# Custom Made Murugan (Kartikeya) Statues in Marble Stone > Custom hand-carved Murugan (Kartikeya) marble statues with vel and peacock — standing, seated, Palani or Shanmukha forms. Jaipur craftsmanship. **Source:** https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/murugan-statues **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 **Hero image:** https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Hero%20images%20for%20collection%20pages/murugan-statues-hero.webp ## Murugan murtis for Tamil homes and temples Murugan (Kartikeya in the north, Subramanya and Skanda elsewhere, Arumugam and Velan to the devotees who use his epithets daily) is the deity of the Tamil hills, and the murti a family commissions usually reflects which of his six hill shrines they hold closest. That is the useful starting point for this page. A household that goes to Palani wants something quite different from one whose vow is at Thiruchendur, and both differ from a family who simply want Bala Murugan for a child's room. Everything shown here is carved to order by the master sculptors we work with, so the form, the stone and the scale are chosen rather than picked off a shelf. ## The forms carved here The [standing Murugan with the vel](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-standing-murugan-with-vel-2ft) is the everyday household form. Riding the peacock (Mayil Vahana) is the other great one, shown here [in white marble at 30 inches](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-murugan-on-peacock-mayil-30in) and [with the wings spread at 33](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/black-marble-murugan-peacock-wings-spread-33in), which is a substantially more open composition. Then the named shrine forms: the [Palani Dandayudhapani](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/black-granite-palani-dandayudhapani-murugan-18in), the austere one, and the [Thiruchendur Subramanya](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/sagyin-white-marble-thiruchendur-subramanya-vel-30in) with the vel held upright. For family shrines there is [Murugan with Valli and Deivanai](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-murugan-valli-deivanai-2ft), his two consorts, and the six-faced [Shanmukha](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-shanmukha-murugan-six-faced-3ft). Quieter options include a [seated Murugan on a lotus](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/dholpur-pink-sandstone-seated-murugan-lotus-20in), a [14-inch Bala Murugan](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/sagyin-white-marble-bala-murugan-child-14in), and a [42-inch warrior form with the vel raised](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-warrior-murugan-raised-vel-42in). ## The vel, the peacock, and what a devotee checks first Murugan is identified by two things before anything else, and a murti that gets them wrong is never quite right no matter how well it is finished. The vel is the spear his mother gave him, and it is not a generic weapon. The blade is broad and leaf-shaped, tapering to a point, and it is held with intent: upright beside the shoulder in the Thiruchendur manner, or angled forward in the warrior forms. A thin, sword-like blade reads immediately as wrong to anyone who grew up with the iconography. The peacock matters as much. It is a vahana, not a decorative perch, and the two figures have to relate: the bird bearing weight, the deity seated with the ease of someone who belongs there. Where the wings are spread the composition needs more depth than a niche usually allows, which is why that piece is proportioned differently from the folded-wing version. The Palani form is the exception to all of it. There Murugan stands as Dandayudhapani, stripped of ornament, holding only a staff, having renounced everything after the quarrel over the fruit of wisdom. No vel, no peacock, no jewellery. If you ask for Palani and receive an ornamented figure with a spear, you have not been given the form you asked for. ## Choosing the stone Black stone carries the South Indian temple convention and is the most requested for Palani and for pieces that will stand in a shrine seen under lamps. Makrana white marble is the classical North Indian answer and takes the fine detail of the vel blade and the peacock's feathering without fragility. Vietnam white marble is cooler and brighter than Makrana, which suits the peacock compositions where you want the bird to read clearly against a wall. Dholpur pink sandstone is matte and warm and belongs in a courtyard or garden shrine. Cast marble dust keeps a smaller household murti affordable. The same sculptors work all five. ## Size and placement Fourteen to 22 inches is the range most homes settle on: a shelf shrine, a niche, a child's room in the case of Bala Murugan. Between 24 and 33 inches you are in a dedicated pooja room, and this is where the peacock forms start to make sense, since they need width as well as height. At 36 to 42 inches you are furnishing a hall or a temple, and the raised vel adds real height above the figure itself, so measure the ceiling and not just the plinth. Murugan is conventionally placed facing east or north; tell us the direction and the murti is set to suit it. ## Plain stone or hand-painted Most pieces here are plain polished stone. The [hand-painted Murugan with vel and peacock](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/hand-painted-marble-murugan-with-vel-peacock-2ft) is the alternative, and it is a genuinely different object, because the peacock's plumage in colour is closer to how the deity appears on temple gopurams and in household prints than a monochrome carving ever is. Painted surfaces need a dry cloth and occasional touch-up across the years. Plain stone needs almost nothing. ## Caring for it Dry dusting is the whole routine for polished stone. Lift garlands off rather than letting them sit and mark the surface. Nothing acidic on any of the stones: no vinegar, no lemon, no descaler. Sandstone outdoors takes a soft brush and plain water. ## Make it yours These twelve are a starting point. A form you like at a different size, the Thiruchendur posture in white rather than the stone shown, Valli and Deivanai on a shared base instead of separate: all ordinary requests, and all settled before carving begins. If your family's murti follows a particular temple's swaroop, send a photograph and we will work from that instead; it is usually the fastest route to a piece that feels right. Message us on WhatsApp to talk it through, and we will quote it and follow it from the bench to your door. ## Pieces in this collection (12) Every piece below is made to order — the stone, size and finish are chosen per commission. - [Handcrafted Makrana White Marble Shanmukha (Six-Faced) Murugan Statue, 3ft](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-shanmukha-murugan-six-faced-3ft): The grand Shanmukha form of Lord Murugan (six faces, twelve arms and the peacock), hand-carved in 3ft Makrana white marble. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/makrana-white-marble-shanmukha-murugan-six-faced-3ft.webp (concept image) - [Handcrafted Black Granite Palani Dandayudhapani Murugan Statue, 18in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/black-granite-palani-dandayudhapani-murugan-18in): The ascetic Palani form of Lord Murugan in mirror-polished black granite: a serene 18-inch Dandayudhapani with danda staff and kaupina. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/black-granite-palani-dandayudhapani-murugan-18in.webp (concept image) - [Handcrafted Makrana White Marble Standing Murugan Statue with Vel, 2ft](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-standing-murugan-with-vel-2ft): A 2ft Makrana white marble Murugan standing with the divine Vel, a youthful Kartikeya carved for the home pooja room. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/makrana-white-marble-standing-murugan-with-vel-2ft.webp (concept image) - [Handcrafted Vietnam White Marble Murugan with Valli and Deivanai Statue, 2ft](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-murugan-valli-deivanai-2ft): A 2ft Vietnam white marble Murugan flanked by Valli and Deivanai, Vel in hand and peacock at his feet. A serene family-altar trio. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/vietnam-white-marble-murugan-valli-deivanai-2ft.webp (concept image) - [Handcrafted Vietnam White Marble Murugan on Peacock (Mayil Vahana) Statue, 30in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-murugan-on-peacock-mayil-30in): Cool-white Vietnam marble Murugan mounted on his peacock vahana with the Vel, a 30-inch Mayil Vahana centrepiece for the pooja room. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/vietnam-white-marble-murugan-on-peacock-mayil-30in.webp (concept image) - [Handcrafted Sagyin White Marble Bala Murugan (Child) Statue, 14in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/sagyin-white-marble-bala-murugan-child-14in): A 14-inch Bala Murugan in soft Sagyin white marble. The endearing child form of Kartikeya with tiny Vel, for altar and gifting. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/sagyin-white-marble-bala-murugan-child-14in.webp (concept image) - [Handcrafted Black Marble Murugan on Peacock with Wings Spread Statue, 33in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/black-marble-murugan-peacock-wings-spread-33in): Lord Murugan astride his peacock, wings fanned wide, Vel in hand: a 33-inch jet-black marble statement piece. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/black-marble-murugan-peacock-wings-spread-33in.webp (concept image) - [Handcrafted Dholpur Pink Sandstone Seated Murugan on Lotus Statue, 20in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/dholpur-pink-sandstone-seated-murugan-lotus-20in): A serene 20-inch Murugan seated on a full-bloom lotus in warm Dholpur Pink Sandstone, Vel in hand and his peacock at the base. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/dholpur-pink-sandstone-seated-murugan-lotus-20in.webp (concept image) - [Handcrafted Vietnam White Marble Seated Murugan with Peacock Statue, 22in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/vietnam-white-marble-seated-murugan-peacock-blessing-22in): Cool-white Vietnam marble Murugan seated at ease, peacock beside him and hand raised in blessing, for a 22-inch intimate darshan at the home altar. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/vietnam-white-marble-seated-murugan-peacock-blessing-22in.webp (concept image) - [Handcrafted Sagyin White Marble Thiruchendur Subramanya Statue with Vel, 30in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/sagyin-white-marble-thiruchendur-subramanya-vel-30in): A serene 30-inch Thiruchendur Subramanya Swamy in cool Sagyin white marble, standing single-faced with the Vel raised, for the home shrine. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/sagyin-white-marble-thiruchendur-subramanya-vel-30in.webp (concept image) - [Handcrafted Hand-Painted Marble Murugan Statue with Vel and Peacock, 2ft](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/hand-painted-marble-murugan-with-vel-peacock-2ft): A 2ft hand-painted Makrana marble Murugan standing with his golden Vel and a fanned-tail peacock, in vibrant temple-festival colour for your pooja. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/hand-painted-marble-murugan-with-vel-peacock-2ft.webp (concept image) - [Handcrafted Makrana White Marble Warrior Murugan with Raised Vel Statue, 42in](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/products/makrana-white-marble-warrior-murugan-raised-vel-42in): A 42-inch Makrana white marble Murugan striding as the warrior Senapati, Vel raised high. Hand-carved for a grand hall or temple entrance. - image: https://vptrobfqdvauunfvodxw.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/tmw-media-assets/Statue%20product%20images/makrana-white-marble-warrior-murugan-raised-vel-42in.webp (concept image) ## Frequently asked questions ### How long does a custom Murugan marble statue take to make? Ask before you assume a date is out of reach. A Murugan murti in a common size and stone may already be carved and waiting with the artist families we work with. That means no carving wait, and photographs of the actual piece sent to you first. Carved to your brief it is **8 to 12 weeks**, depending on stone, size and detail. Multi-figure forms like the Valli-Deivanai group and the six-faced Shanmukha take longer, because every face and figure is carved individually. We share progress photos at each milestone. ### What size Murugan statue should I choose for my home? For a **pooja room or shelf**, 14 to 20 inches works well. For a **living-room mandir**, 24 to 36 inches gives appropriate weight. For a **temple entrance or grand shrine**, 36 to 48 inches makes a commanding centrepiece. Share your space photo on WhatsApp and we'll suggest a size that fits your room. ### Which stone is best for a Murugan murti? **White marble** (Makrana or Vietnam) is the most popular for home shrines and shows the vel and peacock detailing beautifully. **Black stone** is striking for the **Palani Dandayudhapani** and warrior forms, and **Dholpur pink sandstone** suits decorative seated pieces. Tell us your preference on WhatsApp before we start so we source it correctly. ### Can you make the Valli-Deivanai group or the Shanmukha (six-faced) form? Yes. We craft **Murugan with Valli and Deivanai** as a devotional family group, and the grand **Shanmukha / Arumugam** form with six faces and twelve arms. Both are complex compositions carved on a shared base. Pricing scales with the number of figures and detail, so share your reference on WhatsApp for a quote. ### Can I have the peacock with wings spread or a prabhavali arch? Absolutely. The **peacock vahana (Mayil)** can be carved with tail feathers fanned as a natural prabhavali behind Murugan, and the murti framed within an ornate **prabhavali arch (thoranam)**. Share a reference image and our artisans will adapt the composition to match. ### Is this suitable as an NRI gift? Can you ship internationally? Yes, Murugan murtis are among the most-requested pieces for the **Tamil diaspora**, especially across the **USA, Malaysia, and Singapore**. We ship worldwide with experienced freight partners, multi-layer crating, and full insurance. We share an exact freight quote after the murti is finalised so there are no surprises at delivery. ## Related collections - [Custom Made Marble Shiva Lingam](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/marble-shiva-lingam) - [Custom Made Shiva Statues in Marble Stone](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/shiva-statues) - [Custom Marble Statues](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/custom-marble-statues) - [Custom Made Hanuman Statues in Marble Stone](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/hanuman-statues) - [Custom Made Swami Samarth Statues in Marble Stone](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/swami-samarth-statues) - [Custom Made Jain Tirthankar Statues in Marble Stone](https://www.tilakmandirwala.com/collections/jain-tirthankar-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.