Gift a Ganesh Idol This Festive Season: 10 Ganpati Murtis for Gifting that Will Bring Prosperity and Abundance into Homes and Work Spaces (2019)

Idol worship holds an important place in Indian cultures and one of the most common idols to be worshipped by the Hindus is that of Lord Ganesha. A Ganpati idol is that of a typical elephant-headed god with a chubby, pot-bellied body. This idol is made from different metals and materials and painted in myriad forms. A lot many people love to collect Ganpati idols as their passion. During Ganesh Chaturthi, an idol of Lord Ganesha is brought at home and worshipped for 10 days. The idol is then immersed in water in a procedure known as Visarjan. The worshippers believe that Lord Ganpati takes along their sorrows and problems when he is immersed in water. The visarjan ceremony indicates Lord Ganeshas journey to his abode amidst the mountains in heaven.

This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India and especially in Maharashtra. If you are looking for beautiful Ganpati idols for gifting someone or for yourself, then this guide will lead you to some of the best Ganpati murtis available online for gifting.

With the rising awareness of the contamination and pollution of the water resources during Ganesh Chaturthi visarjan ceremonies, many idol makers in India are coming up with unique and decomposable Ganpati idols such as those made from mud, chemical-free paints and even chocolate idols. Many people are now banishing the act of immersing the idol in a public water resource and instead are immersing their idols in a bucket of water or a tub of water arranged at home.

In one such incident, an avid environmentalist and Ganpati worshipper, immersed his handmade chocolate Ganpati idol in a bucket of milk and then distributed the delicious chocolate milk as Prasad to everyone.

Ganpati idol making is a huge business in India and many painters, sculptors and Ganpati decorators earn their bread and butter through this business. While some only make the idols in the raw form, there is a team of others who paints them and there are some others who only sell ornaments like Ganpati mukut, jewellery, clothes and such other accessories.

There are various forms of Ganpati idols available with Ganpati sitting in some, wearing a turban in some and in a standing position in some. There is a different significance of each position and they have an impact on the Vastu of the premises too. The different forms include:

We have picked some of the best Ganpati idols available online from various trustworthy sites. You can avail cash on delivery as well as pay in advance for these idols. Some of the sites also offer gift wrapping options.

This stunning Bal Ganesha Smoke Fountain makes a pretty gifting item for someone special. It comes with an incense burner and is crafted from polyresin. You can use it as an incense burner by simply placing an incense cone at the top. The smoke starts to flow in reverse direction and it creates an effect of a beautiful smoky waterfall. This showpiece can be used as a gift for your friends, business partners or family members. You can wipe it gently with a dry or wet cloth to remove dirt. The package comes with 10 free incense cones. If you like this gift, then do grab it from Amazon.in for Rs. 189 only.

This Chaturthi, bring home this colourful Lord Ganpati idol statue home. The golden mukut and the appealing colour combination makes this statue a perfect fit in your home spaces. The Ganesha sits cross-legged in this mighty form oozing of divinity and grace. This Ganpati idol is sure to remove all obstacles from your ventures and assure of you a smooth and happy life ahead. Priced at Rs. 399, grab this one from Amazon.in for your gifting needs. The idol is made from micro-fibre and sports and interesting colour combination. So this festive season, bring along this divine looking Bappa to your home spaces and celebrate your beloved festival with all pomp and show.

This lovely Ganpati idol is perfect for car dashboards or showcases. Gift this lovely idol to someone special this festive season. The murti will remove all Vastu Dosh and bring about happiness and prosperity at home. It also brings about wisdom. Made from fine grade brass and embellished with stones, this 24 k gold plated idol is easily cleaned by a dry cloth. The idol is carved beautifully with only the head and trunk of the Lord resting on the stylish bottom. This one is priced at Rs. 310 and is available at Flipkart.

The best part about a Ganpati idol is that it is made and experimented into so many vivid forms, that you can never own every single type in a lifetime. This cute Bal Ganesha takes creativity to the next level. Available at Pepperfry for Rs. 319 only, this one features dimensions of 3 x 3 x 2 inches. Crafted from polyresin and weighing only 0.1 kg, this super lite model in yellow colour raises your home aesthetics in a quirky way. It is quite suitable as a gift for children, for a home temple and even for a cash dashboard. The idol has a child-like innocence and mischief in the eyes which is quite endearing. It is crafted by skilled artisans the colourful and naughty looking idol can be the perfect gift for some you love.

Another stunning masterpiece from pepperfry.com, this orange and gold Ganpati idol will garner you accolades of praises for your lovely choice in aesthetics. Crafted from resin, this idol features dimensions of 2.5 x 1.5 x 2.5 inches. It weighs only 0.14 kg and is priced at Rs. 529. A gift to someone you wish to send positive vibes to. Only the poshak (dhoti) of the idol is painted in gold and red stone is placed on the forehead. The idol is simple and elegantly decorated. The divine idol will elegantly transform the interiors of the space as well as bring about spirituality, peace, prosperity and wisdom.

Ganpati idols are available in various forms and one such form is along with a leaf in the background. You would have often noticed the head of Lord Ganpati on a leaf. This fabulous Lord Ganesha Face comes on a golden leaf. The statue is mounted on a stand. This pious idol is made of a lustrous and sleek gold finish material with a golden leaf in the background. Available at Archies for Rs. 799, this one makes the perfect gift for someone’s housewarming, anniversary or at the beginning of auspicious work. The product features dimensions of 14 x 19.5 cm.

A cute looking colourful Ganpati wearing a turban would be a unique choice for gifting your friends, parents for well-wishers on their special occasions. Grab this colourful idol from archiesonline.com for Rs. 199. The idol would make a perfect desk show piece. It features dimensions of 6 x 4 x 9 cm and is crafted from polyresin. The turban brings about an endearing quality to the idol and makes it a perfect gifting item. Gift it to your parents, siblings or friends on their birthdays, anniversaries or before any auspicious ceremony.

Many people invest in marble Ganpati idols for the sake of purity and elegance a marble statue resonates with. This elegant marble Ganpati murti would be the perfect pick for your near and dear ones or someone special in your life. A gift to be cherished forever, this marble idol has intricate carving done on best quality of marble. It is priced at Rs. 465 and available at igp.com. It is the best gift for new beginnings and will surely enthral the recipient. The murti features dimensions of 2 x 2 x 3 inches. Lord Ganesha holds a modak in one hand and gives blessing from the other in this murti.

This charming Lord Ganpati murti is available at igp.com for Rs. 1,485. It is crafted from resin and has rich meena and kundan work which makes it even more appealing. The idol has red and blue meena work with a lovely decoration of Kundan stones. It is a perfect gift on any special occasion. The idol features dimensions of 5.5 x 2.8 x 4.8 inches. The lovely embellishment with kundan on the trunk and ears are especially eye-captivating. The light-coloured eyes are transfixing and this one is surely a prized possession.

Priced at Rs. 2,279, this lovely black and silver Ganpati murti is worth a price especially if you want to gift it to someone who is a collector of unique items. Available at giftii.in, this lovely murti depicts Lord Ganesha playing the sitar. It is crafted from polyresin. Also, you cannot ignore the cute presence of the endearing rat sitting and enjoying some light moments with the Lord. The rat is considered as the vehicle of Lord Ganpati in Hindu mythology which is quite hilarious considering the size of both. This idol is an artwork which one gets to see rarely and when gifted, the recipient will cherish it for a lifetime. It features dimensions of 15 x 10 x 11 cm and both the rate and Lord Ganesha with a sitar are mounted on a board. The accessorizing is done with silver which brings about the beauty of the otherwise black idol.