# Custom Made Lakshmi Ganesh Murti for Diwali in Marble

> Lakshmi Ganesh murti for Diwali puja, hand-carved in marble in Jaipur. Pairs, trios and solo Lakshmi murtis, ready pieces or custom sizes, shipped worldwide.

**Source:** https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/lakshmi-ganesh-pair
**Business:** Tilak Mandirwala — made-to-order marble temples (mandirs), statues and decorative handicrafts. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Founded 2006.
**How it works:** Each piece is carved to order by the independent master sculptors TMW works with in Jaipur's Khajane Walon Ka Rasta sculptors' market. TMW designs the piece with the customer, briefs the sculptor, and follows it through to delivery and installation.
**Pricing:** request-for-quote — pieces are custom, so the site carries no list prices.
**Ships:** across India; export enquiries welcome.
**Page updated:** 2026-10-03
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## Why Lakshmi and Ganesh are commissioned together

The pairing is not a marketing convenience. It is the standard Diwali installation across most of India, and it has a logic. Ganesh removes the obstacles; Lakshmi brings the prosperity through the opening he makes. Installing one without the other is considered to leave the job half done, which is why almost every home and shop shrine set up for Diwali has both.

The convention that matters: **Ganesh sits on Lakshmi's right** as you face them. Get this wrong and the piece reads incorrectly to anyone who knows.

### How the pair is composed

This is the real choice in this collection, and it changes both the look and the cost:

- **A single shared lotus base**: both deities seated in padmasana on one carved base, side by side. The most compact option and the most ordered, because it sits neatly on a mandir shelf and moves as one piece.
- **Individual lotus thrones on a shared plinth**: each deity gets a fully carved throne, and the plinth unites them. More presence, more carving, more cost.
- **Individual carved pedestals, side by side**: the fullest treatment of each figure, rendered in a South Indian temple idiom with heavier ornamentation over a stepped square base.
- **A shared singhasan throne with a carved temple-style backrest** rising behind both figures, sometimes with pillared framing at the sides. The monumental altar option.
- **Framed by a prabhavali arch** rising behind both figures: a carved torana that turns the pair into a single composed tableau.
- **A trio on one base**, adding **Saraswati** for the families who worship all three on Diwali night, or **Kuber** with his money pot for a Dhanteras and business puja.
- **A carved wall panel** in bas-relief, the pair inside a temple arch, for an entrance or a home with no altar shelf.
- **Hand-painted or gilded**, with garments and jewellery painted on white Makrana, or selective gold leaf on polished black stone.
- **Contemporary treatment**: the canonical forms rendered in clean planes with restrained ornamentation and smooth, uninterrupted silhouettes. For an interior where a traditional murti would sit awkwardly.

### The attributes to check

Both are four-armed with canonical attributes. **Lakshmi** holds lotuses and a kalash, or shows the coin-pouring varada hand. **Ganesh** holds a modak, shows abhaya mudra, and has the **mushak (mouse)** at the base and the trunk curled, usually to the left, the gentler household convention.

On a pair specifically, look at whether the two figures are carved to a **consistent scale and ornamentation level**. The most common flaw in a cheap pair is two figures that were clearly carved to different levels of care and then set on one base.

## Choosing the stone

Every pair is made to order. Tilak Mandirwala works in five stones:

- **Makrana white marble**: the traditional temple white and the classic Diwali choice; also the standard base for hand-painted work.
- **Vietnam white marble**: cooler and brighter, fine even grain. It holds crisp detail, which counts on a pair where two sets of ornaments, a kalash, a modak and a mouse all sit within a small footprint.
- **Black stone**: mirror-polishable, dramatic, and a strong backdrop for gold-leaf detailing.
- **Dholpur pink sandstone**: warm and matte, weathers well, for a courtyard or semi-open shrine.
- **Cast marble dust**: lighter and more affordable, holds fine detail, and the sensible pick at the smallest sizes.

## Size and placement

The pieces here run from **8 inches to 3 feet**. This collection reaches smaller than most, because a shelf pair for a home shrine is the commonest request:

- **8 to 12 inches**: a home mandir shelf, a shop counter, a desk. The most ordered range, and the size most Diwali sets are.
- **18 to 24 inches**: a dedicated pooja room or a reception counter.
- **30 to 36 inches**: an office entrance, a hall, or a temple installation.

Check the **width**. A side-by-side pair is wider than it is tall, and the shelf it has to sit on is the constraint people forget.

### Vastu and direction

- Install so the worshipper faces **east or north**; the **north-east** quadrant is the traditional location for a home shrine, and north specifically is associated with wealth.
- **Ganesh on Lakshmi's right**, as above.
- Both are conventionally installed **seated** for a home, because a seated goddess stays.
- **Never directly on the floor.** Always use a chowki, plinth or mandir shelf.

## Lakshmi Ganesh murti for Diwali and Dhanteras

A **Lakshmi Ganesh murti** is bought for Diwali more than for any other occasion, and specifically
for **Lakshmi Puja**, which falls on **8 November in 2026**, with Dhanteras two days earlier. Many
households set out a new clay pair each year and immerse the old one; a marble pair is the one that
stays, installed once and worshipped every Diwali after. That is also why it is so often given, by
parents to a son or daughter setting up a first home, or to a family business opening a new shop.

For a Diwali puja at home, size the pair to the mandir it will sit in: an **8-inch pair** on a shared
lotus base for a wall-mounted mandir, a **12-inch pair** for a standard home mandir, **18 inches** and
above for a puja room. The second cluster of orders is **new business openings** and **griha
pravesh**, where the pair is the default installation.

On timing there are two routes. Some pairs **already exist**, held by us or already carved by the
artist families we work with, and once we confirm one with photographs it typically reaches you in
about two weeks, depending on where you are. A **commissioned** pair typically takes four to six weeks
to carve, depending on size, stone and detail, plus about a week by air, so for this Diwali an
order needs to be placed in early October; after that, a ready pair is the route.

Beyond the pairs, the page also carries **Lakshmi on her own**: seated or standing on a lotus,
Gaja Lakshmi with her elephants, Dhan Lakshmi pouring coins, Lakshmi with her owl. A solo Lakshmi
is the murti for a family that already has a Ganesh, or for a Lakshmi puja room of its own.

If the pair is a gift, it sits alongside diyas, thalis and gift boxes in our [marble Diwali gifts](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/marble-diwali-gifts) collection,
which also covers bulk and corporate orders.

## Caring for the pair

- Dust with a **dry, soft cloth**, paying attention to the gap between the two figures where dust settles.
- No acidic cleaners. Lemon, vinegar and bathroom products etch polished marble permanently.
- Wipe ghee, oil, kumkum and turmeric promptly; both deities receive all four regularly.
- Hand-painted and gold-leaf pieces should only ever be dusted dry.

## Commissioning yours

Any pair in this collection can be **made to order**, carved for you by the master sculptors and artist families Tilak Mandirwala has worked with in Jaipur for years. Tell us the composition, the stone and the size; we work through the design with you, brief the sculptor, share progress photographs as the piece takes shape, and deliver it to your door. A quotation and a timeline come before anything begins.

## Pieces in this collection (29)

Every piece below is made to order — the stone, size and finish are chosen per commission.

- [Handcrafted Makrana White Marble Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair on Lotus Thrones, 30in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-on-lotus-thrones-30in): Hand-carved Makrana white marble Lakshmi-Ganesh pair on lotus thrones. A 30-inch pooja centrepiece with crowned ornamentation.
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- [Handcrafted Makrana White Marble Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair on Lotus Thrones, 12in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-on-lotus-thrones-12in): Hand-carved Makrana white marble Lakshmi-Ganesh pair on lotus thrones, a 12-inch altar piece for Diwali gifting and office desks.
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- [Handcrafted Vietnam White Marble Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair on Lotus Thrones, 18in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-on-lotus-thrones-18in): Workshop-carved Vietnam white marble Lakshmi-Ganesh on lotus thrones: an 18-inch home-altar pair with a clean, export-grade satin finish.
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- [Handcrafted Makrana White Marble Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair on Shared Singhasan Throne, 24in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-on-shared-singhasan-throne-24in): Hand-carved white Makrana marble Lakshmi-Ganesh pair on a shared singhasan throne, a 24-inch temple-altar centrepiece for Diwali pooja.
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- [Handcrafted Vietnam White Marble Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair on Shared Lotus Base with Prabhavali Arch, 24in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-shared-lotus-base-prabhavali-arch-24in): Lakshmi and Ganesh share one lotus base beneath a single carved prabhavali arch, in 24 inches of cool Vietnam white marble.
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- [Handcrafted Marble Dust Composite Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair with Hand-Painted Gold Accents, 12in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/marble-dust-composite-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-with-hand-painted-gold-accents-12in): Marble dust composite Lakshmi-Ganesh pair on lotus thrones with hand-painted gold accents: a 12-inch festive Diwali altar set.
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- [Handcrafted Makrana White Marble Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair on Shared Lotus Base, Compact 8in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-shared-lotus-base-8in): Master-carved Makrana white marble Lakshmi-Ganesh pair on one shared lotus base. An 8-inch altar piece sized for Diwali gifting.
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- [Handcrafted Black Granite Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair on Lotus Pedestals, South Indian Style, 15in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/black-granite-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-south-indian-lotus-pedestals-15in): Master-carved black granite Lakshmi-Ganesh on individual lotus pedestals, a 15-inch South Indian altar pair with mirror-polished depth.
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- [Handcrafted Vietnam White Marble Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair on Carved Chowki with Temple Backrest, 36in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-carved-chowki-temple-backrest-36in): Sculptor-carved Vietnam white marble Lakshmi-Ganesh pair on a shared chowki: a 36-inch temple-room installation with carved backrest panel.
  - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/vietnam-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-carved-chowki-temple-backrest-36in.webp (concept image)
- [Handcrafted Black Granite Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair on Shared Lotus Base, Contemporary Minimal, 21in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/black-granite-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-shared-lotus-base-contemporary-21in): Master-carved black granite Lakshmi-Ganesh pair on one shared lotus base, a 21-inch altar piece with clean contemporary planes.
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- [Handcrafted Dholpur Pink Sandstone Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair on Lotus Thrones, 18in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/dholpur-pink-sandstone-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-on-lotus-thrones-18in): Sculptor-carved Dholpur pink sandstone Lakshmi-Ganesh on lotus thrones. An 18-inch altar pair in warm blush-toned Rajasthani stone.
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- [Handcrafted Makrana White Marble Lakshmi-Ganesh Pair on Lotus Thrones, 18in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-on-lotus-thrones-18in): Hand-carved Makrana white marble Lakshmi-Ganesh on individual lotus thrones, an 18-inch home altar for Diwali pooja and daily worship.
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- [Makrana White Marble Gaja Lakshmi Statue, 30 Inch](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-gaja-lakshmi-30in): Four-armed Gaja Lakshmi on a full lotus, flanked by two abhisheka elephants, hand-carved in Makrana white marble for your home mandir.
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- [Vietnam White Marble Seated Lakshmi Idol, Padmasana on Lotus — 18 Inch](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-seated-lakshmi-padmasana-18in): A four-armed Mahalakshmi seated in padmasana on a full-bloom lotus, hand-carved in cool Vietnam white marble for the pooja room.
  - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/vietnam-white-marble-seated-lakshmi-padmasana-18in.webp (concept image)
- [Makrana White Marble Standing Mahalakshmi on Lotus, 24 Inch](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-standing-lakshmi-on-lotus-24in): Four-armed Mahalakshmi standing on a blooming lotus, hand-carved in bright Makrana white marble at 24 inches for the home mandir.
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- [Vietnam White Marble Lakshmi with Owl Vahana Statue, 24 Inch](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-lakshmi-with-owl-24in): Four-armed Mahalakshmi on a lotus with her owl vahana at her feet, hand-carved in cool white Vietnam marble: a 24-inch home and gifting piece.
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- [Vietnam White Marble Kamala Lakshmi Statue with Lotuses, 30 Inch](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-kamala-lakshmi-lotus-30in): A four-armed Kamala Lakshmi standing on a lotus, hand-carved in cool Vietnam white marble. 30 inches of serene devotional presence.
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- [Black Marble Dhan Lakshmi Statue with Gold Coins, 24 in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/black-marble-dhan-lakshmi-gold-coins-24in): A 24-inch jet-black marble Dhan Lakshmi, gold coins streaming from her lowered hand into a kalash: the wealth goddess for your dhan corner.
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- [Handcrafted Black Marble Ashtabhuja Mahalakshmi Statue, 36 inch](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/black-marble-ashtabhuja-mahalakshmi-36in): Eight-armed Ashtabhuja Mahalakshmi hand-carved in jet-black marble on a lotus, a 36-inch mirror-polished centrepiece for home or temple.
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- [Dholpur Pink Sandstone Gaja Lakshmi Statue, 24 Inch](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/dholpur-pink-sandstone-gaja-lakshmi-24in): Four-armed Gaja Lakshmi on a lotus, flanked by two abhisheka elephants, hand-carved in blush Dholpur Pink Sandstone. 24 inches.
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- [Dholpur Pink Sandstone Lakshmi on Lotus Throne, 18 Inch](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/dholpur-pink-sandstone-lakshmi-lotus-throne-18in): Four-armed Rajlakshmi seated on an ornate lotus throne, hand-carved in soft blush Dholpur Pink Sandstone. An 18-inch pooja-room centrepiece.
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- [Black Marble Seated Lakshmi in Padmasana, 30-Inch Mahalakshmi Statue](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/black-marble-seated-lakshmi-padmasana-30in): Master-carved black marble Mahalakshmi seated in padmasana on a lotus, a 30-inch living-room centrepiece with a deep jet-black mirror polish.
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- [Makrana Marble Lakshmi Ganesh Chowki Gift Set, 6in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-chowki-gift-set-6in): Hand-polished Makrana white marble Lakshmi Ganesh pair on a carved chowki, boxed in a red-lined presentation case for wedding gifting.
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- [Makrana White Marble Dhan Lakshmi Ganesh Pair with Coin Shower, 18 in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-dhan-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-coin-shower-18in): Makrana white marble Dhan Lakshmi and Ganesh pair, 18 in, with a gold-picked stream of coins pouring into a pot for Diwali puja.
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- [Vietnam White Marble Lakshmi Ganesh Kuber Murti Set for Dhanteras, 15 in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-kuber-murti-set-15in): Ganesh, Lakshmi and Kuber with his money pot, seated together on one base: a 15-inch Dhanteras set in cool Vietnam white marble.
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- [Hand-Painted Makrana Marble Lakshmi Ganesh Pair with Gold Shringar, 12 in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/hand-painted-makrana-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-gold-shringar-12in): A 12-inch Makrana marble Lakshmi Ganesh pair, hand-painted in red, green and gold shringar for a bright Diwali altar.
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- [Makrana White Marble Lakshmi Ganesh Wall Panel in Bas-Relief, 18 in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-bas-relief-wall-panel-18in): Makrana white marble wall panel with Lakshmi and Ganesh carved in relief under a temple arch, 18 in, for an entrance or puja wall.
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- [Makrana White Marble Lakshmi Ganesh Saraswati Murti Set on a Shared Lotus Base, 15 in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-saraswati-murti-set-15in): Sculptor-carved Makrana white marble Lakshmi, Ganesh and Saraswati on one lotus base, a 15-inch trio for the Diwali puja shelf.
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- [Black Marble Lakshmi Ganesh Pair with Gold Leaf Ornaments, 12 in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/black-marble-lakshmi-ganesh-pair-gold-leaf-12in): Artisan-carved black marble Lakshmi Ganesh on one lotus base: a 12-inch Diwali pair with gold leaf on crowns and jewellery.
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## Frequently asked questions

### How long does a custom Lakshmi Ganesh marble pair take to make?

Ask us early, because Diwali pairs move quickly. Some Lakshmi Ganesh pairs are already carved and waiting with the artist families we work with. There is no carving wait for those, and we send photographs of the actual pair. Made for you, a pair typically takes **4 to 6 weeks** to carve, depending on size, stone and detail, a little longer than a single deity, because the two figures need matched proportions, harmonised carving and a balanced base. For a Diwali delivery, message us with the date well ahead so we can tell you which route still fits it. We share progress photos at each milestone.

### What size Lakshmi Ganesh pair should I order?

For a **pooja shelf or home mandir**, 9 to 12 inches per figure works well. For a **living-room or office centrepiece**, 15 to 24 inches. For **temple or large foyer placements**, 30 inches or taller. Send us a photo of your space on WhatsApp, and we'll suggest a size that suits the proportions and viewing distance.

### Can you add Saraswati or Kuber for the full Diwali pooja set?

Yes. We regularly carve **Lakshmi, Ganesh, and Saraswati** together for the complete Diwali pooja set, and add **Kuber** when buyers want the prosperity quartet. We match all figures in stone, scale, and base treatment so the set reads as one. Tell us which figures you want on WhatsApp and we'll quote the full composition.

### Can I customise the pose, with both seated, one standing, or on a shared base?

Yes. Every pair is hand-carved, so you choose the composition. The most common is **both seated on lotus thrones** with a shared base, but Lakshmi seated with Ganesh standing on individual pedestals, or a matched dancing pose, are equally possible. Share a reference image and our artisans adapt.

### Which marble can I choose? Do you make these in stones other than white?

You can choose from several stones: **Makrana white marble** (the classic warm-white, the same stone used in the Taj Mahal), **Vietnam white marble** (cooler and brighter, with a fine even grain), **black stone**, **Dholpur pink sandstone**, and **cast marble dust** for budget pieces. Most Lakshmi Ganesh pairs are commissioned in Makrana white because it suits temple and pooja-room settings, but we craft in any stone you specify. Tell us your preference on WhatsApp before we start so we can source the right stone.

### Do you offer bulk pricing for corporate Diwali gifting or wedding return gifts?

Yes, bulk Diwali corporate orders and wedding return-gift sets are a regular part of our work. We offer **tiered pricing for 10+ pairs**, matched sizing across the batch, and staggered shipping if you need pieces sent to multiple offices or guest addresses. Share your quantity and timeline on WhatsApp and we'll quote a full bulk schedule.

### Can you ship a Lakshmi Ganesh pair to the USA / UK / Canada for Diwali?

Yes. We ship worldwide, and Diwali gifting to NRI families is a big part of our annual work. International shipping costs depend on **destination, weight, and insurance**. We use multi-layer wooden crating and experienced freight partners. By air a pair is typically about a week in transit; sea freight is slower, typically four to six weeks, and is chosen per piece. For Diwali, send us your date first and we will tell you which route still fits it.

### Which Lakshmi Ganesh murti is best for Diwali puja at home?

Choose by the mandir it will sit in. An **8-inch pair** on a shared lotus base suits a wall-mounted mandir or shelf, a **12-inch pair** a standard home mandir, and an **18-inch pair** a puja room. Makrana white marble is the usual choice, and Ganesh sits on Lakshmi's right as you face them. For Lakshmi Puja on 8 November 2026, ask about pairs that are already carved and ready to ship; a commissioned pair typically takes four to six weeks to carve, plus shipping.

## Related collections

- [Custom Made Lakshmi Statues in Marble Stone](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/lakshmi-statues)
- [Custom Made Marble Diwali Gifts for Family and Corporate Gifting](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/marble-diwali-gifts)
- [Custom Made Durga Statues in Marble Stone](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/durga-statues)
- [Custom Made Saraswati Mata Murti in Marble Stone](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/saraswati-statues)
- [Marble Ganpati Murtis for Ganesh Chaturthi](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/ganesh-chaturthi-marble-murti)
- [Custom Marble Statues](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/custom-marble-statues)

## Contact Tilak Mandirwala

- Email: info@tilakmandirwala.com
- Phone: +91 92141 72150
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919766532408
- Enquiry form: https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/contact
- Store: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India — https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/best-mandir-shop-jaipur

Enquiries are quoted per piece: share the deity or object, an approximate height, and the stone you have in mind.