Balaji Padmavati (925 Sterling Silver)

This gorgeous idol of Lord Balaji and Padmavati is crafted from 925 Sterling Silver and enhanced with an antique finish. Lord Tirupati Balaji, also known as Venkateshwara or Srinivasa, is one of the forms of Lord Vishnu and a popular deity among Hindus, especially famous as a deity who fulfils the wishes of devotees. Devi Padmavati is said to be an incarnation of Goddess Laxmi. The idol depicts Lord Balaji and Padmavati on a single pedestal, etched with lovely design patterns. They are placed in separate traditional south Indian Prabhavali design arches, with the face of Kritimukha in the top middle of each arch. Both Balaji and Goddess Padmavati are dexterously carved as per characteristic specifications mentioned in ancient texts. Padmavati Devi looks charming, sitting with Her legs folded in Padmasana and the pleats of Her attire gracefully fanning out and flowing down in front of Her. Keeping the Balaji Padmavati idol in 925 Sterling Silver at home, removes miseries and blesses with harmony, loving relationship between couples, wealth, prosperity, good fortune, spiritual growth, righteous living and abundance. Silver idols are considered especially auspicious for Goddess Laxmi idols and as Padmavati is a form of Laxmiji, this idol ushers auspiciousness to the dwelling and bestows contentment. 

Goddess Padmavati was a Princess and was extremely beautiful. Narad Muni had predicted that the Princess would become the wife of Lord Vishnu. As Venkateshwara, Lord Vishnu, once saw Padmavati and was enchanted by the Princess's ravishing beauty. He later got married to Her. But He took a loan from Kubera (the Lord of wealth and riches), for the wedding and promised to return the loan by the end of Kali Yuga. It is believed that Lord Tirupati Balaji is still paying off the loan of Kubera and devotees contribute to His repayment of loan. 

925 Sterling Silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, like copper, zinc, nickel, etc. 999 silver is very soft and marred, damaged or bent more easily than 925 silver. This makes 925 Sterling Silver is the preferred choice for making idols and jewellery. 

When you buy this 925 Sterling Silver idol, you will find the BIS mark stamped on it, mentioning the same. With the BIS mark on the idol, you can rest assured that this silver idol indeed contains 92.5% pure silver and you are paying for what you get.