Few home mandir options last for generations and still fit into an apartment corner. A small sandstone temple does both. We are Shri Krishna Stone Company, and we have been carving stone temples in Dausa, Rajasthan since 2016. In this guide we go through the small sandstone temple designs we make most often for home temples and pooja rooms, what they cost, which stone suits which design, and the mistakes buyers commonly make.
Small Sandstone Temple Price
| Size | Approx. price (temple only) |
| 2 ft | ₹20,000 – ₹40,000 |
| 3 ft | ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 |
| 4 ft | ₹45,000 – ₹70,000 |
Installation is charged separately. Within each range, the price depends mainly on carving depth, stone thickness and design. A plain 2 ft mandir sits near the bottom of its range, and a fully carved one sits near the top. For reference, our catalogue lists a 2 ft red sandstone temple at ₹30,000.
What “2 ft, 3 ft and 4 ft” Actually Means
Before comparing prices, confirm what the size refers to. In our work, the size means [height / height including shikhar / width]. Approximate dimensions:
| Size | Width × Depth × Height | Approx. weight | Pieces | Best for |
| 2 ft | [2*2*4 ] | [100-200kg ] | [1 ] | Apartments, wall niches, office prayer corners |
| 3 ft | [3*3*6 ] | [200-400kg ] | [ 1] | Living room corners, small pooja rooms |
| 4 ft | [4*4*8 ] | [300-500kg ] | [1 ] | Dedicated pooja rooms, larger homes |
Sandstone is heavy, so ask about the finished weight before you decide where the temple will stand. This matters most for upper floors and old buildings.
Small Sandstone Temple Design Ideas for Home
Most home temple designs are built from a few elements: pillars, arches, jali, a shikhar and carved panels. Here is how they differ in practice.
| Design | What it looks like | Good to know |
| Plain traditional mandir | Clean structure, limited carving | Lowest cost, easiest to clean. Good for a small mandir design in a compact space |
| Carved pillar design | Carved pillars on either side of the deity | Adds a traditional temple look without much extra floor space |
| Arched mandir | Cusped or plain arch at the front | Gives a clear front elevation, popular for pooja temple designs |
| Jali panel design | Perforated stone screens on the sides or back | Looks beautiful, but deep jali collects dust and diya soot, so choose it only if you will clean it regularly |
| Shikhar design | Tower-style top in the north Indian temple manner | Adds height, so check your ceiling before choosing |
| Floral carved mandir | Floral borders on pillars and panels | Lets you add detail without increasing overall size |
| Rajasthani-style mandir | Arches, pillars, jali and brackets in local style | Our most requested style for mandir design for home |
| Open-front design | No door, deity fully visible | Easiest for daily puja and aarti |
| Custom design | Built from your image or drawing | Share your reference and exact wall space |
We offer 100+ small temple designs. You can also browse our Sandstone Temple for Home collection, the Red Stone Temple Design or the [2 Feet Red Sandstone Temple].
Sandstone Pooja Mandir: Which Design Suits Which Space?
Apartment or compact home: A 2 ft or 3 ft mandir with an open front and light carving works best. Heavy jali makes a small temple look crowded.
Living room: A 3 ft temple against a solid wall looks balanced. Leave enough space in front of the mandir for people to sit or stand comfortably during puja.
Dedicated pooja room: A 4 ft mandir with carved pillars and a shikhar works well here. Measure the ceiling height before you decide.
Office pooja corner: A 2 ft plain or arched mandir is usually enough.
Whichever room you choose, the floor has to be level and solid. Once a stone temple is installed, it is hard to move.
Choosing the Stone: Bansi Paharpur, Dholpur or Red
Bansi Paharpur Sandstone Temple
Bansi Paharpur stone comes from Rajasthan’s Bharatpur region. It has a warm pink to light-rose tone and is widely used for temples, mainly because it carves cleanly. Go for it if you want a soft, traditional look. Read more on our Bansi Paharpur Sandstone page, or see the Bansi Paharpur Sandstone Temple we built.
Dholpur Sandstone Home Temple
Dholpur sandstone comes from the Dholpur district of Rajasthan. Its tones run lighter, from cream to beige and pale pink. It works well in homes with light interiors, and buyers who want a subtle, even colour tend to prefer it. [Confirm and add: shades you currently stock, and photos.]
Red Sandstone Temple
Red sandstone is deeper in colour, from red to reddish-brown, and gives a strong, traditional look, especially on carved pillars and panels. See our Red Sandstone Temple Design page and the Pink Sandstone Temple collection to compare colours side by side.
Our advice: Look at real samples in daylight before you decide. A phone screen won’t show you the true colour. Shade and veining change from piece to piece in natural stone, and that is part of the material, not a defect.
Sandstone vs Marble Temple
| Sandstone | Marble | |
| Look | Earthy pink, red or cream | Lighter, more uniform |
| Feel | Natural, slightly textured | Smooth, polished |
| Best for | Traditional carved mandirs | Polished, light-coloured designs |
| Care | Porous, so wipe oil and kumkum promptly | Also stains, but polish hides marks longer |
Neither is “better.” Choose sandstone for a traditional temple look. Choose marble if you prefer a bright, polished finish.
Best Direction for a Home Temple (Vastu)
Vastu guidance most often points to the north-east (Ishaan) corner for a home temple, with north or east as alternatives. Ideally, the person praying faces east or north.
Avoid placing the temple:
- Under a staircase
- In a bedroom
- On a wall shared with a bathroom
Traditions differ, so if direction matters to your family, tell us before we finalise the dimensions. Changing it after the stone is cut is not possible.
What Affects the Price?
- Carving depth: deep, detailed carving takes far more labour than simple borders
- Stone type and thickness: thicker stone costs more and weighs more
- Number of components: pillars, jali panels, shikhar and brackets each add time
- Design complexity: custom drawings cost more than our standard designs
- Finishing: the level of polish and surface treatment
- Installation: separate, and depends on the site, floor and access
This is why a plain 2 ft mandir and a heavily carved 2 ft mandir can be far apart in price.
How We Make a Small Stone Temple
- Design and size confirmation: we agree on dimensions, stone, style and direction using your room measurements or reference image.
- Cutting and carving: the stone is cut to size, then pillars, panels, arches and jali are carved individually.
- Finishing and trial assembly: components are finished and checked against the agreed dimensions.
- Delivery and installation: the temple is delivered in pieces and assembled at your location. Delivery time: [1-3 weeks, depending on carving & distance ].
Our factory is in Manpur, and cutting, carving and finishing take place at our workshop in Langada Balaji Gurjar Seemla Burja, Rajasthan 303509, both near Dausa. We have completed 100+ temple and stone handicraft projects across 25+ states. [ project gallery.]
Caring for a Sandstone Temple
- Dust regularly with a dry soft brush or cloth, especially in carved areas and jali.
- Wipe spills quickly. Sandstone is porous, so ghee, oil, turmeric and kumkum can leave marks if left to dry.
- Keep diyas on a tray or plate, because soot settles into carving and is hard to remove.
- Avoid harsh acids and strong cleaners, as they can damage the surface.
- If the temple is in a semi-outdoor spot, ask us about surface protection against moisture and sun.
FAQs
What is the best size for a small home temple?
A 2 ft sandstone temple suits apartments and compact corners, a 3 ft size works well for living rooms and small pooja rooms, and a 4 ft mandir suits dedicated pooja rooms with higher ceilings.
How much does a small sandstone temple cost?
About ₹20,000–₹40,000 for 2 ft, ₹30,000–₹50,000 for 3 ft, and ₹45,000–₹70,000 for 4 ft, excluding installation.
Can I place a sandstone temple in an apartment or on an upper floor?
Sandstone temples can be placed in apartments or on upper floors, but confirm the finished weight first, since sandstone is heavy and floor load capacity differs by building and society.
Does a sandstone temple arrive in separate pieces?
Sandstone temples are delivered in separate carved pieces, such as pillars, panels and the main structure, and assembled on site to match the exact design and stone finish agreed earlier.
Is the idol included in the price?
The listed price generally covers the temple structure only; idol pricing is usually separate. Confirm exact inclusions for your chosen size and design before placing an order.
Which is better, Bansi Paharpur, Dholpur or red sandstone?
Bansi Paharpur sandstone has a warm pink to rose tone, Dholpur sandstone ranges from cream to pale pink, and red sandstone gives a deeper, traditional look; choose based on your interior colours.
Can I customise the size, design and carving of a sandstone temple?
Yes, sandstone temples can be customised in size, carving depth and jali patterns based on your reference image, wall measurements and preferred stone, such as Bansi Paharpur or red sandstone.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery timelines vary by size, carving detail and current order v`olume, so an exact schedule is confirmed once the design, stone and dimensions are finalised for your temple.
Do you deliver across India?
Yes, sandstone temples are delivered across India. We have completed projects in 25+ states.
How do I clean a sandstone temple?
Dust the temple regularly with a soft, dry brush, especially in carved areas, wipe spills like oil or kumkum quickly since sandstone is porous, and avoid harsh acidic cleaners on the surface.Get a Quote for Your Home Temple
Send us your room measurements, preferred stone and a reference photo, and we will suggest a suitable design and price.
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