Machha Tikadani of Pure Silver | Jamara and Tika Holder for Dashain
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Size: 23 cm(Height) x 17 cm (width)
Weight: 0.316kg
Materials: Pure Silver
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About The Ritual Item :
Celebrate your sacred traditions with this handmade Machha Tikadani, a pure silver ceremonial bowl specially intended for Dashain or any Tika rituals. This Tikadani is 23 cm tall and 17 cm broad, weighs 0.316 kg, and has four separate compartments for tika, tamari, fruits, and other ceremonial items. Its strong foundation makes it a useful and important addition to any spiritual collection.
The Tikadani is decorated with traditional Machha (fish) designs, representing plenty, good fortune, and spiritual success in Hindu and Buddhist culture. The body of the tikadani is embellished with a tall vase-like container used to hold Jamara (barley sprouts), an essential symbol in Dashain tika rites, and the bowls for containing Tika. This design combines function and spiritual importance.
Introduction to Machha Tikadani:
During key Hindu rites and festivals, Machatikadani is a traditional ritual Nepal's Newar community utilizes. It is a decorative wooden board with auspicious symbols like the swastika, lotus, conch shell, bell, and oil lights, representing prosperity, purity, and spiritual enlightenment, respectively. The Machatikadani, located in the center of the worship space, serves as a sacred platform for making offerings, praying, and invoking blessings. Its elaborate design and symbolic features contribute to the ritual's spiritual mood while representing the region's deep cultural and religious traditions.
How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot.
Set up an altar table, and cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you
Place your sacred item at the center
