Idol Size for Home Temple: How Big Should Your Murti Be
For most home temples, a murti between 4 and 12 inches tall is the easy choice. That is the right idol size for home temple shelves, wall mandirs and small wooden mandirs. Go bigger, 12 to 18 inches, only when you have a proper pooja room or a wide platform, and keep idols above 18 […]
Ganesh Idol Trunk Direction: Left, Right or Straight for Home
Ganesh idol trunk direction, in short: for a murti at home, most families choose one with the trunk turned to Ganesh ji’s own left. This is called a left trunk Ganesha, or Vamamukhi. A straight trunk is also kept at home by many families. A right trunk Ganesh is traditionally kept in temples, because it […]
How to Clean Brass Idols at Home: Plain, Black and Stone Work
Here is how to clean brass idols at home: rub a plain brass idol with half a lemon dipped in salt, or with tamarind paste, wait a few minutes, rinse it with water and dry it fully with a soft cotton cloth. But stop for a moment before you start. Lemon, tamarind and vinegar are […]