About this piece
Balaji is the form of Vishnu worshipped as Venkateswara at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh. This idol shows the figure standing upright under a tall arch with a pointed top, with the tall crown and the long vertical mark on the forehead, all in gold-coloured brass.
The piece is flat-backed, as the photos show, with a thick brass base, so it stands against a wall or on a shelf. It is from the Jayani collection. The page gave no size or weight.
How it is used
Many homes keep an image of Balaji on the puja shelf, and some families have a link with Tirupati. A flat-backed idol like this stands against a wall.
Looking after it
- Dust with a soft dry cloth.
- Use a soft brush for the carved detail.
