh entryways, and traditional grain storage offerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure Solid Brass Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cast from high-density solid brass metal from Kumbakonam that gives each cup an excellent durability profile, ensuring it will not crack, warp, or rust over decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Calibrated Size Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Offered in three convenient capacity variations—Small (50 ml), Medium (110 ml), and Big (250 ml)—to easily fit your specific kitchen measurement or ritual needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:0; border-top:1px solid #c9a84c; width:40%; margin:28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align:center; font-variant:small-caps; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co (Kumbakonam, Since 1973)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% Solid Brass with Two-Tone Polish Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cylindrical Vessel with Textured Center Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3 Options (Small, Medium, and Big)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotos\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% Raw \u0026amp; Real Product Images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:0; border-top:1px solid #c9a84c; width:40%; margin:28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align:center; font-variant:small-caps; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003eSize Guide · Small\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#000;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#1a1a1a; color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIndian \/ Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eGlobal \/ Imperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eVessel Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 45 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eApproximately 1.59 ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; 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padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e1.57 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.5 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e1.77 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:0; border-top:1px solid #c9a84c; width:40%; margin:28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align:center; font-variant:small-caps; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003eSize Guide · Medium\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#000;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#1a1a1a; color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIndian \/ Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eGlobal \/ Imperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eVessel Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 70 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eApproximately 2.47 ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.5 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e2.17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e110 millilitres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e3.72 US fluid ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eCereals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 100 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eApproximately 3.53 ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e1.97 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:0; border-top:1px solid #c9a84c; width:40%; margin:28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align:center; font-variant:small-caps; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003eSize Guide · Big\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#000;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#1a1a1a; color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIndian \/ Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eGlobal \/ Imperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eVessel Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; 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padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eCereals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 200 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eApproximately 7.05 ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.5 centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e2.56 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;\"\u003eImperial equivalents are approximate and rounded. Cereal weights are approximate and vary with the grain, density, and packing; they are separate from the vessel's own weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:0; border-top:1px solid #c9a84c; width:60%; margin:28px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align:center; font-variant:small-caps; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:#5a3e1b;\"\u003eSri Swaminathan \u0026amp; Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-style:italic; color:#7a5c1e;\"\u003eKumbakonam · Tamil Nadu · Trusted by Devotees \u0026amp; Collectors Across India \u0026amp; the World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Pvt Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":53181702897962,"sku":"11482","price":220.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":53181702930730,"sku":"11483","price":335.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Big","offer_id":53181702963498,"sku":"11484","price":550.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3170\/5898\/files\/20261024-111832.webp?v=1792830000","url":"https:\/\/sriswaminathan.com\/products\/kumbakonam-traditional-brass-padi-measuring-cup-alakku","provider":"Sri Swaminathan \u0026 Co Pvt Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}