Buying gold or silver Lakshmi-Ganesha idols for Diwali puja 2026? BIS hallmark rules; key checks to make before paying

Buying gold or silver Lakshmi-Ganesha idols for Diwali puja? Know whether these idols fall under mandatory BIS hallmarking rules, how to verify HUID through the BIS Care app, and what to check about purity, weight, workmanship and making charges before purchase.