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Devi Gajalakshmi Urli, A Statement In Auspiciousness – Exotic India Art

T he 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. 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 o...