Puja Items

The sound of the shankha symbolises the sacred Om sound. Vishnu holding the conch represents him as the god of sound. Brahma Vaivarta Purana declares that shankha is the residence of both Lakshmi and Vishnu, bathing by the waters led through a shankha is considered as like bathing with all holy waters at once. Sankha Sadma Purana declares that bathing an image of Vishnu with cow milk is as virtuous as performing a million yajnas (fire sacrifices), and bathing Vishnu with Ganges river water frees one from the cycle of births. It further says "while the mere sight of the conch (shankha) dispels all sins as the Sun dispels the fog, why talk of its worship?" Padma Purana asserts the same effect of bathing Vishnu by Ganges water and milk and further adds doing so avoids evil, pouring water from a shankha on one's own head before a Vishnu image is equivalent to bathing in the pious Ganges river.

In Buddhism, the conch shell has been incorporated as one of the eight auspicious symbols, also called Ashtamangala.

Dimensions: 8 inches (L) x 4 inches (W) approx
Weight: 966 gms approx

 

Garuda is a Hindu divinity, usually the mount (vahana) of the Lord Vishnu.Garuda is depicted as having the golden body of a strong man with a white face,red wings,and an eagle's beak and with a crown on his head.This ancient deity was said to be massive,large enough to block out the sun.

The bell design in Garuda makes an enlightening and rich sound which incorporates 'Aum' in it. 'Aum' is the basis of all sounds or notes. A bell is rung with the desire indicating the invocation of divinity, so that virtuous and noble forces enter (home and heart) and the demonic and evil forces from within, depart.

It is mentioned in the Shastras that one should always wear a pavitra / fresh (clean and washed) cloth while doing pooja everyday. And 'Dhoti' is the purest forms of cloth. Dhoti is the recommended cloth while doing puja, yajna, attending religious ceremonies. It is made to be washed everyday and easily dried up to wear every next day. For the word itself means 'Dho' (wash) + 'ti' (wear fresh next day).

Fabric: Pure Cotton
Print: White
Width of Dhoti: 9 Meter
Length of Dhoti: 5 Meter
Weight: 610 gms

When men stand with their feet together after wearing a dhoti, a shape synonymous to the alphabet ‘W’ is formed in the downward direction of the dhoti. Through its centre point the inherent energy in the dhoti is emitted continuously in the upward direction. Hence, it is perceived subtly that just as Sri Lakshmi stands in the lotus, similarly the person is standing in the sheath of the inherent energy emitted by the dhoti. This upward the inherent energy in the dhoti is transmitted towards the person wearing the dhoti like the plume of smoke arising after putting Dhoop (Black incense) on the live coals during puja and a protective sheath is formed around him. This energy spreads in the body of the person. The presence of negative energies is also reduced. The white color of the dhoti drives back the attacks of the negative energies from the outer atmosphere.

Fabric: Pure Cotton
Print: Brown
Width of Dhoti: 9 Meter
Length of Dhoti: 5 Meter
Weight: 580 gms

An Abhishek is the bathing part of a puja that usually is done with sacred water. In puja, a deity is called, seated, greeted, bathed, dressed, fed and praised. The bathing of the deity is the ABHISHEKA part of the puja. During an elaborate bathing ceremony, a deity is bathed not only in water, but also with milk, yoghurt, butter milk, honey, clarified butter, sugar, and all kinds of fruit juices. After this bathing, the sacred image is dressed, ornamented, fed and praised with hymns accompanied by bells, drums and other instruments.

Dimensions: 7 inches (H) x 3.5 inches (W) approx
Weight: 400 gms approx

Vamavarti Left Hand Shankh for blowing during Aarti and Pujas. Real conch shell for your altar and deity temples.

The Shankh has been a vital part of Hindu rituals from time immemorial. It first made its appearance in the Puranas during the churning of the ocean. It is believed that the planetary elements like the sun, the moon and the stars are stationed at the base of the shankh, the deity Parajapati on its surface, and Ganga and Saraswati at the forefront. It is also believed to emit vibrations that not only destroy germ in the atmosphere but also amplify one’s devotion to the Gods.

Other uses of this shankh:
• Sprinkling water during Aarti.
• For offering Gangajal.

Dimensions: 5 inches (L) x 3.25 inches (W) approx
Weight: 425 gms approx

The shankha is a sacred emblem used as a trumpet in Hindu ritual,and in the past was used as a war trumpet.The shankha is praised in Hindu scriptures as a giver of fame,longevity and prosperity, the cleanser of sin and the abode of Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth and consort of Vishnu. The shankha is displayed in Hindu art in association with Vishnu. As a symbol of water,it is associated with female fertility and serpents (Nagas).

Dimensions: 6 inches (L) x 3.5 inches (W)
Weight: 400 grams

Laxmi Narayne Shanka for blowing during Aarti and Pujas. Real conch shell for your altar and deity temples. The natural Shankh which has removes negative energies and purifies the surroundings.

The Shankh has been a vital part of Hindu rituals from time immemorial. It first made its appearance in the Puranas during the churning of the ocean. It is believed that the planetary elements like the sun, the moon and the stars are stationed at the base of the shankh, the deity Parajapati on its surface, and Ganga and Saraswati at the forefront. It is also believed to emit vibrations that not only destroy germ in the atmosphere but also amplify one’s devotion to the Gods.

An Abhishek is the bathing part of a puja that usually is done with sacred water. In puja, a deity is called, seated, greeted, bathed, dressed, fed and praised. The bathing of the deity is the ABHISHEKA part of the puja. During an elaborate bathing ceremony, a deity is bathed not only in water, but also with milk, yoghurt, butter milk, honey, clarified butter, sugar, and all kinds of fruit juices. After this bathing, the sacred image is dressed, ornamented, fed and praised with hymns accompanied by bells, drums and other instruments.

Uses of this Shankh are:
1) Sprinkling water during Aarti.
2) For offering Gangajal.
3) For offering Pachamrit bath to the deities.

Dimensions: 8.5 inches (H) x 4.5 inches (W) approx
Weight: 920 gms approx

Note: This shankh is not blowing. Only use for abhishek deity puja.

ABHISHEKA part of the puja. During an elaborate bathing ceremony, a deity is bathed not only in water, but also with milk, yoghurt, butter milk, honey, clarified butter, sugar, and all kinds of fruit juices. After this bathing, the sacred image is dressed, ornamented, fed and praised with hymns accompanied by bells, drums and other instruments.

Uses of this Shankh are:
1) Sprinkling water during Aarti.
2) For offering Gangajal.
3) For offering Pachamrit bath to the deities.

Dimensions: 5.25 inches (H) x 2.5 inches (W) approx
Weight: 200 gms approx