Deity Idols & Sacred Forms
Murtis, Shivlings, Shaligrams and framed images for the home altar, chosen by material, size and the form of the divine your family worships.
Deity Idols
Murtis of Ganesha, Lakshmi, Krishna, Shiva, Durga, Hanuman and other deities in brass, panchdhatu…
Shivlings
Narmadeshwar, marble, sphatik, brass and stone Shivlings, with or without a jalahari base, for da…
Shaligrams
Shaligram shilas, the dark fossil stones worshipped as Vishnu, along with simple seats and boxes…
Devotional Frames
Framed images of deities, gurus and sacred symbols for walls, desks, shops and cars, in wood, met…
The heart of any home shrine is the form that the family bows to each morning. For some it is a small brass Ganesha placed by the door, for others a marble Shivling on a copper base, and in many Vaishnava homes a smooth black Shaligram kept with tulsi leaves. This family of deity idols and sacred forms covers all of these ways of giving the divine a visible presence at home.
Carved and cast murtis are the most familiar. Brass, copper, panchdhatu, marble, wood and resin each age differently and need different care, so the material matters as much as the look. A metal murti can be bathed during abhishek, while a painted resin piece should only be wiped with a soft dry cloth.
Shivlings and Shaligrams are a separate matter. They are aniconic, meaning they represent the deity without a human figure, and they are worshipped with their own rules for placement and offerings. Devotional frames suit walls, offices and rented homes where a full altar is not practical.
Before you buy deity idols, think about the space. Many families keep the shrine in the north-east and choose a size that sits comfortably on the platform without crowding the diya.
Ask your family elders or priest if your tradition has particular guidance on which forms to keep together.