{"product_id":"balaji-venkateshwara-rakhi","title":"Balaji Rakhi – Oxidised Skin-Friendly Venkateshwara Rakhi for Brother | Jija Jewels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBalaji Rakhi — Oxidised Skin-Friendly Venkateshwara Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eBalaji rakhi\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lord Venkateshwara of Tirupati — handcrafted in Satara, Maharashtra by Jija Designer Jewellery and finished in a deep antique oxidised polish. Made from \u003cstrong\u003eskin-friendly metal\u003c\/strong\u003e that is nickel-free and lead-free, so it sits comfortably on the wrist through the whole day, even on sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBalaji is among the most revered forms of Vishnu, the deity of the Tirupati shrine that draws devotees from across the country. For a family that holds Venkateshwara dear — who has made or hopes to make the pilgrimage to Tirumala — a Balaji rakhi tied on \u003cstrong\u003eRaksha Bandhan\u003c\/strong\u003e carries real weight. It is a devotional piece, worn with faith rather than as ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balaji \/ Venkateshwara motif in traditional antique styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skin-friendly alloy with oxidised (antique) polish — \u003cem\u003enot 925 sterling silver\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep oxidised black-silver antique polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-free, lead-free, hypoallergenic-friendly for sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable tie thread — fits all wrist sizes, adult and teen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made by artisans in Satara, Maharashtra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raksha Bandhan, Rakhi Purnima, gifting hamper, return gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, with pan-India delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Balaji Figure Suits Oxidised Metal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balaji murti is instantly known by its details — the tall conical crown, the namam mark, the still upright stance. Those markers are what make the figure recognisable as Venkateshwara and not another form of Vishnu, and they are fine features that a bright plating would wash out. The oxidised finish holds them: the dark settles around the crown and into the outline of the figure while the raised surfaces stay light, so Balaji reads clearly at wrist scale. It is the same reason temple idols are kept dark rather than mirror-polished — the depth is what makes the form legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Jija Designer Jewellery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJija Designer Jewellery has been handcrafting traditional Maharashtrian jewellery since 2010 from Satara, Maharashtra. Every oxidised piece is finished and checked by hand before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jija Designer Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49075478593792,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/6575\/5136\/files\/JAO166.jpg?v=1784985902","url":"https:\/\/jijajewels.com\/products\/balaji-venkateshwara-rakhi","provider":"Jija Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}