Handcrafted Vietnam White Marble Venkateswara Statue with Prabhavali Arch, 2ft

Sri Venkateswara — known lovingly across South India as Balaji — presides over the hills of Tirumala as the Kali-yuga form of Vishnu, the Lord who answers prayers and clears the debts of the heart. This 24-inch murti holds him in the classic standing sthanaka posture, four-armed and serene: the Sudarshana chakra raised in the upper right, the Panchajanya conch in the upper left, the lower-right hand blessing toward the feet, and the lower-left resting at the hip in katyavalambita — the gesture that promises refuge to every devotee who bows before him. Framing the Lord is a fully carved prabhavali, a temple arch (thoranam) crowned by a kirtimukha crest and flanked by hamsa and makara motifs — the same aureole that surrounds him in the sanctum at Tirumala. Every element is worked in a single register of stone: the tall conical kiritamukuta crown, the layered garlands falling to the ankles, the pleated dhoti, and the bright white U-shaped tirunamam on the brow. The piece rests on an integrated lotus pedestal and a stepped base, so it stands ready for the altar the moment it arrives. It is hand-carved in Vietnam White Marble, a fine-grained stone prized for its cool, even, porcelain-white tone — brighter and calmer than warm Makrana, and beautifully suited to a deity whose darshan is meant to feel luminous. A soft satin polish keeps the surface smooth to the touch while letting the crisp chisel work on the crown, garlands and arch read clearly under lamplight. Tilak Mandirwala curates each Balaji through its network of master sculptors in Jaipur, matching the carving to tradition and finishing it to gallery standard before it travels to you. At two feet it sits comfortably as the centrepiece of a home pooja room or a dedicated Venkateswara shrine, and makes a deeply meaningful gift for family abroad. Size, stone and detailing can be tailored to your space on request.