Brass Shanku Chakra Namam Pooja Plate 6.4 Inch

Brass Shanku Chakra Namam Pooja Plate 6.4 Inch - Engraved Vaishnava Divya Ayudha Puja Thali with Sunburst

Om Namo Venkatesaya! This exceptional Brass Shanku Chakra Namam Pooja Plate is a premium solid brass puja thali measuring 6.4 inches in diameter, 0.5 inches in depth, and weighing 60 grams, featuring a magnificent engraving of the three supreme Vaishnava Divya Ayudha (divine weapons and symbols) of Lord Vishnu and Lord Venkateswara — the Shanku (Panchajanya conch), the Chakra (Sudarshana discus), and the Namam (Urdhva Pundra Thirunamam) — set against a resplendent radiating sunburst background. This plate is the quintessential puja thali for Sri Vaishnava devotees, Tirupati pilgrims, and all devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala.

The engraving fills the entire interior recessed surface with a precise and spiritually potent composition: a bold radiating sunburst (surya kirana pattern) of fine golden line-art rays emanates from the centre of the upper half of the plate, filling the background with the divine luminous Tejas (radiance) of Lord Vishnu. A clean horizontal dividing bar separates the upper radiance field from the lower section. The three Vaishnava Divya Ayudha are arranged symmetrically on ornate pedestals/stands with cross-bar bases along this dividing bar: on the left is the Shanku — the Panchajanya, Lord Vishnu’s divine conch shell, which he blew at the start of the Kurukshetra war and which represents the primordial sound of creation (Om/Pranava), the victory call of righteousness, and the blessing of long life; in the centre and tallest is the Namam — the Urdhva Pundra Thirunamam or Sri Vaishnava tilak mark, the tall bifurcated golden U-shaped mark (representing the two divine feet of Lord Vishnu/Venkateswara as the supreme refuge) with the central vertical Srichurna (red/golden) line representing the presence of Goddess Mahalakshmi within the Lord; on the right is the Chakra — the Sudarshana Chakra, Lord Vishnu’s spinning discus of cosmic time, justice, and the destruction of evil, which represents the all-seeing eye of the Lord and his sovereign power over the universe. All engraving is rendered in precise golden brass line-art on a deep black contrast antiqued background. The rim is a broad, ornate all-brass scalloped petal-leaf border — a wider, more elaborate brass border pattern distinct from the red enamel rim plates in the series. The reverse is plain mirror-polished golden brass with a flat base ring.

Product Specifications

• Material: Solid Brass with Ornate All-Brass Scalloped Petal-Leaf Rim Border
• Diameter: 6.4 inches | Depth: 0.5 inches | Weight: 60 grams
• Left Symbol: Shanku — Panchajanya, Lord Vishnu’s divine conch shell, on ornate stand with cross-bar base
• Centre Symbol: Namam — Urdhva Pundra Thirunamam (Sri Vaishnava tilak / Thirunamam mark) — tall bifurcated U-shape with central Srichurna line
• Right Symbol: Chakra — Sudarshana Chakra, Lord Vishnu’s divine spinning discus, on ornate stand with cross-bar base
• Background: Bold radiating sunburst (Surya Kirana) pattern of fine line-art rays in the upper field
• Divider: Clean horizontal bar separating upper radiance field from lower symbol display area
• Engraving Style: Fine golden brass line-art on deep black contrast antiqued background
• Rim: Broad ornate all-brass scalloped petal-leaf border (wider pattern, distinct from red enamel series)
• Reverse: Plain mirror-polished golden brass with flat base ring
• Tradition: Sri Vaishnavism — Tirupati / Venkateswara / Vishnu puja
• SKU: VNK-BR-6P4-001 | Country of Origin: India

The Spiritual Significance of Shanku, Chakra and Namam

The Shanku (Panchajanya), Chakra (Sudarshana), and Namam (Urdhva Pundra Thirunamam) are the three most sacred identifying symbols of Lord Vishnu and form the foundation of Sri Vaishnava devotional identity and practice. Together they constitute the Divya Ayudha — the divine instruments — of the Supreme Lord. The Shanku (Panchajanya): Lord Vishnu’s conch shell, born from the demon Panchajana whom Krishna slew. Its sound represents the primordial sound of creation (Om/Pranava Nadam), the victory of dharma over adharma, and the long life and auspiciousness granted by the Lord. It is blown at the start of puja, homa, and sacred rituals to purify the space and invoke divine presence. The Sudarshana Chakra: The spinning golden discus of Lord Vishnu, the weapon of cosmic time and universal justice. ‘Sudarshana’ means ‘auspicious vision’ — it is the all-seeing eye of the Lord that destroys evil, ignorance, and negativity, and it represents the Lord’s sovereign power over creation, preservation, and destruction. The Namam (Urdhva Pundra Thirunamam): The Sri Vaishnava tilak mark — the two-pronged golden U-shape (Urdhva Pundra) applied with sacred white clay (Tirumann / Srichurnam) on the forehead and twelve body points during Pancha Samskara (Samasrayanam — the Sri Vaishnava initiation). The two prongs represent the two divine feet of Lord Vishnu as the supreme refuge (Sharanagati), and the red/golden central line represents Goddess Mahalakshmi dwelling within the Lord. Displaying or worshipping these three symbols is one of the most potent acts of Vaishnava devotion and Sharanagati (surrender to the Lord).

Puja Uses and Occasions

• Daily Vishnu/Venkateswara Puja: Use as the primary offering and Arati thali for daily Lord Vishnu or Venkateswara home puja — offer Tulsi leaves, lotus flowers, yellow flowers, yellow cloth, yellow fruits, Panchamrit, and Naivedyam
• Tirupati Venkateswara Puja: The Shanku-Chakra-Namam combination is the primary icon of Lord Venkateswara — use this plate for Venkateswara Ashtami, Brahmotsavam, and Vaikunta Ekadashi home puja
• Vaikunta Ekadashi: The most sacred Vaishnava festival day — use as the principal puja plate for Vaikunta Ekadashi home worship and Vishnu Sahasranama recitation
• Pancha Samskara / Samasrayanam: Gift for new Sri Vaishnava initiates receiving Pancha Samskara
• Ekadashi Fasting Puja: Use as the Vishnu puja plate on all Ekadashi (bi-monthly Vishnu fasting) days
• Tirupati Pilgrimage Return Gift: A supremely meaningful gift to distribute after returning from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam darshan

Why Choose This?

• Precisely engraved complete Vaishnava Divya Ayudha — Shanku (Panchajanya), Chakra (Sudarshana), and Namam (Urdhva Pundra Thirunamam) — all three sacred Vaishnava symbols in one plate
• Resplendent radiating sunburst background — representing the divine Tejas (luminous radiance) of Lord Vishnu emanating from the Namam
• 60g solid brass — substantial, premium-weight plate with broad ornate all-brass scalloped petal-leaf rim
• Universally meaningful for all Sri Vaishnava, Tirupati Venkateswara, and Vishnu devotee communities across India and the global diaspora

Care and Maintenance

Wipe the plate with a dry soft cloth after each puja use to remove Tulsi leaf residue, flower petals, Panchamrit, and Naivedyam. To restore the golden brass clarity of the Shanku-Chakra-Namam engraving, apply tamarind paste or fresh lemon juice to the engraved brass interior only, rub gently with a soft brush to clean the fine engraved lines (conch spiral, chakra spokes, Namam prongs, and sunburst rays), rinse thoroughly with clean water, and dry immediately. This plate has an all-brass ornate rim (no enamel inlay) — the entire plate surface including the rim border can be cleaned with tamarind or lemon safely. Do not submerge in water. Store in a dry place away from moisture.

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• Authentic handcrafted brass Shanku Chakra Namam puja plate with precise Vaishnava symbolic engraving
• Ideal for Sri Vaishnava devotees, Tirupati pilgrims, and Venkateswara temple communities
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