Dr B. Govindan unveils Shiv Narayan’s ‘Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy’ at IIJS 2023

The jewel, dedicated to the Chairman of Bhima Jewellers, weighs 2.8 kilograms and is embellished with 75,000 diamonds weighing 500 carats in total, as well as Zambian emeralds and natural Burmese rubies

Continuing its tradition of record-breaking creations, Shiv Narayan Jewellers of Hyderabad has just unveiled a brand-new masterpiece, the ‘Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy’, dedicated to Dr B. Govindan, Chairman of Bhima Jewellers, Thiruvananthapuram. The launch event at the IIJS Premiere 2023 was attended by dignitaries of the industry from across the country.

This comes on the heels of Shiv Narayan Jewellers achieving eight Guinness World Records titles for four of its masterpieces, namely, The Ganesha Pendant, The Ram Darbar Pendant, The Satlada Necklace and The Magnifying Glass. The impressive ‘Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy’piece demonstrates the precise craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail of Shiv Narayan’s craftsmen. Inspired by the marvellous idol that resides in the Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the jewel depicts every feature of the original. Lord Vishnu is portrayed in the same Yoga Nidra (Yogic sleep) position with his hand resting on top of a Jyotirlinga (Lord Shiva) and with Lord Brahma atop a lotus rooted in his navel. The masterful depiction encapsulates the beginning of time as told in ancient Indian scriptures.

The Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy jewel measures 8 inches in height, 18 inches in length and weighs 2.8 kilograms. Adorned with around 75,000 high-quality diamonds, totalling 500 carats, Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy is embellished with Zambian emeralds, natural Burmese rubies and diamonds. It has been handcrafted by 32 people working 16 hours every day for two months and pushes the boundaries of design while remaining true to the brand’s rich Indian roots.

Crafted under the guidance of Chairman Kamal Kishore Agarwal and Managing Director Tushar Agarwal of Shiv Narayan Jewellers, the piece is a true testament to human creativity and the timeless allure of luxury jewellery. It is symbolic of the brand’s enduring legacy of crafting pieces of jewellery that marry tradition with contemporary craftsmanship, and with it, the brand expects to achieve its ninth world record.

“Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy is a celebration of our heritage and dedication to the fine art of jewellery-making. We are honoured to have created this majestic piece for Dr. B. Govindan, whose immense contribution to the jewellery industry has been an inspiration for all of us,” said Tushar Agarwal, Managing Director of Shiv Narayan Jewellers. “It is a proud moment for us to witness our vision come to life and we hope to set new records with the piece.”

Founded by Seth Sri Shiv Narayan, the head jeweller to Mir Osman Ali Khan, the VII Nizam of Hyderabad, Shiv Narayan Jewellers has a rich legacy of royalty and is at the forefront of jewellery innovation.

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