Marble Murtis for Customers in the UK

Measuring for British homes

Many UK homes have their mandir in an alcove, on a shelf, in a converted cupboard or in a corner of a living room, and space is often tighter than in a detached house. Measure the internal height, width and depth of the space before choosing a size. We can give dimensions in centimetres and inches, as murti heights in India are usually quoted in inches.

Think about the route into the house as well. Terraced houses, upstairs flats and narrow staircases can make a large crate difficult to carry, and some flats have lifts with weight limits. For a large murti, check doorway widths and whether there are steps at the front door.

Import VAT, customs duty and handling fees

Goods sent to the UK from abroad may be subject to import VAT and, depending on the goods and their value, customs duty. These charges are set by UK law and collected on behalf of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Rates and thresholds change, so we do not quote them here. GOV.UK has an official page explaining tax and duty on goods sent from abroad, linked below.

When a courier or Royal Mail clears goods through customs for you, they usually ask you to pay any VAT and duty before delivery and may add their own handling or clearance fee. This fee is charged by the carrier, not by HMRC. Deliveries to Northern Ireland can follow slightly different arrangements, so customers there should check the GOV.UK guidance for their situation.

How your murti travels to the UK

Marble is dense, so even a modest murti needs careful packing. Wooden crates used for international shipping must meet the ISPM 15 standard, which means the timber is heat treated and stamped. Larger pieces may travel by freight rather than by courier, with a delivery appointment for the final leg.

Delivery estimates depend on the destination, the size of the murti and the shipping method, and we confirm them in your quotation.

Festival and occasion timing

Diwali and Navratri are celebrated widely across the UK, and Ganesh Chaturthi and Janmashtami are important in many households and mandirs. Because festival dates follow the lunar calendar, they fall on different dates each year. A made-to-order murti needs time for carving, finishing, packing, shipping and customs clearance, so if you are ordering for a festival, a griha pravesh or a wedding, tell us the date in your first message.

Mandirs and community organisations

Mandirs, charities and cultural associations in the UK sometimes order murtis for a new building, a refurbishment or a replacement. Committees usually need a clear written specification and quotation to share with trustees. Send us the sanctum dimensions, photographs of the space and any requirements from your priest, and we will reply with what is possible.

Quotations and currency

Each international quotation lists the murti, packing and shipping separately so that you can see the full picture before you decide.