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Pray to your idols in the right Vastu direction with these essential Vastu tips for your mandir’s directions at home!
Let the light, joy and faith be in the right direction!
The puja mandir in a home is one of the most important aspects of Indian Hindu homes. It is a place that can totally change the ambience of your home. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to consider some serious aspects of the mandir in the home.
While the presence of the mandir itself accentuates the aura of your home, placing it in the right mandir direction in the home, choosing the right colours, arranging the idols correctly, selecting the right puja unit layout, etc., play crucial roles. No matter if you have a dedicated puja place in your house or adjusting it in your small apartment, we have some great Vastu tips for your mandir direction in the home.
Vastu is an essential factor while designing your puja unit at home. Without the right Vastu guide, your puja mandir is incomplete! So, if you are planning your new home, it’s the best time to note down the important mandir direction in home according to Vastu. And if you already have a puja corner, review the following points and make all necessary changes.
1. The Right Mandir Direction In Home Is Northeast
The most important step while designing your mandir at home is to select the right place. You must know that placing the mandir or the puja unit in the wrong direction may be inauspicious. Hence, you must not take chances as the mandir is the pivotal corner of your home’s ambience. According to Vastu, the ideal mandir direction in a home is the northeast. If the northeast direction is otherwise occupied, you can go with either the north or the east direction. According to Vastu Shastra, the northeast is believed to be the ideal mandir direction because it helps imbue the maximum solar energy.
Tip: Avoid placing your mandir in the south direction; it is a no-no in Vastu Shastra.
2. Idols’ Mandir Direction In Home Plays A Crucial Role Too
After finding the apt corner for the mandir, the next step is to find the right directions for the idols in your mandir. A rule of thumb is to avoid placing the idols in front of each other. Just as the mandir direction in the home, the idols should also be placed towards the northeast. You must make sure that you don’t place the idols in a cramped manner. Also, you must note that the idols must be placed away from the walls. Keep at least six inches from the walls.
Tip: You can also place the idols in the west, but you must avoid the south direction entirely.
3. Puja Unit’s Doors And Windows Must Open In The North Or East Direction
While placing the mandir in your home, make sure the puja unit is set up so its doors and windows face north or east. You must keep the puja unit in a spacious area with enough room to open the shutters properly. According to Vastu Shashtra, a puja unit must always have two doors or shutters. So, keep the unit in an airy place where the doors can open completely.
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4. The Ground Floor Is The Best For Placing The Mandir In A Home
If you have a multistorey or duplex house, it is advisable to place the puja ghar on the ground floor. While you can place mini puja units in your bedrooms, if you have a dedicated mandir at home, place it on the ground floor. This place is also ideal as it generates a positive vibe, right at the house’s entrance floor. An interesting place would be the foyer or porch of your house. This placement choice dates back to the days when mandirs were placed in the ‘aangan’, or front verandah, of houses. However, make sure your puja unit or mandir is away from the shoe racks.
Tip: Don’t place your mandir in the basement as it is considered inauspicious. And if you are placing the puja unit in your bedroom, make sure your feet don’t point towards it.
5. Always Place Diyas And Agni Kund In The Southeast Direction
While going for the right mandir directions at home, make sure you never miss the suitable directions for placing the mandir diyas, lamps, and agni kund. According to Vastu, you must place the lamps and the mandir’s agni kunds in the southeastern direction. You can also decorate the mandir with beautiful hanging diyas, as in the picture. You can also place the diyas in the east or the north. Placing them in the east is believed to bring health to the family, whereas placing them in the north is believed to bring wealth.
Tip: Avoid placing the mandir diyas and lamps in the south. According to Vastu, placing them in the south may drain the house’s wealth.
6. Make Sure You Face North Or East While Praying
While placing or designing the mandir face direction in home, make sure you are arranging the idols in such a way that you always face north or east while praying. The north or east direction brings positivity to the house; hence, praying towards those directions will facilitate the positive aura. You must keep in mind that while designing your mandir at home, keep enough space to sit and pray. If you have many family members, place the mandir so that every member can sit comfortably and pray.
You Can Decorate The Mandir With Religious Books And Other Auspicious Items
Generally, you must avoid storing things in your mandir. However, if there is enough space and cabinets in the puja unit, you can place religious books, rudraksha malas, thaalis and other puja-related items in the storage. You shouldn’t, however, store money or tricky books and items in the puja unit as this may hinder the positive vibe of the place.
Tip: Avoid placing photographs of deceased people near the mandir.
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7. Choose Soothing/Light Colours For Your Mandir In Home
A mandir is a sacred place where you can pray, meditate and imbibe positive vibes. So, the right colours for such an auspicious place are light, soothing colours. These colours echo subtle tranquillity in the house, helping maintain a peaceful aura. Light colours also make a place feel and look airy and spacious, whereas dark colours can make it feel cramped and heavy. So, go for whites, off-whites, creams, pale pinks and light yellows as the mandir colours.
8. Some Vastu Tips For Your Mandir In Home
- Do not place your mandir or puja unit near the bathroom.
- Do not place the mandir below the staircase; use the space next to the stairs instead.
- Always keep your mandir well-ventilated, which is why using CNC cutting designs is good, as they allow proper ventilation.
- If you are placing your mandir in the kitchen, make sure it faces the northeast.
So pray to god in the right direction with the above Vastu tips for your pooja room. If you need some expert puja unit designs, write to us, and we will connect you with our design Yodas today!
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