Temple jewellery questions? Ask Indriya

Temple jewellery is traditional South Indian gold jewellery decorated with motifs of deities, temples and sacred symbols such as Goddess Lakshmi, the lotus and the peacock. It was first made to adorn temple idols and classical dancers, and today it is worn by brides and at festivals.

It can be. Traditional temple jewellery is made in 22-karat gold, while fashion versions use gold-plated silver or alloy. Indriya's temple jewellery is BIS Hallmark certified gold with a HUID code, so its purity can be verified.

Most South Indian brides wear a layered set: a choker, a long haram or kasu mala, jhumkas, a vaddanam (waist belt), armlets and a maang tikka. Lakshmi and peacock motifs in an antique gold finish are the most popular bridal choices.

Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cotton cloth after every wear. For a deeper clean, use a soft brush with mild soap in lukewarm water, rinse, and dry it completely. Avoid harsh chemicals, and have stone-set pieces cleaned professionally.

Keep each piece in its own soft pouch or lined box, away from air and moisture. Add a silica gel sachet and keep it away from perfume and sprays so the antique finish does not dull.

Goddess Lakshmi stands for wealth and prosperity, the peacock for grace (it is the mount of Lord Murugan) and the lotus for purity, as the flower Lakshmi sits upon. Ganesha motifs stand for new beginnings, which makes them popular with brides.

Lakshmi motifs suit the festival best: a Lakshmi haram or a kasu mala strung with Lakshmi coins, paired with temple jhumkas. Antique gold finishes look right with a silk saree for the puja.

A BIS hallmark is the Bureau of Indian Standards' certification of gold purity. It has three marks: the BIS logo, the purity grade (such as 22K916) and a 6-character HUID code that is unique to that piece.

22K916 means 22 karat gold that is 91.6% pure. It is the most common purity for traditional and temple jewellery in India.

The price is the day's gold rate multiplied by the weight of the piece, plus making charges and GST. Indriya shows the gold rate, making charges and taxes separately on the bill.

Tap the gold bar button on any page of this site for today's rate. It shows the live market rate with Indriya's last listed store rate underneath for reference.

Anantara is Indriya's bridal temple jewellery collection, unveiled in May 2025 for brides in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. It includes harams, short necklaces and jhumkas with Lakshmi, Ganesha, Garuda and Vishnu motifs, inspired by the Hoysala-era temples at Somanathapura and finished in antique gold with pearls and coloured stones.

No. This site is a student project, so every product links to its page on indriya.com, where you can buy it, or you can see it in an Indriya store.

Yes. You can bring Indriya gold jewellery to any Indriya store and exchange it for a new design. The gold is valued at the current gold rate, and exact deductions follow Indriya's official exchange policy in store.

Bring the jewellery and its invoice to an Indriya store. The store checks purity against the BIS hallmark and HUID, values the gold at the current rate and applies that value to your new piece.

Golden Programs are Indriya's gold purchase and savings plans. The current plans and their terms are listed on indriya.com, and store staff can explain them in person.

Mumbai has six Indriya stores: Borivali West, Andheri West, R City Mall in Ghatkopar, Sky City Mall in Borivali East, Nexus Seawoods Mall in Navi Mumbai and Phoenix Marketcity in Kurla. Each has its own page with the address, hours and map.

Most Mumbai stores open at 11:00 AM and close between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM; Sky City Mall stays open until 11:00 PM. Check the store's page before you visit.

Call Indriya customer care toll free on 1800-210-8383, or visit any Indriya store.

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