Temple idols are commissioned as a set, not as a single object: the central deity, the consorts, the attendant figures, the base and the canopy all have to agree in scale and proportion. Murtiya carves temple idols in marble to traditional Shilpa Shastra proportions, for new mandirs and for renovation projects.

• Complete sets — main deity, consorts, attendants and base

• Proportions and mudras confirmed against Shilpa Shastra guidance

• Single-block carving to avoid visible seams in the sanctum

• Phased delivery possible for multi-idol temple projects

Commissioning temple idols begins with a drawing, not a price list. Scale, posture, number of accompanying figures and the sanctum dimensions all interact, and getting them right at the drawing stage avoids expensive corrections in stone.

Proportion and iconography

Shilpa Shastra sets relationships between the height of the deity, the base and the canopy, and between the main figure and its attendants. These proportions are what make a temple composition read as balanced rather than assembled.

Sequencing a temple project

Multi-idol projects are usually carved in a planned sequence so that base work, the main deity and the attendant figures remain consistent in stone and finish. If the temple is still under construction we can time delivery to the installation date.

Renovation and restoration

Where a historic idol needs replacement or repair, we can match an existing style where the original can be photographed and measured. Send clear photographs of all sides along with the target height.