{"product_id":"18x18x6-5-wooden-pooja-chowki-bajot-gold-boarder","title":"Wooden White Pooja Chowki - 18x18x6.5-Inches Gold Border Bajot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003echowki\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called a \u003cstrong\u003ebajot\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a low wooden platform used to raise deity idols, a kalash or a puja thali off the floor during ritual. It is what a mandir sits on, and it works equally well as a standalone altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one is 18 inches square in mango wood, hand-painted white with a gold border and a mandala top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18\" × 18\" × 6.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 3.04 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid mango wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: hand-embossed painting, white with a gold border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen it is used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatyanarayan Puja\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the deity is seated on the chowki for the ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVaralakshmi Vratam\u003c\/strong\u003e and Lakshmi Puja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolu and Navratri\u003c\/strong\u003e displays, where several chowkis are stacked into steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGanesh Chaturthi\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the seat for the idol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGriha pravesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutside ritual: a meditation seat, a plant stand or a low accent table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe two options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase unit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the chowki on its own. \u003cstrong\u003eWith cover\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a fitted padded cover cut to these dimensions, which protects the painted top and finishes the setup for a ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe with a dry cloth. Keep out of direct sunlight. Avoid standing water or oil from diyas directly on the painted surface — this is what the cover is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping and assurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. If it arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it — transit damage is covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a chowki and a bajot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing — they are two names for the same thing. Chowki is more common in north India, bajot in the west. Both mean a low platform for ritual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the cover option add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fitted padded cover cut to this chowki's dimensions. It protects the painted top when idols and lamps sit directly on it, and gives the setup a finished look for a ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put a lit diya on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but use the cover. An open flame directly on the hand-painted surface will mark it over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold a mandir?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At 18 inches square it takes a compact mandir, and it is regularly used as the riser under one. For a 22\" or 24\" wide mandir, choose a wider bajot instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It arrives as a single solid piece, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolid mango wood, hand-painted white with a gold border with embossed detailing. Painted by hand in India, so small variations are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe with a dry cloth. Keep it out of direct sunlight so the painted finish holds its colour, and avoid water or solvent cleaners on the hand-painted surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping is insured and we cover transit damage. Photograph the damage and email contact@urliutsav.com and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, within 30 days, in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer, so for an item this size please measure your space before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full range of home temples, bajots and chowkis in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/collections\/wooden-pooja-mandirs-bajot-chowki-usa\"\u003eHome Temples \u0026amp; Mandirs\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Bajot – With Cover","offer_id":67698270863433,"sku":"bajot-95-cover","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bajot – Base Unit","offer_id":67698270896201,"sku":"bajot-95","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/4002\/6953\/files\/WhiteChowki-UrliUtsav-main.jpg?v=1792243537","url":"https:\/\/colig.shop\/products\/18x18x6-5-wooden-pooja-chowki-bajot-gold-boarder","provider":"Silvara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}