Prayer, Faith, Manifestation, Devotion, and Liberation—All these perceptions take the form of reality at one place where God resides, the temple. Building a temple at home is not advisable according to Vastu Shastra. However, having a Pooja Room at home is mandatory, and there is no harm with it. Vastu Shastra has stated some of the best rules for designing a Pooja/Prayer/Parthana room at our homes. Whether you have a small, big, medium, or villa-type home, the rules for building a prayer room are the same to follow. So, let us decipher from the best Vastu expert in Kolkata, Raju C. Saha, the owner of Vastu Earth the Vastu Principles for designing a pooja room. But, before discussing the tips, let us understand the importance of Vastu rules for your Pooja Room.
Importance of Vastu for Pooja Room at Home
Pooja room is the epicenter of positivity and divine energies. We feel calm and find our peace sitting in front of deities in the pooja room at our home. According to Vastu Shastra, assigning a separate space for the Puja room is crucial irrespective of the size of your home. Importantly, following the right Vastu rules in designing a pooja room welcomes positivity, peace, health, wealth, and overall well-being for a home.
Vastu Rules for Pooja Room at Home
So, let’s not make the discussion boring but pay attention to the Vastu rules/principles for the Pooja/Prayer room at home.
Orientation of Puja Room
Northeast is the best direction to design your puja room. It is the most auspicious zone. You can choose the East or North to build your puja room if the Northeast side is unavailable. The south-facing puja room is considered the most inauspicious.
- Do not position your puja room under the stairs or near your bathroom.
- Refrain from building a puja room on the top floor or roof.
- The doors/windows of the puja room should open towards the north or east.
Idol Placement in the Pooja Room
It is recommended not to position idols too close to the wall. The idols should be positioned in the Northeast direction, and they should not face the door. The idols should be positioned at least six inches above the ground.
- Don’t keep chipped or broken idols in the pooja room. It brings negativity. Always light the lamp in the Southeast direction.
Color of the Prayer Room
It is best to paint your pooja room with a light color. Cream or beige is the best color for a pooja room. You can also go for light blue, yellow, or white.
- If your pooja room is designed in the Northeast, East, or North direction, avoid painting the room Red. Remember, Red is not the universal color for the puja room.
Other Necessary Pooja Room Vastu Tips
- Don’t store any other things in your pooja room except holy objects like religious books, Jap Mala, puja utensils, and other puja items.
- Never build storage shelves or cabinets above the idols.
- The pooja room should be built on the ground floor of your house. If your house is small, you can consider making a place for prayer with a mandir in your living room.
So, we hope, you have liked this blog post. For more personalized Pooja room Vastu tips, consider consulting the best Vastu expert in Kolkata, Vastu Earth, your one-stop solution for every Vastu issue. We assure fail-safe remedies with guaranteed results.