A four-piece sacred altar, named for the holy city. Built to be used together, designed to work apart.
What it is
Kashi Vedi brings together four IBHI heritage pieces into one festive pooja setup, ready to install in minutes and easy to break down and store. Named after the vedi — the sacred altar at the heart of every Hindu ritual — and the holiest of cities, Kashi (Varanasi).
The combo is built around modularity. Every piece in it works on its own — as a chowki, a door toran, a Prasad platter — but together they form a complete festive vignette for Ganpati, Diwali, Navratri, weddings, and daily worship.
What's included
1. Chaturdarsh Detachable Backdrop — 14 inches diameter, reversible A circular backdrop that assembles in seconds. Comes with an IBHI L-clamp and two interlocking discs. Slide the clamp into the discs and the backdrop is ready — no glue, no screws, no tools. The reversible design gives you two distinct looks from one piece: a clean solid maroon face or a patterned Banarasi side. Folds flat for storage and travel.
2. Vira Detachable Sinhasan — 6"×6" base with 9"×9.5" backdrop Banarasi maroon butti-style fabric with cutwork edges, hand-stitched dull golden bead clusters around the periphery, and wooden bead legs. The base detaches from its own backdrop and doubles as a standalone chowki for an idol, kalash, or aarti thali. Use it inside the Chaturdarsh, or set it on its own console.
3. Petite Gajra Toran in Maroon Banarasi — 2.75" wide × 37" standard length Our slim double-door toran, used here in a new way: curled around the periphery of the Sinhasan base to form a decorative ring that frames the platform and its idol. The flexible silk thread holds the curve, with the golden ghunghroos catching light around the edge. After the festival, take it down, fold it, and hang it back on your main door. One piece, two completely different roles.
4. Motirang Maroon Dangler Platter — 10 inches diameter A maroon-and-gold zari platter with pearl danglers and a cushioned base. Use it inside the vignette to hold Prasad or flowers. Or lift it off the table and use it as your aarti thali — the pearl danglers move with every pickup.
What you can do with the Kashi Vedi
As a complete setup: Place the Chaturdarsh backdrop at the back of your pooja table with the solid maroon side facing forward (or flip it for the reversible Banarasi look). Set the Vira Sinhasan in front, with your chosen idol on its base. Lay the Petite Gajra Toran around the perimeter of the Sinhasan base, forming a ring that frames the platform. Place the Motirang Platter at the front to hold Prasad. Add a diya and candles to taste.
Piece by piece:
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Chaturdarsh backdrop alone behind any small idol or kalash on a console or windowsill
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Vira Sinhasan base as a standalone chowki for a Lalji murti, Krishna murti, or kalash
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Petite Gajra Toran on your main door for festivals and year-round
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Motirang Platter as an aarti thali or a serving piece for Prasad and dry fruits
Occasions it's made for
Ganpati Sthapna · Diwali · Lakshmi Pooja · Navratri Ghatasthapana · Janmashtami · Karva Chauth · Daily pooja · Engagement and wedding ceremonies · Griha Pravesh · Gifting
Assembly
Every piece in the Kashi Vedi is built on the same IBHI principle: no glue, no screws, no permanent assembly. The Chaturdarsh clamps slot together. The Vira Sinhasan clamps in. The toran loops onto two hooks or curls around the Sinhasan base. The dangler platter sits where you place it. The entire setup goes up in under five minutes and breaks down in three.
Dimensions at a glance
| Piece |
Dimension |
| Chaturdarsh Backdrop |
14 inches diameter (reversible) |
| Vira Sinhasan |
6"×6" base + 9"×9.5" backdrop |
| Petite Gajra Toran |
2.75" wide × 37" standard length |
| Motirang Dangler Platter |
10 inches diameter |
What is NOT included
For full transparency — the styling photos feature additional décor that does not come with this combo.
- The amber-coloured glass candle holders and tea lights shown in the photos are for styling only and are not for sale.
- The brass Ganpati murti and brass diya shown in the photos are for display purposes only. We do not sell murtis or diyas — bring your own idol, kalash, or framed image to complete the setup.
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Prasad / laddoos shown on the platter are obviously not included.
The story behind the name
Kashi — Varanasi — is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and the spiritual centre of Hindu India. The ghats of Kashi are lined every evening with rows of vedis — sacred altars where lamps are lit and prayers are offered to the Ganga. The vedi itself is older than memory: a raised platform that marks where the sacred meets the everyday.
We named this combo Kashi Vedi because that is what it does. It marks a small sacred space in your home — not a permanent installation, but a setup you raise for the days that matter and store afterwards. The way India has always done it.
Care & longevity
- Dust each piece gently with a soft brush or dry cloth
- Keep away from direct moisture and standing humidity
- Store each piece flat or loosely rolled in its provided fabric pouch — never folded sharply
- The Banarasi fabrics across the set are made to last decades. The metal accents (clamps, ghunghroos, beads, zari) may show gentle natural patina over years — this is ageing, not damage.
What you will not get
- A heavy, permanent installation
- A single-use, fixed display
- Glue, screws, or assembly tools required
- Murtis, kalash, candle holders, or diyas — these you bring
Packaging
Each piece in the Kashi Vedi arrives in its own protective fabric pouch, packed together in a single outer carton. The pouches double as long-term storage between festivals.
