Temple According to Vastu

Vastu for Temple

North-east direction is the best place for temple or pooja room in a house. The placement should be such that you face north while praying. Even facing East is OK but first preferred direction is North.

Temple is an integral part of Indian homes and most of the homeowner takes this precaution of keeping things in line with Vastu. Home temple should be designed properly and cautiously as temples are not the matter of sacredness but they relate us our emotions with God and cosmos.

Important Vastu Tips for Temple

Temple should not share the wall having a toilet on the other side (behind it).

Temple should not be placed below a toilet located on the upper floor.

Do not place pooja room and toilet facing each other.

Make a temple made of wood or marble. Avoid temple made in glass or wood.

Design of the temple should be inviting and very attractive.

It is auspicious to keep Crystal Kalash, right-hand Shankh, Shree Yantra or Crystal Shankha in the prayer room.

Use colors of tranquility like white, orange or silver which enhance the space for meditation. These colors are uplifting and energizing.

North-east corner is the place of origination of pure energy, from where it flows through the whole house. Thus, pooja room/mandir in this zone helps in flowing the energy smoothly through every corner of the house.

The effect of lightening diya, vibrations of bells, chanting of mantras, hawan etc. in this zone makes it even stronger.

The head of the Vastu is said to be located in North-east zone, which makes it the corner of generating new ideas and origin of thoughts. Keeping this place clean and clutter free and keeping mandir here helps in generating meaningful and multi dollar ideas.