Shiv Narayan’s new masterpiece’ Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy’ unveiled by Sudha Reddy in Hyderabad

Inspired by the divine idol enshrined in the iconic Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the jewel captures every intricate detail of the original with remarkable precision

Shiv Narayan Jewellers held an exclusive unveiling of its latest masterpiece, ‘Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy’ at the residence of renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist and style icon Sudha Reddy in Hyderabad. It was a celebration of artistic excellence, skilfull workmanship and rich cultural heritage. The masterpiece had garnered attention earlier at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2023 in Mumbai, where it was officially launched.

Tushar Agarwal, Managing Director of Shiv Narayan Jewellers Pvt Ltd, expressed his gratitude to Sudha Reddy and said, “The creation of ‘Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy’ is all about our team’s dedication and passion, especially our artisans. This masterpiece not only reflects our artistic prowess but also embodies the rich spiritual heritage of our culture. We are deeply honoured and thankful to Sudha Reddy ji for unveiling this extraordinary creation adding an extra layer of significance to this momentous occasion.”

Guests were left spellbound by the intricate beauty of ‘Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy’, which is inspired by the divine idol enshrined in the iconic Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The jewel captures every intricate detail of the original with remarkable precision. The depiction of Lord Vishnu in the Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) position, with his hand gently resting on a Jyotirlinga representing Lord Shiva, and Lord Brahma seated atop a lotus that emerges from Vishnu’s navel, is a sublime representation of ancient Indian scriptures.

The Shri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy jewel measures 8 inches in height and 18 inches in length. Handcrafted by 32 people working 16 hours every day for two months, it weighs 2.8 kg. Adorned with around 75,000 high-quality diamonds, totalling 500 carats, Sri Ananth Padmanabhaswamy is a sight to behold. It boasts the finest Zambian emeralds and natural Burmese rubies that lend it divine elegance.

At the heart of this remarkable creation is Shiv Narayan Jewellers’ relentless pursuit of excellence, culminating in the achievement of eight Guinness World Records titles. Based in Hyderabad, the luxury jewellery brand has created a niche for itself in the industry. Founded by Seth Sri Shiv Narayan Ji, the head jeweller to Mir Osman Ali Khan, the VII Nizam of Hyderabad, it has a rich legacy of royalty. Today, it is in the hands of Kamal Kishore Agarwal and Tushar Agarwal, the current Chairman and Managing Director of the company.

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