Direct answer: brass budgeting usually starts around INR 50,000 and can go much higher for large temple-scale plans.
Quick ranges
- Small setup: INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000
- Medium setup: INR 2,00,000 to INR 8,00,000
- Large setup: INR 8,00,000 to INR 25,00,000+
Typical item ranges
- Brass kuthu vilakku: INR 10,000 to INR 3,00,000 (based on size)
- Brass kudam: INR 1,200 to INR 6,000
- Plates and small ritual items: INR 500 to INR 5,000
- Brass bells: INR 2,000 to INR 15,000
Practical guidance
- Decide ceremony scale first.
- Prioritize core items before decorative upgrades.
- Compare quote by weight, not only by dimensions.
- Keep 10 percent contingency for last-minute changes.