The Om symbol carved by hand into a black soapstone incense plate, with a hole for an agarbatti and a raised border to catch the ash. It is an obvious fit for a pooja room or mandir shelf, and it is one of the pieces customers most often pick for griha pravesh and Diwali gifting.

Key Features

• Hand-carved Om symbol as the central motif
• Agarbatti hole placed to keep ash on the plate
• Raised border that contains falling ash
• Black natural soapstone with a smooth finish
• Slim square plate, easy to place on any mandir shelf
• A traditional choice for pooja and festive gifting

Product Details

• Material: Natural soapstone
• Colour: Black
• Craft: Hand-carved by Indian artisans
• Use: Agarbatti holder and ash catcher for pooja use
• Finish: Smooth polished natural stone
• Dimensions: 10.16 x 10.16 x 1.52 cm (L x W x H) — approx. 4 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Handcrafted in: India

How to Use & Style It

• On the mandir shelf for daily pooja
• In a meditation or yoga space
• As part of a Diwali or Navratri table setup
• As a gift for a housewarming or new mandir

Care & Maintenance

• Let ash cool fully before clearing it
• Brush ash out of the Om carving with a soft brush
• Wipe with a damp cloth and dry immediately
• Avoid bleach, acids and abrasive scrubbers

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a regular agarbatti fit in the holder?

Yes. The carved hole is sized for the standard agarbatti sticks sold in India. Thicker dhoop sticks may need to be angled slightly, and the plate catches the ash as it falls.

Is the Om carved into the stone or printed on it?

It is cut into the stone by hand, so it can never rub off or fade the way a printed or painted symbol would. The depth of the carving varies slightly between pieces.

Does incense ash leave marks on the stone?

Light ash wipes off with a soft damp cloth. For stubborn residue, use warm water with a drop of mild soap and dry the piece immediately - avoid bleach, acidic cleaners and steel scrubbers.

Can I keep it in the puja room or mandir?

Yes, it is sized for a mandir shelf, side table or window sill and keeps ash off the surface underneath. It looks equally at home in a living room or meditation corner.

The product photos show a certain shade - will mine match?

It will be close. Soapstone is a natural stone and no two blocks are alike, so mild differences in colour depth and veining are normal. Each piece is hand-finished, so carving detail can also vary a little.

Handcrafted in India from natural soapstone. As every piece is carved and polished by hand, slight variations in shade, veining and carving detail are natural and make your piece one of a kind.

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