Puja Room Vastu & Ideal Directions for Worship
Guidelines for positioning your home altar, idols, and Ghee lamp in the North-East (Ishan) corner for maximum positivity.
Establishing a home altar (Puja Mandir) according to Vastu Shastra creates a serene sanctuary that radiates positive energy, mental peace, and spiritual harmony throughout the entire residence.
1. Ideal Corner: North-East (Ishan Kona)
The North-East direction is governed by Lord Shiva and Jupiter (Guru). It is the meeting point of magnetic north and solar east energies, making it the most auspicious zone for meditation and worship.
2. Direction While Praying:
Devotees should face East or North while performing Puja. Facing East enhances solar energy and wisdom, while facing North attracts wealth and prosperity.
3. Placement of Idols:
• Place idols a few inches away from the wall to allow airflow.
• Ensure idols face West or East, but never face North.
• Avoid keeping broken or chipped idols in the home altar.
4. Lighting the Diya:
• Place the Ghee or Oil lamp in the South-East (Agneya) corner of the Puja space.
• Diya flame facing East brings longevity; facing North brings wealth.
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