| Title | ताम्र कलश - Tāmra Kalash (Copper Kalash)ताम्र कलश Tāmra Kalash |
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| Description | ताम्र कलश - Tāmra Kalash (Copper Kalash) is a sacred vessel made of copper, often placed atop temple shikharas. Copper has a density of 8960 kg/m³ and a melting point of 1085°C. Its high electrical and thermal conductivity, along with corrosion resistance, make it ideal for religious artifacts. |
| Tags | Copper Tāmra Kalash Vessel Metal ताम्र कलश Tamra Kalash Temple Finial Shikhara Tāmra Kalash |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-503270717-20-11-25-TH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/copper-kalash |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/copper-kalash |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Metal Copper Non-ferrous Metal Non-Ferrous Metal |
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| Regions | Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | Ancient times Medieval Period CE Modern Ancient times - Present Modern times Ancient to Present |
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| Sources | Copper mines in Rajasthan Smelting facilities Copper mines Metal workshops Copper refineries Copper mines in Rajasthan, Jharkhand Copper mines in Rajasthan (e.g., Khetri), Jharkhand (e.g., Singhbhum) |
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| Properties | Electrical conductivity: 5.96 x 10⁷ S/m Density: 8.96 g/cm³ Melting point: 1085 °C Tensile strength: 220 MPa Density: 8960 kg/m³ Thermal conductivity: 401 W/mK Corrosion resistance: Good Melting point: 1085°C Thermal conductivity: 401 W/m.K Corrosion resistance: Excellent Thermal conductivity: 401 W/m·K Electrical conductivity: 5.96 x 10^7 S/m |
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| Uses | Temple finials Ritual vessels Decorative elements Ritual objects Temple finial Ritual vessel Decorative element Finials on mandir shikharas Lightning conductors Religious ceremonies Water storage |
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| Materials | पीतल - Pītal (Brass) चांदी - Chandi (Silver) सोना - Sonā (Gold) पीतल - Peetal (Brass) सोना - Sona (Gold) सोना - Sona (Gold) (for plating) चांदी - Chandi (Silver) (for plating) सोना - Sonā (Gold) (for gilding) |
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| Styles | Temple architecture Temple architecture style Nagara architecture Dravidian architecture Temple architecture (all styles) |
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| Categories | Temple Temple architecture Religious artifacts Religious artifact |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Metals in Antiquity | Book | Copper metallurgy |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Shree Hindu Temple & Community Centre Leicester | Primary | Roof | 100% |