Svarn Studio Brass Urli with Ghungroo Bells | Gold Finish | Floating Flower Bowl

The Sound of Auspiciousness. The Beauty of Water. All in One Bowl.

The urli is one of the oldest and most beloved objects in Indian home tradition — a wide, shallow bowl filled with water, floating flowers, and the quiet beauty of a moment held still. The Svarn Studio Brass Urli with Ghungroo Bells elevates this ancient form with a ring of hand-cast brass ghungroo (ankle bells) suspended on a brass chain around the rim — bells that chime softly with every movement, filling the room with the gentle, auspicious sound of temple music.

Hand-cast in solid brass and finished in warm gold, this urli stands on three ornately engraved feet — each foot cast in the form of a decorative leaf scroll — elevating the bowl above the surface and allowing the ghungroo bells to hang freely and ring with the lightest touch. At 15 cm in diameter and 9 cm tall, it is the perfect size for a coffee table, a console, an entrance, or a puja altar.

Fill it with water and jasmine. Float rose petals and a diya. Place it dry with kumkum and turmeric for a puja offering. However you use it, this urli will bring beauty, fragrance, and the sound of blessings into your home.

What Makes This Piece Exceptional

• Ghungroo Bell Rim: A full ring of individually cast brass ghungroo bells, suspended on a brass chain around the rim — each bell engraved with a traditional motif. They chime softly with every movement, creating a living, sonic dimension that no ordinary urli possesses.
• Three Ornate Feet: The urli stands on three hand-cast feet, each sculpted as a decorative leaf scroll with enamel accents — elevating the bowl above the surface and allowing the bells to hang and ring freely.
• Polished Gold Interior: The interior of the bowl is smooth and polished to a warm gold — beautiful when filled with water, which reflects the light and the floating flowers above it.
• Solid Brass Construction: At 1.090 kg, this is a substantial, well-made piece — not a lightweight decorative prop but a true heirloom object built to last generations.
• Dual Use — Wet & Dry: Use it as a floating flower bowl with water, or dry as a decorative offering vessel, fruit bowl, or display piece.

Décor Benefits

• Sensory Beauty: This urli engages three senses simultaneously — the visual warmth of gold brass, the fragrance of floating flowers, and the gentle chime of ghungroo bells. Few decorative objects achieve this depth of sensory experience.
• Centrepiece Drama: On a coffee table or console, a brass urli filled with floating jasmine or rose petals is one of the most photographed and admired interior moments in Indian home décor.
• Festive Versatility: Equally stunning for everyday use and for festive occasions — Diwali, Navratri, weddings, housewarmings, and puja ceremonies. The ghungroo bells add a festive, celebratory dimension that plain urlis lack.
• Gold & Floral Colour Story: The warm gold brass pairs beautifully with white jasmine, pink roses, marigold orange, and deep red hibiscus — creating a colour composition that changes with every season and every flower.
• Pairs Well With: Brass diyas, incense holders, flower garlands, silk table runners, marble surfaces, and dark wood consoles for a complete, layered Indian interior moment.

Where to Use It

• Coffee Table Centrepiece: Filled with water and floating flowers — jasmine, rose petals, or marigolds — as the most beautiful centrepiece a living room can have.
• Entrance / Foyer: On a console near the main door, filled with fresh flowers and a floating diya, to welcome guests with fragrance, light, and the gentle sound of bells.
• Puja Room / Altar: As a sacred offering vessel — filled with water and flowers for daily puja, or dry with kumkum, turmeric, and coins as an auspicious offering.
• Dining Table: As a centrepiece for festive meals and celebrations — the floating flowers and chiming bells create an unforgettable table atmosphere.
• Bedroom: On a dresser or bedside table, filled with dried petals or potpourri, as a fragrant and beautiful accent.
• Gifting: One of the most universally beloved gifts in Indian tradition — a brass urli is appropriate for housewarmings, weddings, Diwali, Navratri, and any occasion that calls for a gift of beauty and auspiciousness.

Religious & Spiritual Significance

• The Urli in Kerala Temple Tradition: The urli is a sacred vessel in Kerala’s temple tradition, used to hold holy water (theertham), flower offerings, and ritual substances during puja ceremonies. A brass urli in the home carries this sacred energy — transforming any surface into a place of offering and devotion.
• Ghungroo Bells — The Sound of the Divine: Ghungroo bells are inseparable from Indian devotional tradition. They are worn by classical dancers performing for the gods, hung in temple doorways to announce the presence of the divine, and used in puja rituals to awaken the deity. The sound of ghungroo is considered auspicious — it purifies the atmosphere, dispels negative energy, and invites divine presence.
• Floating Flowers as Puja Offering: In Hindu tradition, floating flowers on water is one of the most ancient and beautiful forms of offering — practiced in rivers, temple tanks, and home altars across India. A brass urli filled with floating flowers is a daily act of devotion and gratitude.
• Water as Sacred Element: In Vastu and Hindu tradition, water is one of the five sacred elements (Panchabhutas) — associated with flow, abundance, and the cleansing of negative energy. A vessel of still, flower-filled water in the home is believed to purify the atmosphere and invite positive energy.
• Brass as Sacred Metal: Brass is considered one of the most auspicious metals in Hindu tradition — widely used in temple vessels, diyas, and ritual objects. A brass urli combines the sanctity of the metal with the sacred tradition of the vessel.

Vastu Benefits

• North-East Zone (Ishaan Corner) — Most Auspicious: The north-east is the zone of water, spirituality, and divine blessings. A water-filled urli here is one of the most powerful Vastu remedies for attracting positive energy, clarity, and divine grace into the home.
• North Zone — Wealth & Career: The north direction is governed by Kubera, the lord of wealth, and is associated with the water element. A brass urli with water in the north zone is believed to activate financial flow and attract new opportunities.
• Entrance / Main Door: A urli near the entrance — filled with fresh flowers and a floating diya — is one of the most auspicious Vastu placements, welcoming positive energy and abundance into the home with every entry.
• Sound Healing: The gentle chime of the ghungroo bells activates the sound element in Vastu — believed to break stagnant energy, clear negative vibrations, and fill the space with positive, flowing chi.
• Removes Stagnant Energy: In Vastu, still water with floating flowers is believed to absorb and neutralise negative energy in a space — particularly effective in rooms that feel heavy or stagnant.
• Avoid: Do not place in the south or south-west zone. Change the water and flowers regularly — stagnant water is considered inauspicious in Vastu. Never let the bowl run dry for extended periods.

How to Use Your Urli

• Floating Flower Bowl: Fill with clean water to just below the rim. Float fresh flowers — jasmine, rose petals, marigolds, or lotus — and a small floating diya for evening ambience.
• Dry Offering Vessel: Place dry with kumkum, turmeric, coins, and flower petals as a puja offering on your altar.
• Potpourri Bowl: Fill with dried flowers, essential oil-infused petals, or fragrant herbs as a decorative and aromatic accent.
• Fruit or Dry Snack Bowl: Use as a decorative serving bowl for dry fruits, nuts, or sweets during festive occasions.

Product Specifications

• Material: Solid Brass
• Finish: Gold
• Colour: Gold
• Height: 9 cm
• Length: 15 cm
• Breadth: 9 cm (at feet)
• Weight: 1.090 kg
• SKU: SSYD-AG-UG-FG15
• Care: Wipe the brass exterior with a soft dry cloth after use. If used with water, dry thoroughly after each use to prevent water marks. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners. The gold finish can be gently buffed with a dry microfibre cloth to maintain its lustre. The ghungroo bells are delicate — handle with care and avoid pulling or tugging the chain.