Shankh Arathi - 8.5 Inch

Shank arti, is an aarthi used to sway before the deity - mostly vaishnavic deities. Has 13 wick stands, six on each sides and a large at the center. The wick stands are fixed on a platter resembling a conch (shanku). Swaying arti before the deity marks the completion of the pooja. Shanku (conch0 represents Gnanam (knowledge), and parttaking the aarti makes the atman inside our soul brings closer to the Supreme. Supported two sturdy legs and a lengthy handle, this aarti is made of good quality heat resistant brass metal.

Aarthi is done during Hindu pujas in Temples at homes.

There are different types of Aarthis.

1. Camphor or Karpoora Aarthi,
2. Nei or Ghee Aarthi,
3. Single or othai
4. double or rettai

It goes upto Pafive or Pancha Aarthi