Inch Brass Radha Krishna Idol – Standing Radha Madhav Murti

Six inches is the size most Indian homes actually buy. Small enough for a cabinet mandir or a shelf that already holds three other deities, substantial enough that it never looks like a souvenir.

This standing Radha Krishna murti is cast in [solid / hollow] brass and hand-finished in [antique / mirror polish / matte] by craftsmen working in the traditional metal-casting workshops of [Moradabad / Aligarh / your sourcing town]. Pital has been the working metal of Indian pooja rooms for generations for good reason — it takes fine detail from the mould, it withstands daily handling and abhishek, and it ages into a warmer tone instead of degrading. A brass murti bought today is one your children will still be lighting a diya in front of.

Krishna appears here as Murlidhar, flute at his lips, one leg crossed over the other in the tribhanga posture that Vaishnav iconography has used for centuries. Radha stands beside him in a matching stance. The crown work, the jewellery, the flow of her saree and the pleats of his dhoti are all cast into the metal rather than surface-painted, which is why the definition holds up even at this compact scale. The two figures rest on [an attached single base / separate bases], keeping the Yugal Jodi correctly paired.

What the 6 inch height buys you is flexibility. It fits a wall-mounted mandir, a temple cabinet shelf, a bedroom-side prayer nook, a shop counter or an office desk without needing space cleared for it. It is also the most practical size for gifting and for carrying abroad — light enough for hand baggage, and safe enough in a padded box for international courier. Families ordering return gifts for a katha, mundan or Diwali hamper usually settle on this size for exactly these reasons.

Choose it for daily pooja, for Janmashtami and Radha Ashtami, for a griha pravesh or wedding gift, or simply for a corner of the house where you want Radha Vallabh nearby without a full mandir setup.

Specifications

• Height: 6 inches
• Weight: [___ kg]
• Material: Brass (pital), [solid / hollow]
• Finish: [antique / mirror polish / matte]
• Form: Standing, Yugal Jodi pair
• Base: [attached single base / separate bases]
• Brand: [BRAND NAME]
• Country of origin: India
• Care: Dry soft cloth; traditional brass cleaning as needed
• In the box: 1 Radha Krishna murti, protective packaging

Handcrafted item. Minor differences in weight, polish tone and fine detail are natural and confirm the murti was finished by an artisan rather than mass-stamped.

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Best Usage

• Compact home mandir — cabinet-style, wall-mounted or single-shelf setups where a taller murti would crowd the space
• Secondary murti in a larger pooja room, placed alongside bigger idols of Lakshmi Ganesh, Ram Darbar or Bal Gopal
• Daily aarti and tulsi offering as the presiding Radha Madhav pair
• Janmashtami, Radha Ashtami, Holi and Kartik decoration and jhula setups
• Office desk, cabin shelf, shop counter or reception, particularly on Gopashtami and account-opening days
• Griha pravesh, wedding, anniversary and Diwali gifting — the most-gifted murti size in this category
• Bulk return gifting for Satyanarayan katha, mundan, naming ceremonies and corporate hampers
• Travel and NRI use — packs into hand baggage and ships internationally without special crating
• Study, guest room or entrance console as meaningful décor rather than a full prayer installation

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Benefits, Placement and How to Use

Benefits

Devotional — Gives daily pooja a fixed focal point. Radha Krishna worship is traditionally associated with bhakti, household harmony and a calmer state of mind during prayer.

Emotional — The Yugal Jodi is understood in tradition as an image of devotion and companionship, which is why it is so commonly installed after a wedding or a move to a new home.

Space-efficient — Fits where an 8 or 10 inch murti will not. You do not need a dedicated mandir room to keep it properly.

Durable — No chipping like resin, no cracking like marble-dust composites, no fading. It handles being packed, moved and travelled with.

Gifting — Widely acceptable across communities and regions, needs no guesswork about the recipient's taste, and courier-safe.

These are traditional beliefs and cultural associations. No specific result is claimed or guaranteed.

Where to Place

• The ishaan kon (north-east corner) is the direction Vastu tradition most often recommends for a home mandir, with the murti facing west or east so the devotee prays facing east or north
• Keep it on a chowki, wooden mandir shelf or raised platform — never directly on the floor
• Leave a small gap between the murti and the wall behind it
• At 6 inches, place it at eye level or slightly above when seated, so the darshan is comfortable
• Traditionally avoided: bedrooms as a main installation, space beneath a staircase, walls shared with a bathroom, and store rooms
• On a desk or counter, keep it on a clean raised surface away from footwear, shoes and food plates

How to Use

1. Rinse the murti with clean water before first installation, dry it fully, and place it on a fresh cloth on your mandir chowki.
2. Offer diya, dhoop, flowers and bhog as part of your regular ritual. Tulsi leaves are traditionally offered to Krishna.
3. Abhishek — brass is suitable for abhishek with water, milk, curd or panchamrit. Dry the murti completely afterwards with a soft cloth. Residue left in the crevices is what dulls the surface, not the abhishek.
4. Weekly care — a dry cotton cloth is enough for routine dusting.
5. Deep cleaning — traditional methods work best: tamarind pulp, lemon with a pinch of salt, or besan mixed with a little curd. Rub gently, rinse with plain water, dry thoroughly.
6. Never use — bleach, strong acids, steel scrubbers, abrasive powders or a dishwasher. These strip the finish, and on an antique-finished murti the damage is permanent.
7. A gradual darkening is normal brass patina. Many households leave it and polish only before Janmashtami or Diwali.

 FAQs

1. How tall is this murti and how much does it weigh?
It measures 6 inches from the base to the tip of the crown and weighs approximately [___ kg]. Since each piece is cast and hand-finished, weight varies slightly from unit to unit. This height suits compact mandirs, cabinet shelves and desks where a larger murti would not sit comfortably.

2. Is 6 inches too small for a main mandir murti?
Not at all. Six inches is the most commonly bought size for Indian home mandirs, particularly in flats and apartments. It reads clearly at seated eye level and leaves room for diyas, a kalash and other idols on the same shelf. Choose 8 or 10 inches only if your mandir is large.

3. Is the idol solid brass or hollow?
This murti is [solid / hollow] brass. [Solid casting adds weight and stability, which suits a permanent mandir installation. / Hollow casting keeps it light, which buyers who travel or ship abroad usually prefer.] In both cases the metal is genuine pital, not a brass-coated alloy.

4. Are Radha and Krishna fixed on one base or separate?
The figures come on [an attached single base / separate individual bases]. [A shared base keeps the Yugal Jodi permanently aligned and makes lifting and cleaning simpler. / Separate bases let you set the spacing between Radha and Krishna to suit your shelf.]

5. Can I do abhishek on this brass idol?
Yes. Brass has always been used for abhishek with water, milk, curd or panchamrit. The only rule that matters is drying it fully with a soft cloth afterwards. Milk or panchamrit sitting in the detailing is what causes sticky, dull patches — the abhishek itself does no harm.

6. Will the brass go dark with time?
Yes, gradually, through normal oxidation — and it is fully reversible. Tamarind pulp or lemon with a little salt brings the shine back in minutes. Plenty of families prefer the aged tone and clean the murti only before festivals like Janmashtami and Diwali.

7. Which direction should the Radha Krishna murti face at home?
Vastu tradition usually points to the ishaan kon, the north-east corner, with the murti facing west or east so the devotee prays facing east or north. Keep it raised on a chowki or mandir shelf rather than on the floor. These are widely followed customs, not rigid rules.

8. Is this a suitable gift, and can it be sent abroad?
It is among the safest gift choices for griha pravesh, weddings, anniversaries and Diwali. The 6 inch size is also the most travel-friendly — it fits in hand baggage and couriers internationally without special crating, which is why NRI buyers pick this size most often.

9. How do I clean it without spoiling the finish?
Dust with a dry cotton cloth weekly. For a proper clean, use tamarind pulp, lemon with salt, or besan with curd, rub gently, rinse with plain water and dry completely. Keep away from bleach, strong acids, steel scrubbers and abrasive powders, which permanently strip the [antique] finish.

10. Will my murti look exactly like the pictures?
Close, but not identical. Each piece is finished by hand, so small differences in polish tone, texture and fine detail are expected — and are the mark of a genuinely handcrafted murti. Screen settings can also make the brass tone appear lighter or darker than it is.