An ittadi kalasam (ఇత్తడి కలశం) is a brass kalasam – the pot that is filled with water, topped with mango leaves and a coconut and placed at the centre of a puja. Kalasa sthapana is the first step of most vratams, Gruhapravesham and homams.
Which size to buy
| Size |
Price |
Good for |
| 500 ml (medium) |
₹460 |
Varalakshmi and Satyanarayana vratams, daily puja |
| 1 litre (large) |
₹840 |
Gruhapravesham, homams, weddings |
Brass or copper – both are used. Some families prefer copper for the kalasam; see Ragi kalasam (copper).
Questions families ask
Brass or copper kalasam – which is better?
Both are traditional and both are used for kalasa sthapana. Use what your family or purohit follows.
How do I clean a brass kalasam?
Rub with tamarind or lemon and a little salt, rinse and dry fully.
Goes well with
Ragi kalasam (copper) · Brass glass · Gruhapravesham kit
Delivery: shipped across India, ₹100 flat delivery per order. Returns are accepted if an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong.
Buying for a whole puja? Send your samagri list on WhatsApp (+91 81210 07481) and we pack it together, or pick a ready puja samagri kit. For the Telugu, English and Hindi name of every item, see Telugu Pooja Samagri Names.
