Wooden Manai Palagai - 1.25 X 3 X 3 Inches | Kolam Design Bajot/ Pooja Chowki For Temple & Rituals
"Elevate your pooja experience with the traditional wooden manai palagai – a sacred platform that supports every prayer with devotion and grace."
• About the Product
This beautifully handcrafted wooden base, known by names like chowki, stool, bajot, and pooja chowki, plays an integral role in Hindu worship rituals. It offers a clean, raised surface to place idols, lamps, Kalash, and other sacred items. Whether used in daily prayer or festive ceremonies, this item brings structure and sanctity to your spiritual space.
• History and Traditional Significance
The use of platforms such as the bajot or chowki is deeply rooted in ancient Vedic traditions. Texts and temple practices describe the placement of deities and ritual items on wooden stools to preserve the purity of offerings. Sitting on a designated stool during mantras or meditation was also seen as a means of maintaining spiritual focus and discipline. Even today, deities are often placed on these elevated wooden pieces to symbolize respect and prominence during worship.
• Highly valued across India—from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh—the pooja chowki is recognized in various cultural settings. In South India, it is known as manai palagai, and in other parts of the country, as bajot or chowki. Its demand has extended to homes in the USA where families continue traditional rituals with reverence and care.
• Usage and Applications
The stool is versatile and suitable for various spiritual and cultural purposes. Use it during daily poojas, special vrathams, homams, and during festive occasions such as Diwali, Navratri, and Sankatahara Chaturthi. It can support deities like Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, and Saraswati or be used by the devotee while performing rituals. It is also customary in wedding functions and housewarming ceremonies where it holds offerings or sacred symbols.
• Storage and Maintenance
To keep the pooja chowki in good condition, store it in a clean, dry space and wipe it regularly with a soft cloth. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight or moisture. Occasionally, you can apply a gentle wood polish to preserve its finish. Keeping it covered when not in use helps protect it from dust and wear.
• Traditionally used in worship of deities such as Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Saraswati, the bajot becomes especially important during religious festivals. During events like Varalakshmi Vratham and Navratri, it provides a holy foundation for divine presence, representing honor and spiritual elevation in every ritual.
"Order Now to add a touch of sacred tradition and divine support to your pooja rituals with this wooden manai palagai!"
