{"product_id":"11-tirupathi-balaji-round-base-super-fine-brass-polished-finish","title":"11″ Tirupathi Balaji Round Base | Super Fine Brass | Polished Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis standing Tirupathi Balaji idol, cast in super fine brass, stands 11.5 inches (29 cm) tall, 5 inches (13 cm) wide, and 3 inches (8 cm) deep, weighing approximately 1.43 kg, and depicts Lord Venkateswara in a composed frontal posture on a finely worked tiered round base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is produced using traditional lost-wax casting, a technique that allows the layered ornamentation across this piece to be rendered with precision and retained edge clarity at every level of the composition. The figure stands upright and symmetrical with four arms clearly articulated — the upper right hand holds a Sudarshana Chakra with a finely worked spoke pattern, the upper left carries a Panchajanya conch, the lower right extends outward in varada mudra, and the lower left rests near the hip in katyavalambita. The chest and torso carry multiple strands of beaded necklaces, ornamental chains, and relief-worked garlands that descend from the neck to the lower body in layered bands. Small subsidiary deity figures are rendered in relief on the upper chest panel, a detail consistent with the canonical Venkateswara iconographic tradition. The tall, tapering kiritamukuta crown is worked with dense granular and scrollwork patterning across its full height, holding sharpness throughout. The waistband and lower garment are articulated with fine pleating and ornamental borders. The tiered round base is built up in graduated rings of petal and bead ornamentation, each level cleanly separated and fully resolved. Super fine brass casting is what enables this level of detail — ornamentation that retains clarity across both raised and recessed surfaces simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVenkateswara, enshrined at Tirumala, is among the most widely venerated forms of Vishnu in South Indian devotional tradition. Regarded as the presiding deity of Kaliyuga, he is approached by devotees across communities as a source of protection, grace, and liberation. The four-armed standing posture, the Chakra and Shankha, and the formal frontal composition each carry specific iconographic meaning rooted in Vaishnava theological tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrass, an alloy of copper and zinc, has been central to Indian devotional metalwork for centuries. It holds fine cast detail with fidelity, carries a warm tonal depth that develops with time, and is structurally durable — qualities that make it suited for both active ritual use and long-term display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece carries a polished finish, visible in the bright silver-gold tone across the figure and the strong contrast between raised relief ornament and recessed surrounds. The finish gives the surface a reflective clarity that draws attention to the density of the decorative work across the crown, torso, garlands, and tiered round base. Handcrafted pieces carry natural variation in surface texture and tone between individual sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Balaji idol is well suited for a home puja room, a personal altar dedicated to Vaishnava worship, gifting on occasions such as Vaikunta Ekadashi or housewarming ceremonies, or as a collector's piece in classical South Indian devotional sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e At Cosmic Studio, every sculpture is individually handcrafted, ensuring no two pieces are exactly alike. Minor variations in color, texture, and detailing are a natural result of the artisanal process and are considered marks of authenticity. These unique characteristics, along with potential differences in lighting and screen displays, may cause the product to appear slightly different from the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44058220953635,"sku":"CS-PART1-OCT-0032","price":18299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0448\/0547\/files\/DZ6A0032.webp?v=1792219397","url":"https:\/\/cosmicstudio.in\/products\/11-tirupathi-balaji-round-base-super-fine-brass-polished-finish","provider":"Cosmic Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}