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Lord Karttikeya and Ayyappan Double Sided Silver Pendant

Rs. 2,472.00 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code LDD051

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 4.0 g

Dimensions 1 inch Height X 0.9 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

There are devotions that need no words, only the quiet presence of a sacred form carried close to the body. This two-sided pendant in sterling silver holds two of South India's most beloved deities: Lord Karttikeya, the warrior son of Shiva, commander of the celestial armies, and Lord Ayyappan, the celibate god of Sabarimala whose pilgrimage draws millions each year. Each face is rendered with the kind of considered detailing that characterises temple jewellery traditions rooted in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where sacred iconography is treated not as decoration but as devotional expression. The silver has a bright, hand-finished surface that catches light without ostentation. At approximately 1 inch in height by 0.9 inch (roughly 2.5 cm by 2.3 cm) and 4 grams in weight, the pendant is compact yet present, the silhouette clean and recognisable to any devoted eye. Wear it on a black thread for the Ayyappan pilgrimage season, or on a fine silver chain beneath an ivory cotton kurta on festival mornings when simplicity is itself a form of reverence. It pairs equally well with a silk saree for temple visits, where the gleam of sterling reads as gentle piety rather than ornament. The free-size pendant suits any chain or cord up to a standard gauge. Sterling silver is low-maintenance and long-wearing; a soft cloth restores its brightness after daily wear, making this a piece one returns to, season after season, year after year.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1 inch Height X 0.9 inch Width
Weight: 4.0 g
SKU: LDD051

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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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