Which Hindu God Idol Should You Keep at Home?
A practical way to decide which deity to install at home, based on tradition, family practice and the space you actually have.
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A practical way to decide which deity to install at home, based on tradition, family practice and the space you actually have.
Moving into a new home changes what matters in an idol: placement, direction, size and how the shrine fits your daily routine.
A single reference table for choosing marble murti sizes from 4 to 24 inches, matched to the space and the deity.
Regional and family deities are often unavailable readymade. Here is how to commission one accurately from photographs.
Arranging several deities without a crowded shrine: hierarchy, height, direction and spacing rules that keep a mandir readable.
Family deities carry continuity across generations. Here is how to commission a kuldevta murti that matches your family tradition.
Deity, size, finish and customs — the practical considerations that make a marble idol a welcome gift rather than an awkward one.