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Goddess Lakshmi Temple Brass Maang Tikka with Pearl Drops

in the temple tradition,

Rs. 2,995.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDF505

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 8.0 g

Dimensions 2.8 inch Height X0.9 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

She arrives at the centre of the forehead like a blessing already given. Cast in brass and finished in the warm burnish of temple gold, this maang tikka carries the full devotional grammar of South Indian temple jewellery. At its heart sits Goddess Lakshmi, rendered with the serene frontality that has characterised sacred iconography from Nagercoil to Thanjavur for centuries. The border is worked in the layered, stamped relief typical of traditional brass temple craft, where every petal and arch around the deity echoes the gopuram carvings that inspired the form. Pearl drops hang below the central medallion, their soft ivory weight a deliberate contrast to the oxidised warmth of the brass, echoing the way temple priests would adorn deity portraits with strands of real moti. At 2.8 inches tall and 0.9 inches wide (approximately 7.1 cm by 2.3 cm) and weighing a modest 8 grams, the piece carries visual authority without physical burden. Thread the chain through a centre parting for a festive saree look, whether silk Kanjivaram for a wedding or a handloom cotton for Navratri puja. It reads equally well above the draped pallav of a light chiffon lehenga for a mehendi evening. One size accommodates most, with an adjustable chain that sits comfortably across varied hair thicknesses. The brass construction resists daily knocks well; store away from moisture and the burnished finish will hold its temple-gold warmth over many seasons of devotional wear.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 2.8 inch Height X0.9 inch Width
Weight: 8.0 g
SKU: LDF505

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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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