A ragi kalasam (రాగి కలశం) is a copper kalasam – the pot used for kalasa sthapana. It is filled with water, mango leaves are arranged at the mouth, and a coconut is placed on top. The deity is invoked into the kalasam for the puja.
Which size do you need?
| Size |
Usually used for |
| 250 ml – Small |
Daily puja and small home pujas |
| 500 ml – Medium |
Gruhapravesham (two are used) |
| 1 litre – Large |
Varalakshmi vratam (the decorated kalasam) |
Sizes follow our Gruhapravesham list (two ½-litre kalasams) and Varalakshmi list (one big kalasam). See also kalasam decoration. For other pujas, ask your purohit or message us.
Caring for copper: clean with tamarind, or lemon and salt, rinse and dry.
Questions families ask
What size kalasam is needed for Gruhapravesham?
Usually two medium (about ½ litre) kalasams.
What size kalasam is used for Varalakshmi vratam?
One large kalasam, which is decorated as Ammavaru.
Goes well with
Ragi glass · Gruhapravesham kit · Varalakshmi vratham 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.
