Times of India : Kolkata: Prices of Lakshmi idols have surged. In many areas, buyers said the prices of the idols—ahead of the puja on Sunday—had doubled this year. A 7-inch Lakshmi idol that sold for around Rs 250 last year is now priced at Rs 500. Similarly, a 1-ft idol that earlier cost about Rs 650 is now being sold for Rs 1,200.