{"product_id":"zishta-brass-shanku-chakra-bowl-set-of-2","title":"Brass Shanku Chakra Bowl - Engraved Pooja Offering Bowls with Ring Handles, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrass Shanku Chakra Bowl – Set of 2 is a pair of deep, round brass bowls with a ring handle on either side, carrying an engraved band around the body that includes the shanku and chakra, the symbols associated with Lord Vishnu, along with a diamond lattice pattern. It is handcrafted, sized larger than a typical pooja dibbi, and used to hold offerings, flowers, or water during rituals. It works well as a pooja room essential or as a symbolic Navratri or Diwali return gift for family, friends, and guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShanku and Chakra Engraving - Carries the conch and discus, symbols associated with Lord Vishnu, worked into an engraved band around the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond Lattice Detailing - A criss-cross pattern runs alongside the symbol engraving, giving the surface a fuller, more worked finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing Handles on Both Sides - Each bowl has a loop handle at either end, making it easier to lift, carry, or hang when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, Wide Bowl Shape - A rounded body with a wide mouth, suited for holding more than a shallow plate or small dibbi would.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Brass Build - Made from brass, the metal traditionally used for pooja bowls and offering vessels in Indian households.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Size for a Bowl - Measures about 8.5 cm \/ 3.3 in in diameter and 6 cm \/ 2.4 in in height, weighing close to 75 g \/ 2.65 oz, sized for a pooja shelf or altar corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Zishta Brass Shanku Chakra Bowl – Set of 2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Bowl, Not a Flat Plate - Unlike our Shanku Chakra Plate sets, this one has depth, making it more suited to holding water, loose flowers, or larger offerings rather than laying items flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles for Easy Handling - The ring handles make it simpler to move or hang the bowl compared to a plain rimless piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Fuller Engraved Surface - Combining the Vishnu motifs with a lattice pattern gives it a more detailed look than a bowl with symbol engraving alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Ready-Made Pair - Two identical bowls arrive in one order, useful for a symmetrical pooja setup or for gifting as a set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is this bowl typically used for in pooja?\u003cbr\u003eIt is used to hold offerings such as flowers, coins, or akshata, and its depth also makes it suitable for holding water during rituals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is this different from your Shanku Chakra Plate sets?\u003cbr\u003eThis is a deep bowl with handles, while the plate sets are flat and shallow. The bowl suits water or loose offerings better; the plates suit laying out items flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the ring handles on the sides for?\u003cbr\u003eThey make the bowl easier to lift or carry, and also allow it to be hung when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan this bowl hold water, or is it meant only for dry offerings?\u003cbr\u003eIt can hold water as well as dry offerings, since it has a deeper body than a flat pooja plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the engraved pattern cover the whole bowl or just a band around it?\u003cbr\u003eThe shanku, chakra, and lattice engraving run in a band around the body, while the base and rim are left plain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Zishta","offers":[{"title":"Set of 2","offer_id":44994907045939,"sku":"ZCOM362","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9772\/0115\/files\/brass-shanku-chakra-bowl-set-of-2-zishta-navratri-return-gifts.jpg?v=1791462330","url":"https:\/\/desilocal.co\/products\/zishta-brass-shanku-chakra-bowl-set-of-2","provider":"Desi Local Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}