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Idols & figurines
Lakshmi-Ganesh and more — only if you know they'd want one.
- Typical budget
- ₹250 – ₹15,000
- Fastest usual delivery
- 1 to 2 days
Delivery depends on the seller and your city; confirm with them before ordering.
Why it works as a gift
Lakshmi and Ganesh idols are at the centre of the Diwali puja, and a brass or silver pair can become a family heirloom. People in our research were wary of gifting them unless you know the family would welcome one, so this is a gift for someone whose home puja you know: a clay set for this year's puja, or a well-made brass pair for a new home.
Who it's good for
Who should skip it
- Someone whose faith or home puja you don't know well
- A home that already has more idols than space
- Someone who avoids: decor they didn't choose
How to choose
Painted Lakshmi-Ganesh pairs; eco clay versions too.
Lakshmi-Ganesh pairs on lotus or throne bases.
92.5 silver, priced by weight.
Lighter and cheaper than metal.
What to check
- Ask first: many families already have the idols they worship, and some prefer to choose their own.
- Check the material in the listing. Brass, silver-plated, resin and clay can look alike in photos but differ hugely in weight and price.
- Idols are listed by height, so check it against the space in their mandir.
- For silver, look for the 925 or 92.5 stamp; the price follows the weight.
What each budget gets you
- ₹250–₹1,500
- Clay, terracotta and resin idols.
- ₹1,500–₹15,000
- Brass Lakshmi-Ganesh idols and folk-art pieces.
- From about ₹2,000
- Silver, priced by weight.
Brands and vendors for idols & figurines
Satvik StoreBudget-friendlyBrandDelhi NCR · Ships worldwideClay Lakshmi-Ganesh sets for the Diwali puja
Order by Wed, 28 Oct for Diwali (delivers in 3–5 working days, by its own terms)
CraftLipiBudget-friendlyBrandEco terracotta Lakshmi-Ganesh idols
Its stated delivery times no longer reach Diwali: ask before you order (ships in 1–3 working days, then delivers in 5–10 working days, by its own terms)
iTokriBudget-friendlyGifting vendorShips worldwideFolk-craft Lakshmi and Ganesha pieces
Order by Thu, 22 Oct for Diwali (ships in 1–2 working days, then delivers in 3–7 working days, by its own terms)
eCraftIndiaBudget-friendlyGifting vendorJaipur · Ships worldwideA very large range of Ganesha idols, mostly resin
Order by Wed, 28 Oct for Diwali (ships in 1–2 working days, then delivers in 1–3 working days, by its own terms)
GaathaPremiumGifting vendorAhmedabad · Ships worldwideMolela terracotta deity plaques from Rajasthan
SvastikaPremiumBrandMumbai · Ships across IndiaBrass Lakshmi-Ganesh murtis on lotus and throne bases
Order by Tue, 27 Oct for Diwali (ships in 1–2 working days, then delivers in 2–4 working days, by its own terms)
LuxeartisanshipLuxuryBrandDelhi NCR · Ships worldwideDetailed brass Lakshmi-Ganesh idols
Exotic IndiaLuxuryGifting vendorDelhi NCR · Ships worldwideBrass Ganesha and Lakshmi-Ganesha, pocket-size to temple-size
Ordered by how many people recommend them, then our own editorial order. Nobody pays to rank here. Price tiers describe where each brand sits for idols & figurines, not across everything it sells.
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