Batuk Bhairav
This custom Batuk Bhairav pendant was commissioned by a returning customer who had previously purchased a piece from Arts of Devotion. Having loved her first purchase so much, she approached us again, this time with a vision of creating her own Batuk Bhairav pendant. The project gave us the opportunity to bring her vision into a carefully handcrafted piece of the deity’s traditional appearance and finer details.
The Design
The design of Batuk Bhairav focused mainly on recreating a playful version of the deity’s traditional form, with careful attention to His facial expression, posture, ornaments, and finer details. Each element was sculpted in 3D and as a bonus, on the back we incorporated the mantra ॐ बटुक भैरवाय नमः (Om Batuk Bhairavaya Namah), giving a normally neglected part of the pendant its own significance rather than leaving it plain.
Casting & Polishing
Once the 3D design was finalised, Batuk Bhairav was cast in 92.5 Sterling Silver, carefully preserving the details around the flames and weapons. Our craftsmen then worked through several stages of filing, cleaning, and hand-polishing, to prevent extra polish across all the facial details and ornaments. The mantra on the reverse also required careful finishing to maintain the sharpness and clarity of each letter, ensuring the entire pendant received the same level of craftsmanship on both sides.
Enamel & Plating
The final stage brought together several finishing techniques to recreate the distinctive appearance of Batuk Bhairav. Black rhodium plating was applied across the deity’s body, while selective gold plating highlighted His jewellery, weapons, and parts of the surrounding flames. Hand-painted enamel was then used to bring out His expressive eyes, the accompanying dog, and the vibrant colours of the design. Each finish was carefully applied to complement the others, giving the piece its rich contrast.
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