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Karuppasamy Folk Deity Sterling Silver Pendant

Rs. 11,021.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDE366

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 12.1 g

Dimensions 1.9 Inch Height x 0.65 Inch Width

Care

Always put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, and sweat. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear and store in the pouch or box provided, away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Description

He guards crossroads and villages, and now he rests at the hollow of your throat. Karuppasamy is one of Tamil Nadu's most venerated folk deities, a protector figure rooted in the agrarian heartland, honoured in village shrines from the Kaveri delta to the slopes of the Nilgiris. This pendant renders him in sterling silver with the seriousness the subject demands: a strong frontal form, likely worked by hands familiar with the repoussé and hand-finishing traditions that keep South Indian devotional silversmithing alive. The figure carries the weight of that lineage. At roughly 1.9 inches in height and 0.65 inches in width (approximately 4.8 cm by 1.7 cm), the pendant is compact yet arresting, its surface detail legible even at this contained scale. Weighing 12.1 grams, the sterling silver gives it a satisfying presence against the skin. Wear this pendant on a long black silk cord for a Pongal gathering or a temple visit, where its devotional significance speaks without explanation. It pairs equally well against a plain white cotton kurta on an ordinary Tuesday, a quiet assertion of identity that needs no occasion to justify itself. The free-size pendant suits any chain width or cord thickness you prefer. The sterling silver finish, consistent with the pictured piece, ages gracefully and polishes easily. Its solid weight means it hangs true without twisting, making it as practical for daily wear as it is meaningful for ritual ones.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1.9 Inch Height x 0.65 Inch Width
Weight: 12.1 g
SKU: LDE366

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Frequently asked

Each piece is handcrafted by karigars we work with directly across India, using heritage techniques such as Kundan setting, Polki, Meenakari enamelling, and temple casting passed down through generations. Small irregularities are the signature of hand-work, not a defect.

Many of our rings and chains can be resized free of charge. For bangles and bracelets, please check the dimensions above, if you need a different fit, write to us at showroom.sj@exoticindia.com with your order number.

Put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, sweat. Wipe with the soft dry cloth we include after wear and store in the cotton pouch. We offer complimentary lifetime cleaning, ship it back whenever it needs a polish.

All gold & silver pieces are independently checked where mandated. The quality check stamp sits on the clasp or inner band. Brass and alloy pieces carry our in-house certificate confirming the composition.

Orders are hand-packed within 24 hours and reach you in 4–7 working days in India, 7–12 working days internationally. Shipping is free, insured, door-to-door via DHL / FedEx.

We accept hassle-free returns within 7 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unworn, in original packaging, with all tags intact. Pierced jewellery is non-returnable for hygiene reasons.

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