Aarti (also Arati or Deepa Aradhana) is the Hindu ritual of waving a flame before the deity as an act of devotion — the concluding and most visually prominent act of daily puja. The essential items are: a puja plate or aarti thali to hold everything, a camphor or ghee lamp for the flame, a bell (ghanta) to ring during the aarti, and optionally a dhoopkal (incense burner with handle) for waving incense simultaneously. The plate is held in both hands and waved in slow clockwise circles before the deity while devotional songs (aarti stotrams) are sung. Giri UK stocks aarti plates, bells, and dhoopkal in its Aarti Items range.

Puja bells come in two main styles at Giri UK. Nandi Bells feature Nandi (Shiva's sacred bull) on the handle — these are specifically associated with Shaiva (Shiva) worship and are the most common style in South Indian homes and temples. Shankh Chakra Bells feature the conch (shankha) and disc (chakra) — the attributes of Vishnu — and are associated with Vaishnava worship. Both types serve the same ritual function: rung at the start of aarti to announce divine presence, ward off negative energies, and focus the mind. Available in brass and antique finish in 4.25 and 5.25 inch sizes. Giri UK also stocks a general Puja Hand Bell.

A Palghat aarti plate is a traditional South Indian brass plate distinguished by its long handled design, originating from Palghat (Palakkad) in Kerala. Unlike a flat puja thali which sits on a surface, the Palghat plate's extended handle allows it to be held comfortably while waving the flame before the deity during aarti — preventing burns while enabling the flowing circular motion of the ritual. It is the standard aarti plate in many South Indian and Kerala Hindu households. Giri UK stocks the Palakkad Style Aarti Plate with Handle and Brass Palghat Aarti Plate in multiple formats.

A Dhoopkal (also Dhoop Dani) is a brass incense burner with a wooden handle, used during aarti to wave burning dhoop or sambrani (resin incense) before the deity alongside the flame. The wooden handle prevents burning while the metal cup holds the lit incense. Waving incense during aarti adds the offering of fragrance (dhupa) to the offering of light (deepa) simultaneously — a combined sensory offering of smell and sight. The Dhoopkal With Wooden Handle in brass at 390g is stocked at Giri UK and is particularly popular for formal home puja and temple-style aarti.

Yes — an aarti set makes an excellent and universally appropriate gift for Hindu families at housewarming (Griha Pravesam), Diwali, weddings, and new home blessings. A practical set would include: a Palghat aarti plate, a puja hand bell, camphor tablets, and a ghee diya. While Giri UK does not currently list a pre-made gift set for aarti, all components are available individually in the Aarti Items, Ghee Diyas, and Camphor categories, and can be purchased together. The On Demand feature can also be used to request a bundled aarti gift set.

Giri UK (giriuk.com) stocks a focused range of aarti essentials including Palghat-style aarti plates in multiple sizes, Nandi and Shankh Chakra hand bells in brass and antique finish, a Dhoopkal with wooden handle, and ritual water vessels (achmani-uddharani). As the UK franchisee of Giri Trading Agency Private Limited — India's most established puja supply network — all items are ritual-grade brass and copper rather than purely decorative. UK-wide delivery with free delivery on qualifying orders.