Puja Table | Bajot Chowki Meenakari | 6" mala-bag the sacred eight-metal alloy traditionally

the sacred eight-metal alloy traditionally used in temple murtis across India

or quiet stillness

a place that resides beyond what the physical eye can perceive

A strap keeps the bag secure while chanting

The wood frame is hinged at the center

Puja Table | Bajot Chowki Meenakari | 6" mala-bag the sacred eight-metal alloy traditionallyA small platform meant to hold something sacred that is the heart of the bajot, also known as a pooja chowki or manai palagai. Hand finished in India, this elevated stool is built from wood and wrapped in a gold foil covering, layered with rich meenakari enamel work a traditional painting style that originated in Rajasthan in vibrant red, green, and blue. The platform rests on a sturdy base, lifting whatever sits upon it just enough to honor it.