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Guides & Resources

Vastu tips, festival calendars, care guides and the heritage stories behind our idols.

At Sanatan Gifts, we believe that the right idol, placed with intention and care, invites positivity, peace and blessings into your home. Whether you’re setting up your first home temple, celebrating a festival, honouring India’s tribal heroes, or choosing the perfect spiritual gift, our guides blend tradition with practical wisdom. Each is written by devotees and idol-craft specialists, grounded in Vastu Shastra, Hindu ritual and historical accuracy.

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Devotion

Vastu Guide for Idols

Where to place idols for positivity โ€” clear do’s and don’ts.

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Calendar

Hindu Festivals 2026

Every major festival, its date and the right idol for it.

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Devotion

Ganesh Chaturthi Guide

Rituals, significance and choosing a Ganesh idol.

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Devotion

Laxmi Ganesh Puja for Diwali

How to perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja and place the idol.

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Devotion

Home Mandir Setup Guide

Build a beautiful, Vastu-aligned home temple step by step.

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Heritage

Sidhu & Kanhu Murmu

The story of the Santhal Hool of 1855 and its heroes.

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Heritage

Ram Mandir Ayodhya History

From the movement to the 2024 Pran Pratishtha.

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Heritage

Tribal Freedom Fighters

The Adivasi heroes who resisted colonial rule.

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Buying

Idol Materials Guide

Stone vs resin vs brass vs wood โ€” how to choose.

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Care

Idol Care & Cleaning

Keep your murtis radiant and energetically pure.

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Gifting

Spiritual Gifting Guide

The right idol for weddings, housewarmings and more.

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Quick guide Q&A

The north-east (Ishan) corner is considered most auspicious. If that is not possible, the east is the next best option. Ensure the space is clean, well-lit and elevated.

Match the occasion: Ram Darbar for weddings (unity), Laxmi Ganesh for new homes (prosperity), Ram Lalla for festivals, and Ganesh for new ventures (removing obstacles). See our Spiritual Gifting Guide.

Yes. Resin is durable, lightweight and captures fine detail. It’s ideal for daily use, gifting, and car dashboards. Choose quality resin and care for it with a soft dry cloth.

Vastu advises against keeping broken or chipped idols in the pooja space. Respectfully immerse the old idol in flowing water and replace it with a new one.

Yes, but keep it uncluttered. A primary deity with one or two associated idols is ideal. Avoid duplicate idols of the same deity in the same space.


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