Brass Gachkouto (Small)

“Brass Gachkouto” is a traditional, round, brass pot or box, often used in Bengali weddings and Lakshmi Puja, to hold sindoor (vermilion powder) and sometimes a silver coin, symbolizing wealth and blessings.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
What it is:
The “Gaach Kouto” (also spelled Gachkouto) is a round, brass pot or box, traditionally used to hold sindoor (a red powder) and sometimes a silver coin.
Significance:
In Bengali weddings, the Gaach Kouto is a significant accessory, believed to bring wealth and blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
Materials:
It is typically made of brass, a metal known for its durability and golden hue.
Usage:
It is used in Bengali weddings and Lakshmi Puja, a Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Other names:
It is also known as a “Sindoor box” or “Kumkum box”.