About this piece
Description
Brass Abhishek Patra Plate, Handcrafted Somasutra Vessel for Shiva Lingam & Deity Puja — a handcrafted brass tray with a built-in drainage channel (Somasutra) used to channel milk, water, honey, or ghee poured during Abhishekam. It measures 12 cm long x 19 cm wide x 12 cm deep, weighs about 650 grams, and comes in a golden brass finish.
Product Highlights
- Dimensions: 12 cm (L) x 19 cm (W) x 12 cm (D)
- Weight: Approx. 650 grams
- Material: Solid brass (Pital / Peetal / Pittal)
- Package Contents: 1 Abhisheka Patra plate (Somasutra Peetam)
Craftsmanship
Handcrafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques, this plate's Somasutra drainage channel ensures a smooth, controlled flow of offerings during Shiva Abhishekam.
Ritual Use
Traditionally placed beneath or around a Shiva Lingam or deity idol, the Abhisheka Patra, also known as Somasutra Plate, Snana Patra, or Jal Patra, channels sacred water, milk, honey, or ghee offerings during daily pooja and larger temple rituals.
Suited For
- Daily Shiva Abhishekam and home pooja
- Temple installations and donations
- Vedic ceremonies performed by priests
- Housewarming, wedding, or religious gifting
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions and weight of this Abhisheka Patra?
It measures 12 cm long x 19 cm wide x 12 cm deep and weighs about 650 grams.
What is it made of?
Solid brass, also known regionally as Pital, Peetal, or Pittal.
What is a Somasutra plate used for?
It channels the sacred offerings, such as water, milk, honey, or ghee, poured during Shiva Lingam Abhishekam.
Is this suitable for home use, or only temples?
Both — it's sized for home pooja as well as temple Abhishekam setups.
How do I clean and maintain it?
Clean with warm water using lemon, tamarind, or Pitambari powder for lasting shine.
Frequently Asked Questions
It measures 12 cm long x 19 cm wide x 12 cm deep and weighs about 650 grams.
Solid brass, also known regionally as Pital, Peetal, or Pittal.
It channels the sacred offerings, such as water, milk, honey, or ghee, poured during Shiva Lingam Abhishekam.
Both; it is sized for home pooja as well as temple Abhishekam setups.
Clean with warm water using lemon, tamarind, or Pitambari powder for lasting shine.
The Bhunes promise
Bought with confidence, treasured for generations
Handcrafted in India
Made by master artisans using traditional temple casting, since 2017.
Packed with care
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