Lord Ganesha: Karungali Idols, Frames, Pendants and Pocket Temples

Ganesh idols and murtis in Karungali wood

Six Karungali (ebony wood) idols show Lord Ganesh in different forms.

• Lord Ganesh Karungali idol.
• Ganesh with a lotus base.
• Ganesh with a waving stole.
• Ganesh with a cap.
• Panchamukhi Ganesh, the five-faced form.
• Ucchista Ganapati.

A Ganesh idol for home suits a mandir shelf or a personal desk. Check the base and dimensions on each page.

Frames, pocket temples, jewellery and charan paduka

Beyond idols, the page lists a Ganesh raw pyrite frame and a gold-plated Ganesha ring. It also lists a gold-plated Lord Ganesh pendant and a Ganesh shankh.

It also lists two pocket temples, Ganesh Lakshmi Saraswati and Ganesha, and a Charan Paduka of Lord Ganesha.

A frame and a standing idol need different display arrangements, so decide how you want to display it first.

Lord Ganesha in Hindu tradition

Lord Ganesha, also known as Ganpati and Vinayagar, is the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati. Devotees invoke him first at the start of a puja, a new venture or a family event.

Wednesday is the day many devotees associate with Ganesha, and Ganesh Chaturthi is his main festival. See the Ganesh Chaturthi collection, the Wednesday specials and the Lord Ganesh Ji collection.

How to choose a Ganesh murti

Compare the whole composition, including the base, rather than the height alone. Read the material description to distinguish wood, a decorative finish and the other components of the piece.

For a small home mandir, a pocket temple or a compact idol may suit. For a larger shelf, a frame or a standing idol with a lotus base may suit. Check the stated size on each page.

You can also explore Lord Shiv and Lord Hanuman.