It surely was a great weekend in Chennai. The weather was suitable for a good round of shopping, the ever smiling people, the fragrance of the jasmine flowers wafting through the air, and the beautiful ancient temples with its line of pious devotes- Chennai never fails to cheer me.

In the heart of this beautiful city, amidst the hustle bustle, tucked away in a corner on TTK Road, Alwarpet is the retail store of Mantra Gold Coating. An initiative of Smart Creations, Mantra specializes in temple architecture, devotional products for your “Puja” room and home décor products in 24 karat gold coating. Gold architecture for temples is something the company has been doing since 1998.

With its latest foray into gold plating services for homes, Mantra has taken that big step into “Transforming Homes into Holy Shrines”, with over 650 products in its store.

What Mantra primarily focuses on is customizable puja room solutions. Titled Samarpan, you get to pick from the wide range of idols of deities, wooden mantaps and metal lamps.

A perfect way to give your prayer room a spiritual look and feel.

Products range from Rs.300 to Rs. 8 lakhs.

All products in the store are hand crafted in bronze copper or brass, which are traditionally considered to be metals that create an aura of positive energy.

Elegantly crafted home décor products are definitely worth a look. You have wall art and murals with gold, silver and bronze finish.

There is a wide range of unique and beautiful vases, baskets, paperweights, wall-hangings, idols, kitchen and dining ware and gift items.

So if you are the lover of traditional art, Mantra would surely not disappoint you. Pick a few products for your home or gift them to your loved ones. I am sure there wouly would love them too. 

Mantra is located at No. 270, TTK Road, Chennai