{"product_id":"premium-brass-ganesha-urli-bowl-traditional-indian-decor","title":"Elegant Brass Ganesha Urli - A Touch of Indian Brass Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn urli is a wide Indian bowl filled with water so petals and floating diyas sit on the surface. This one is built onto a footed brass base with a tall pierced backplate rising behind it, carrying a seated Ganesha under an arch. It is the only piece in our urli range with a deity worked into it, which is why it tends to end up in a mandir rather than on a coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 12 inches, measured to the top of the backplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3,400 g (approx. 7.5 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid brass, uncoated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: natural brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeet: four cast feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3,400 g of solid brass — approx. 7.5 lb.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weight is mostly in the base and the feet, which is what stops a piece this tall from being top-heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe backplate is pierced, not stamped.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light passes through the scrollwork around Ganesha, so a diya in the bowl lights the arch from below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast openwork around the bowl too.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sides of the bowl carry the same pierced motif, and it sits on four sculpted feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncoated brass.\u003c\/strong\u003e No lacquer, no plating. It will deepen in tone and you can polish it back whenever you want to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the height\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 12 inches is measured to the top of Ganesha's crown. The bowl itself is shallow — this is a shrine piece with a bowl in it, not a deep vessel. If you want depth for floating flowers, the hammered brass urli holds far more water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree brass urlis, three different jobs:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/elegant-brass-hammered-urli-traditional-indian-decor\"\u003eHammered brass urli\u003c\/a\u003e — plain hammered bowl, two sizes, $140 and $170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/set-of-5-brass-mini-urli-bowls-prasad-bowl-handcrafted-pooja-urli-indian-decor-return-gift-favors-4-inch-brass-urli-set\"\u003eBrass mini urli set of 5\u003c\/a\u003e — 4-inch prasad bowls, $90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA home mandir, as the piece the diya sits in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn entryway console, where the backplate reads from across the room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Ganesh Chaturthi setup, with the murti beside it and petals in the bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA shelf or niche deep enough for a 12-inch piece to stand upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA puja room floor arrangement during Diwali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Ganesha piece is the safe choice for a griha pravesh or a housewarming, because Ganesha is the god you install first in a new home. It also suits a wedding, a new business opening and Ganesh Chaturthi itself. It arrives in plain packaging with no price on it. If you need several — for a temple, a community event or corporate gifting — get in touch before ordering and we will confirm stock and talk about price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Ganesha part of the bowl or separate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne piece. The backplate and the bowl are joined, not assembled, so there is nothing to attach and nothing to lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep is the bowl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShallow. The 12-inch figure is the full height to the top of the crown, not the bowl. It takes enough water for petals and a floating diya, not a deep pool. Our hammered brass urli is the one to buy if depth matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put a real oil diya in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Brass takes heat without trouble. Let it cool before you wipe it out, and do not leave oil standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it solid brass or plated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolid brass throughout, uncoated. Nothing is plated onto it, so there is no finish to wear through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it darken over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and that is normal for uncoated brass. Some people polish it back every few months, others prefer the deeper tone it settles into. Either is fine — nothing is wrong with the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth. Brass darkens naturally with air and handling; if you want it bright again, any household brass polish will lift it in a few minutes. Do not put it in the dishwasher and do not leave water standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stand steady on a shelf?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The four cast feet spread the base wider than the bowl and the mass sits low. It is not a piece that tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for prasad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetter for petals, water and diyas. For prasad we would point you at the mini urli set, which is made for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order several for an event?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — get in touch before you order if you need more than a few. We can usually help on price for larger quantities and confirm stock before you commit to a date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery order is insured. Photograph the box and the piece and contact us, and we will sort out a replacement or a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/urlibowls\"\u003eUrli Bowls \u0026amp; Centerpieces\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indian-festive-decor\"\u003eDiwali \u0026amp; Festive Decor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67698269683785,"sku":"brass-ganesha-urli","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/4002\/6953\/files\/ganeshabrassurli-9.jpg?v=1792243531","url":"https:\/\/colig.shop\/products\/premium-brass-ganesha-urli-bowl-traditional-indian-decor","provider":"Silvara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}