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Shri Padmanabha and Lakshmi Temple Silver Necklace

in the temple tradition,

Rs. 153,882.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LCC06

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 249.0 g

Dimensions 29 in Length

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 prayers that take the form of silver, and this is one of them. Rooted in the devotional grammar of South Indian temple jewellery, this necklace carries two of the tradition's most sacred presences: Shri Padmanabha, the reclining Vishnu of Thiruvananthapuram, and Lakshmi Ji, rendered in the pendant and the linked deity motifs that constitute its central strand. The piece is wrought entirely in sterling silver, worked in the manner of Nagercoil and Thanjavur craftsmen who have long translated sanctum iconography into wearable devotion. Repousse-formed deity medallions, fine granulated borders and oxidised detailing give the surface its characteristic antique depth, echoing the votive jewellery once commissioned for temple corridors and royal courts. At two hundred and forty-nine grams, it settles with the considered weight of a genuine heirloom, the strand running to twenty-nine inches (approximately seventy-four centimetres) in length. Wear it over a Kanjivaram silk at a Vaishnavite festival or a family wedding where tradition is worn without apology. It reads equally well against the ivory drape of a Kerala kasavu sari for Onam, where the silver's cool tone finds its ideal foil. The necklace is finished in a single free size that suits most necklines, the length ensuring it rests well below the collarbone without crowding the décolletage. Sterling silver of this quality asks only for gentle hand-polishing with a soft cloth; the oxidised recesses are best left untouched to preserve their depth.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 29 in Length
Weight: 249.0 g
SKU: LCC06

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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.

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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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