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Goddess Lakshmi Floral Brass Temple Damini Head Set

in the temple tradition,

Rs. 8,495.00 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code JA1330

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 59.0 g

Dimensions Mathapatti : 12.7" Length | Maang Tikka : 4.5" Height x 1.3" 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

She who governs abundance arrives first at the hairline. Rooted in the South Indian temple jewellery tradition, this damini head set honours Goddess Lakshmi through the visual grammar of devotional craft: layered florals, deity iconography and stone-studded surfaces worked in brass with an antique gold-toned finish. The mathapatti, measuring 12.7 inches (approximately 32.3 cm) in length, sweeps across the forehead in the manner of processional adornments once commissioned for temple idols and later adopted by brides of the Deccan and Tamil Nadu. At its centre the maang tikka descends 4.5 inches (approximately 11.4 cm) in height and 1.3 inches (approximately 3.3 cm) in width, framing a Lakshmi motif ringed by coloured stones set in the closed, bezel-style manner typical of temple pieces. The brass base, warm and receptive to patina, carries the weight of the tradition without apology. Together, the set weighs 59 grams, substantial enough to feel ceremonial against the skin. Wear it with a silk Kanjivaram for a wedding reception, where the gold-toned brass holds its own against zari borders. For a more intimate festivity such as Navratri or a griha pravesh, pair it with a chanderi silk kurta in ivory or deep red to let the Lakshmi motif command quiet attention. Free size in construction, the mathapatti adjusts easily through its chain length. The brass finish requires only a soft dry cloth to retain its lustre between wearings.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: Mathapatti : 12.7" Length | Maang Tikka : 4.5" Height x 1.3" Width
Weight: 59.0 g
SKU: JA1330

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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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