Vintage Steling Silver Puja Thali Puja Set

An antique sterling silver puja thali set with a kumkum container affixed to the tray. Tray features an array of gold bells. Excellent antique condition and stamped for sterling silver. Very likely made by hand in Rajasthan. Extremely difficult item to locate.

During a ceremony, the tray is designed to hold:

Turmeric paste/Sindoor (Vermilion) paste/Rangoli color for holy symbols like 'Om', 'Swastika' etc.
Akshata (unbroken rice grains).
Diyas and incense sticks(Agarwood).
Coconut.
Flowers (marigold, rose & various designs with single color petals or a combination of different colors).
Indian sweets for Prasad.
Holy water in a container.

Along with these Ghanta (bell), Conch (Shankha), Mangal kalasha (holy pitcher) with holy water, Ghee, Camphor, Betel-leaves, Tulsi, Milk, Fresh fruits, Sandalwood-paste, Kumkum, Murti (earthen images) of deities and gold or silver coins (as needed).

Dimensions: 11"
Weight: 460+ grams

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