The urli is a characteristic feature of
traditional Indian homes, the likes of which are hardly to be found in cultures
beyond Southeast Asia. It is a simple shallow-bottomed vessel with a wide rim.
Each morning it is filled with fresh water, with the express purpose of
floating freshly plucked flowers. This leads to sweet-smelling surroundings,
and creates a fragrance that children grow up to associate with a sense of
home. This handpicked urli is a fine example of the apparatus.
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| Devi Gajalakshmi Urli, A Statement In Auspiciousness |
It is an
ornate number, which befits large spaces such as the drawing room where it
would be a great conversation-starter for your guests. It bears a miniscule
murti of the Devi Lakshmi, the deity that presides over resources and
well-being that comes from the judicious use of the same. This makes for a
super-auspicious work of art to decorate your home with. Note the gorgeous
frontal motif, which in itself is a fine independent work of fine sculptural
art.
Padmasana
Devi Lakshmi sits amidst an aureole made of curvaceous golden vine. Similar
vines grace almost the entire rim of the urli, which you are welcome to zoom in
on to truly appreciate the complex handiwork. The circular aureole of Devi
Lakshmi is flanked by a pair of elephants with their trunks raised to herald
Her, adding to the statement of auspiciousness of the sculpture.
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