Puja stand

Antique puja stand from India.

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$900.00

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Antique, 16th century bronze puja stand from India, with eight auspicious signs on top and dated inscriptions on the bottom.

What is puja?
Puja is a religious ritual performed by Hindus as an offering to various deities or distinguished guests. It is done on a variety of occasions and settings, from daily puja done in the home, to temple ceremonies and large festivals, or to begin a new venture. Puja is modeled on the idea of giving a gift or offering to a deity or important person and receiving their blessing. The two main areas where puja is performed is in the home and at public temples. There are many variations in scale, offering, and ceremony. Puja is also performed on special occasions such as Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja. Puja or Pooja is also a Hindu female first name.

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Weight 13.0000 lbs
Dimensions 6.717 × 5.915 in
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