Half Crown - 0.75 x 0.5 Inches | Gold Polish Half Turban/ Half Kiridam/ Single Stone Half Kireedam for Deity
• Enhance the beauty of your beloved Deity with the exquisite gold polished stone Kireedam! This small stone kiritam for deity decoration is a stunning piece of art with a single red stone at the center that will elevate your Deity's appearance to new heights.
• This Half Crown with arch exquisite accessory is crafted from good-quality stone, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that express majesty and beauty.
• The Stone god crown is a symbol of grandeur and divinity, making it the perfect adornment for your beloved Deity.
• Every curve and contour of the mukut has been designed to perfection, ensuring that it exudes an aura of elegance and grace.
• The act of placing it on your Deity's head is a gesture of respect and gratitude towards the divine. Stone god mukuts are considered to be very auspicious and are believed to bring good fortune and blessings to their worshippers.
• Kiritam is also believed to enhance the beauty of the Deity and add to the overall grandeur of the temple or shrine.
• God Mukut gives a look of pride to our beloved Gods and Goddesses. Mukut is a Sanskrit word that means crown or headdress. In Tamil, Mukut is called Kireedam.
• During Varalakshmi Puja, the adornment of the deity idol holds great significance as it symbolizes the divine presence and grace of Goddess Varalakshmi.
• By adorning the Varalakshmi idol with the Stone Kiritam, you invite the divine blessings and grace of Goddess Varalakshmi into your home or place of worship.
• Kireetam is believed to symbolize the divine power of the Deity and represents the crown of royalty, reminding us of the greatness and majesty of the divine.
Historical Roots of Jewelry in Hindu Worship
The use of jewelry in Hindu ceremonies dates back thousands of years, to the time when ancient writings and customs called for intricate decorations for gods and goddesses. According to archeological data, the origins of jewelry in Hindu devotion can be found in the elaborate ornaments composed of gold, silver, and precious stones discovered during the excavation of the Indus Valley Civilization.
These early ornaments represented wealth, success, and a spiritual link; they were more than just ornamental; they had religious and cultural meaning. The elaborately decorated idols found in historical temples throughout India reflect the concept that deities are divine forms that should be treated with the highest care and respect. As a sign of appreciation, faith, and worship, gods were also clothed and adorned with this respect.
Ancient Hindu texts such as the Vedas and the Agamas mention decorating deities as an essential part of ritual practices. For instance, the Shilpa Shastra, a book on ancient Indian sculpture and art, specifies precise rules for the clothing and ornamentation of idols. Every piece of jewelry, from necklaces and anklets to crowns, has a special meaning and is said to strengthen the idol's spiritual aura.
Crowns (Mukut): A mukut, or crown, is one of the most commonly used ornaments in Hindu worship, symbolizing the supreme authority and power of the deity. When devotees place a mukut on an idol, it represents reverence for the deity's status as a supreme protector and guide. For instance, Lord Krishna’s feathered crown represents his playful, divine love, while Goddess Lakshmi’s crown symbolizes abundance and wealth.
