12 Facts About Kalasha

Kalasha, spelled kalash or kalasa, called ghat or ghot, is a metal (brass, copper, silver or gold) pot with a large base and small mouth, large enough to hold a coconut.

Sometimes the Kalasha is filled with coins, grain, gems, gold, or a combination of these items instead of water.

The Kalasha is used as a ceremonial object as well as a decorative motif in Indian art and architecture.

The Kalasha motif was used in decorating bases and capitals of pillars from the 5th century.

Purna-Kalasha is considered a symbol of abundance and "source of life" in the Vedas.

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Kalasha is believed to contain amrita, the elixir of life, and thus is viewed as a symbol of abundance, wisdom, and immortality.

The Kalasha is often seen in Hindu iconography as an attribute, in the hands of Hindu deities like the creator god Brahma, the destroyer god Shiva as a teacher, and the goddess of prosperity Lakshmi.

Purna-Kalasha is believed to be a symbol of auspiciousness embodying either Ganesha, remover of obstacles, or his mother Gauri, the goddess of household bounty or Lakshmi.

The Purna-Kalasha is worshipped in all Hindu festivities related to marriage and childbirth, as a mother goddess or Devi.

Purna-Kalasha is worshipped at Hindu ceremonies like Griha Pravesha, child naming, havan (fire-sacrifice), Vaastu dosha rectification, and daily worship.

Kalasha is included in the Ashtamangala lists of both the Svetambara and Digambara sects of Jainism.

Kalasha is part of the official state emblem of Andhra Pradesh state in India.