Neelkanthl - Poshaak & Pagdi set
The Fact
Neelkanth — "the blue-throated one" — is a name shared across Krishna and Shiva iconography, both associated with the deepest, most saturated blue in the Vaishnav colour vocabulary. It is a colour reserved for the most commanding, most regal presentations of the divine.
The Science
Zardosi's metal thread is built up in raised layers above the fabric plane, rather than sitting flush against it. This height difference means the gold paisley motifs catch overhead light at a different angle than the flat blue base — the surface never looks static, even in still light.
Alankar — Styling Note
Pair with a gold mala and blue-toned flowers where available, or a single marigold if not. The matching pagdi is made specifically for this set — worn together, always.
Select Size
How to find your size
Know your idol height?
Measure from the base to the top of the head.
| Idol Height | Size |
|---|---|
| 1.75 inch | Size 0 |
| 2.20 inch | Size 1 |
| 2.75 inch | Size 2 |
| 3.15 inch | Size 3 |
| 3.40 inch | Size 4 |
| 3.80 inch | Size 5 |
| 4.40 inch | Size 6 |
Know your dress diameter?
Lay the old poshaak flat and measure across the widest point.
| Dress Diameter | Size |
|---|---|
| 4 inch | Size 0 |
| 5 inch | Size 1 |
| 6 inch | Size 2 |
| 7 inch | Size 3 |
| 8 inch | Size 4 |
| 10 inch | Size 5 |
| 12 inch | Size 6 |
Hand-written Alankar styling note with every order
Wrapped in butter paper with a hand-poured crimson wax seal
Tied with hand-braided Moli thread — never synthetic ribbon
Handcrafted & dispatched in 5–7 working days