48" solid brass Tirupati Balaji/Venkateshwara — tall conical crown, dark face and torso contrasted with golden ornaments, upper hands hold chakra and shankha on tall pillar staffs flanking body, lower hands in varada and katyavalambita mudra, heavy beaded jewelry over draped lower garment. Hand-cast in Moradabad, the brass-craft capital of India, by artisans whose families have been working in metal for generations.

About this deity

Lord Venkateswara — Tirupati Balaji — is the form of Vishnu worshipped at the great hill temple of Tirumala. His tall conical crown, the namam tilak across his forehead, the conch and chakra in his hands: this is one of the most-worshipped forms of Vishnu in the modern world.

Specifications

Craft notes

The piece is finished in polished plain brass — bright, golden, and warm — with hand-engraved detailing where present. It will deepen in tone slightly with age. The piece is solid brass throughout — there is no plating, no hollow shell. Slight variations in finish, dimension, and weight are inherent to the handmade process and are part of the character of each piece.

Care & placement

A versatile piece — works in a pooja room, an entryway, or as a tabletop accent. Polish occasionally to maintain finish.

Why Murtikart

• 100% authentic, handcrafted in India
• Direct from artisan workshops in Moradabad — no resellers
• Worldwide shipping with tracking and insurance
• 30-day return on unused pieces
• Free shipping over $99