Two well-carved murtis can still look wrong together if their proportions and bases do not agree. The pair matters as much as each figure.
Why proportion matters
A Radha Krishna pair is read as a single composition. If Krishna is much taller, Radha looks like a companion rather than a consort; if their bases differ in width, the pair looks assembled.
The conventional relationship
Krishna is usually carved slightly taller, commonly by a small, visually natural margin rather than a dramatic difference. Radha is matched in base width and shoulder scale so the pair sits level.
Base widths
Equal or carefully stepped base widths let the pair sit flush on one platform. If the base widths differ significantly, plan two platforms at slightly different heights.
Adding to an existing deity
If you already own one figure, send: total height, base width, the shoulder width, a photograph from the front and one from the side. A workshop can then match the companion rather than approximating it.
Pose consistency
Standing with standing, seated with seated. Mixing a standing Krishna with a seated Radha is technically possible but rarely reads well.
Frequently asked questions
Should Krishna be taller than Radha in a marble murti?
Krishna is usually carved slightly taller, by a modest visual margin. The key is a natural relationship rather than an obvious size difference.
Can I order Radha to match a Krishna I already own?
Yes. Provide the existing height, base width and photographs, and the companion can be carved to match.
Should Radha and Krishna be seated or standing together?
Match the postures — standing with standing or seated with seated. Mixed postures rarely read as a single composition.
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