Marble Murtis for Customers in the USA

Sizes in inches and pounds

Murti sizes in India are usually described by height in inches, which suits customers in the USA. Weight is often given in kilograms, so it helps to know that one kilogram is about 2.2 pounds. We can give dimensions in inches and centimetres and weights in pounds and kilograms, so you can compare them with your own measurements.

Before you enquire, measure the inside of your mandir or shelf in inches: height, width and depth. Leave space above the murti and in front of it for a diya, flowers and cleaning. If the murti will stand on a cabinet or a floor-standing mandir, check that the furniture can take the weight, as solid marble is heavier than most people expect.

US customs and import charges

Goods arriving in the United States are processed by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Whether duty is payable, and how much, depends on how the goods are classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, their declared value, their country of origin and the rules in force on the date of import. Tariff rules and the treatment of low-value shipments have changed several times in recent years, so we do not quote figures here. Please check the official sources linked on this page, or ask the courier or customs broker handling your shipment.

Couriers usually handle customs clearance for parcels and may charge a fee for doing so. Larger shipments sent by freight may need a customs broker, and a formal entry may be required for higher-value goods.

Delivery to homes and temples

Small and medium murtis can often travel by international courier to your door. Large murtis and multi-piece sets are heavier and may travel by air or sea freight, in which case delivery within the USA can involve a freight terminal, a delivery appointment and sometimes a truck with a liftgate. If your address has steps, a narrow entrance or limited vehicle access, tell us when you enquire so the delivery can be planned properly.

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

Planning around festivals

Many orders from the USA are timed for Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, Navratri, Diwali or a griha pravesh. Festival dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and move each year, and a made-to-order murti needs time to be carved, finished, packed, shipped and cleared through customs. If you have a date in mind, mention it in your first message and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic.

Temples and community organisations

Temple committees and cultural organisations in the USA often need a set of murtis carved to match in style and proportion, sometimes to fit an existing sanctum. It helps to send drawings or photographs of the space, the sanctum dimensions and details of any pedestal. If a pran pratishtha date has been fixed, share it early so that carving, shipping and customs clearance can be planned backwards from that date.

Quotations and currency

We quote each international order individually, listing the murti, packing and shipping so you can see what you are paying for.