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Muneshwara Swamy South Indian Deity Sterling Silver Pendant

Rs. 6,386.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDE872

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 6.94 g

Dimensions 1.5 Inch Height x 1.15 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

Muneshwara Swamy, guardian of thresholds, rendered here in sterling silver with the quiet authority of the South Indian temple tradition. The pendant belongs to a lineage of devotional silverwork long practised by artisans across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, where the iconography of village and forest deities is pressed, chased and burnished into wearable shrines. Muneshwara Swamy, the fierce and protective form venerated at rural crossroads and temple gopurams alike, is rendered here in sterling silver with the density and deliberateness the tradition demands. The silhouette, measuring approximately 3.8 cm in height and 2.9 cm in width (1.5 inches by 1.15 inches), captures the deity in characteristic frontal posture. At 6.94 grams, the piece carries real presence on the chest without heaviness, its surface finished to a bright polish that catches light against the body. For daily devotional wear, it sits well on a fine black-thread mangalsutra cord or a slender silver chain beneath a cotton Kanjivaram blouse. For occasions, it pairs with a silk saree and gold-tone jewellery, holding its own as the centrepiece rather than an afterthought. The free-size bail accommodates chains and cords of varying thickness, making the pendant practical across different styling choices. Sterling silver at this weight develops a warm patina over time; a gentle buff with a soft cloth restores its original brightness and keeps the chased detail crisp for years of wear.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1.5 Inch Height x 1.15 Inch Width
Weight: 6.94 g
SKU: LDE872

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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.

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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