Can We Use Brass Idols At Home ?

Can we use brass idols in pooja room?

Yes, you can keep brass idols in your pooja room, as brass is considered a scared and auspicious metal in Hinduism that is believed to bring positive energy.

What size idols can be kept at home?

For home use, small to medium sized idols, generally between 3 and 10 inches.

Which direction should idols face?

According to Vastu Shastra, idols in the pooja room should face east or west, and worshippers should face the opposite direction. Facing the idols east is often considered the most auspicious, as it allows the person praying to face west. The idols should never face south.

What metal is good for god idols?

Brass, Copper, Panchaloham and Silver are the best metals to make god idols.

Where to place god idols at pooja room?

Place idols on a raised platform or altar, never on the floor, and ensure the area is clean, well-lit, and free of clutter.

Do we offer daily for idols?

Yes, we offer dry fruits, milk, home cooked food before we taste.

Can we do abhishekam for brass idols?

Yes, you can perform abhishekam (ritual bathing) on brass idols.

What are the things to use for abhishekam at home?

We need liquids like water, milk, coconut water, curd, honey, ghee, sandalwood paste, turmeric powder, panchamirtham (a mixture of five sweet ingredients), and scared ash (vibhooti), and also offers fruits and flowers.

Which idol should not be kept in the house?

Fierce deities should not kept at home. And also broken or damaged idols are not recommended for poojas.

How to take care of brass idols?

Regularly dust them with a soft cloth, then use a gentle, natural paste like lemon and baking soda or a salt and vinegar mixture to clean any tarnish, followed by a through wash with warm water and complete dry.

Does pitambari clean brass?

Yes, pitambari is effective at cleaning brass, as it designed to remove tarnish, oxidation, and stains. 

What is the color of pure brass?

Brass is similar to gold but typically darker and less yellow.

How to check original brass?

To check for original brass, perform magnet test (real brass isn't magnetic), a scratch test (a scratch reveals a consistent yellow color underneath), a weight test (it should feel heavy for its size), and a sound test (it should produce a ringing sound when tapped). 

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