Buying a house involves several steps, especially in a saving economy like ours. While the generic requirements of a bedroom, hall, and kitchen remain, there needs to be a designated area for a Pooja room, given the religious and spiritual nature of us Indians. It is no secret the role Vastu plays when deciding our property layouts. Therefore, it's easy to imagine its contribution while setting up the space for the place of worship.
Known as Pooja Vastu, this helps in placing and decorating areas allocated for praying and finding solace with the divine forces, whether related to the position of idols or the direction in which the Mandir faces. This space is vital to most of our homes, given its ability to help us find positivity and inner peace, with Vastu holding an increased contribution.
Hence, let us look at some valuable Pooja Vastu tips to bring happiness to your home.
1. Direction for Pooja room as per Vastu
The direction of the Mandir or place of worship plays an integral part during the construction of a predominantly residential property. The northeast direction of the house is regarded as the holiest when it comes to the Pooja room, followed by north and east directions. Facing the west side is allowed to a limit, but avoid facing the south. The doors and windows of this sacred area should open out to the north or east direction.
Things to avoid when the position of the Pooja room:
- Under the staircase
- At the entrance of the house
- Next to the restroom
- Sharing a wall with the toilet or bathing room
2. Designing and levelling of the Pooja room
For those living in flats or apartments, ensure your Pooja room has a pyramid structure. You can choose a gopura-style ceiling for a continuous flow of energy and positivity.
Pooja Vastu recommends building these sacred spaces on the ground while avoiding the basement or elevated floors.
3. Positioning of Idols as per Pooja Vastu
Keep the following measurements in mind while placing an idol. Ensure it is at most nine inches and less than two inches in height. Also, maintain a safe distance between the deities for proper ventilation. The usage of copper vessels for religious activities is highly advocated. While praying, face the north or east directions as the guidelines of the Pooja Vastu suggests. The idols shouldn’t face each other or the door as it is considered inauspicious.
4. Allocating storage space for Pooja room
Keep the Pooja room clean and free from dust and clutter, as it attracts negativity, making it essential to keep your storeroom in the best condition possible.
- Keep the prayer books, lamps, Malas, and other Pooja essentials in the cabinets.
- The storage space in the Pooja room should face the southeast or west direction.
5. The colour palette for the Pooja room
According to Pooja Vastu, colours play a significant role while designing the Mandir or place of divinity, with its ability to emit positive energy and vibes. Here is a list of colours considered auspicious for the Pooja room.
Dark colours like black, navy blue, and violet are not the best options as they are not considered optimistic. While selecting the colour for flooring, use light colours like white or cream.
6. Lighting in the Pooja room
Light is one of the essential sources of energy in a room. Make sure you have the space for natural light to enter. The windows should be facing the northeast direction. According to Pooja Vastu, the room should always be bright post sunset by installing LED or the Agnikund lamp but make sure it faces southeast. Another effective to make sure the room is well-lit is by placing diyas.
7. Doors of the Pooja room
According to Pooja Vastu, the doors or entrance play a significant role, beginning with ensuring the Pooja room has a door, given its sacred role in the house. While selecting the door, choose the wooden material with two shutters, which is immune to pests and termites.
8. Areas to align for Pooja room
You can use the living room or the kitchen area as the designated space for the Pooja room. Nonetheless, the direction should be northeast. If planning to build a mandir in your bedroom, make sure it is in the northeast direction with your feet not facing it while sleeping.
Ways to decorate your Pooja room as per Vastu
- Adding colours to the walls of the Pooja room.
- The Pooja room needs to be well maintained.
- Minimum decor.
- Add tiles to enhance the decor of the room.
Given the significance of the Pooja room in our homes, we must follow the Vastu guidelines, helping family members remain positive and find inner peace. Hopefully, the above blog has provided tips that could be handy for building your Pooja room.
