Where should be the mandir placed in a flat as per Vastu? That sounds like an appropriate question, right?
Mandir in a home is the epicentre of positive energy. Thus, taking care of Vastu for the pooja room is highly recommended. Though many people believe that the perfect position for a mandir at home is the North-East direction (which is not wrong), however, there is one more direction where you can consider erecting the mandir.
Other than the northeast, another best direction for pooja room is the West direction. West direction in Vedic astrology is associated with Lord Varun. Lord Varun is the giver of wealth and prosperity and that is one reason why idols at most of the Hindu temples are placed in the west direction.
Here is a guide to help you understand what God should be placed in what direction of the pooja room:
- Lord Ganesha and Shiva can be placed in the North-East direction.
- The favourable direction for Lord Ram is the East direction.
- Consider placing Lord Krishna in the West direction of the house.
- Goddess Lakshmi and Durga must occupy the southeast direction of the home.
- Devi Kali in the south direction can bring prosperity.
- Lord Hanuman as per Vastu for flats must occupy the South or south eat direction.
- Meanwhile, Kul Devi/Devat must be placed in the North West direction.
- Vastu for Pooja room, some tips that you can consider abiding by:
- Mandir in a flat must be constructed in a way that it has you facing in the north or the east direction as you pray.
- Don’t consider a flat with the pooja room placed under a staircase or with a wall attached to the bathroom
- Idols in the pooja room must not face each other.
- Make sure you don’t use the pooja room for any other purpose.
- Ensure that the pooja room doors and windows open out to the north or the east.
- Use vessels made of copper or brass in the pooja room as much as you can.
- Avoid pictures or paintings depicting violence in the pooja room.
- The best colours to paint the pooja room with, as per Vastu, are white, light blue, yellow or other subtle soothing shades.
