पूजा-स्थान का वास्तु (Vastu for the Home Shrine)

The classical source most often cited for the home shrine, Varahamihira's Brihat Samhita (53.118), places the room for the Devas in the north-east. Most other direction rules you will read are contemporary Vastu guidance or family custom. These guides show which is which, and what to do when your home cannot follow the ideal. Devotion does not become invalid because of a direction.

घर के पूजा-स्थान के लिए सबसे अधिक उद्धृत शास्त्रीय स्रोत, वराहमिहिर की बृहत्संहिता (53.118), देव-गृह को ईशान (उत्तर-पूर्व) में रखती है। अधिकांश अन्य दिशा-नियम आधुनिक वास्तु-परामर्श या पारिवारिक परंपरा हैं। ये मार्गदर्शिकाएँ बताती हैं कि कौन-सा नियम कहाँ से है, और जब घर में आदर्श दिशा संभव न हो तब क्या करें। दिशा के कारण भक्ति अमान्य नहीं होती।

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Ghar Mein Mandir Ki Disha

Which part of the home suits a mandir, what the classical text says, and what to do in east, west, north or south-facing homes and flats.

Diwali and daily puja

Laxmi Ganesh Murti Position

Left or right? How to read the common rule without the viewer-versus-deity confusion, plus height, direction and adding Saraswati.

Lamps

Diya Ki Disha

Where the diya goes in the puja room, the south-facing Yama lamp on Dhanteras, lamps at the main door, and flame safety.

Setting up the shrine

Pooja Ghar Ka Vastu

Idol height, where images and lamps sit inside the shrine, spacing, storage and keeping it clean, with the rules labelled by source.

Ganesha

Ganesh Murti Ki Disha

Where a Ganesh idol goes, which way it faces, whether the trunk should turn left or right, and Ganesha at the main door.

What to keep out

Mandir Mein Kya Nahi Rakhna Chahiye

Broken idols, photographs of the deceased, clutter, stale offerings and other things commonly kept out of the home shrine, and what to do with them respectfully.

Hanuman photo

Hanuman Photo Ki Disha

Understand south-facing Hanuman advice, Panchmukhi images and the difference between a wall location and the direction the picture faces.

Durga and Navratri

Durga Murti Ki Disha

Place a Durga image or Navratri chowki with room for prayer; see why contemporary sources disagree about a south-facing idol.

Saraswati image

Saraswati Murti Ki Disha

Find a respectful place for a Saraswati image, separate modern direction advice from scripture, and adapt a study shelf without promising exam results.

Shivling

Ghar Mein Shivling: Disha Aur Jaladhari

Choose a workable household Shivling arrangement, distinguish shrine location from the jaladhari outlet, and understand the limits of modern size advice.

Shiv Parivar

Shiv Parivar Photo Ki Jagah Aur Disha

Give a Shiv Parivar picture a dedicated place, distinguish the wall from the image facing, and follow household custom without making relationship promises.

Radha–Krishna picture

Radha Krishna Photo Ki Jagah Aur Disha

Place a Radha–Krishna picture in a shrine or living area, distinguish wall location from facing, and adapt to a shared room without relationship claims.

Laddu Gopal

Laddu Gopal Ki Jagah Aur Disha

Arrange a stable place for Laddu Gopal, compare conflicting facing advice, and keep tradition-specific seva separate from general placement guidance.

Ram Darbar

Ram Darbar Ki Jagah Aur Disha

Choose a secure place for a Ram Darbar picture or set, distinguish shrine location from facing, and compare contemporary advice without a fixed height rule.

Religious paintings

Dev Chitron Ki Jagah Aur Disha

Choose a respectful, secure place for deity paintings at home; compare wall and facing advice and keep devotional use distinct from general decoration.

Ancestor photographs

Purvajon Ke Chitra Ki Disha

Compare contemporary ancestor-photo placement advice, distinguish south-wall location from facing, and preserve family remembrance practice without fear.

Kuber idol

Kuber Pratima Ki Jagah Aur Disha

Compare Kuber idol location and facing advice for the home shrine, with practical support checks and no savings or prosperity promise.

Shri Yantra

Shri Yantra Ki Jagah Aur Disha

Compare contemporary Shri Yantra placement advice, distinguish a flat diagram from raised forms, and keep initiation and ritual installation with the relevant tradition.

Kalash placement

Puja Mein Kalash Ki Jagah Aur Disha

Choose stable support for a ritual kalash, compare contemporary placement advice, and keep decorative Kuber vessels distinct from Ghatasthapana.

Chowki height and direction

Puja Chowki Ki Unchai Aur Disha

Choose a stable chowki and a usable viewing height for seated or standing prayer, separating contemporary preferences from fixed sacred measurements.

Broken idols and old pictures

Khandit Murti Aur Purane Chitra Ka Kya Karein

Handle a damaged worship image respectfully, distinguish installed objects from printed pictures, and plan repair or retirement with the responsible tradition.

How many idols

Ghar Ke Mandir Mein Kitni Murtiyan

Compare contemporary advice about duplicate idols, plan enough support and access, and preserve established household practice without a universal count.

Shrine in a shared room

Bedroom Ya Kitchen Mein Mandir

Compare contemporary advice on a mandir in a bedroom or kitchen, with practical privacy, access and flame-separation choices for shared rooms.

Mandir in a flat

Flat Mein Mandir Ki Jagah

Choose a usable shrine in a small flat or rented home; compare shelf and cabinet options, keep access clear and distinguish location from facing.

Mandir material and colour

Ghar Ke Mandir Ki Samagri Aur Rang

Compare wood, marble and colour advice for a home mandir, distinguishing contemporary preferences from practical support, access and finish choices.

Idol material choice

Puja Ki Murti Ki Samagri

Compare brass, marble, solid silver and plated idols for home worship; distinguish retailer preferences from tradition, actual construction and care.

Entrance devotional symbols

Main Door Par Ganesh Swastik Aur Toran

Place Ganesh images, swastik symbols and torans respectfully at the entrance; distinguish contemporary custom from secure fixing and clear access.

Shankh in the shrine

Ghar Mein Shankh Ki Jagah

Choose secure support for a shankh in the home shrine; compare direction advice and distinguish a natural conch from a decorative shell-shaped object.

Gangajal storage

Ghar Mein Gangajal Kahan Rakhein

Keep Gangajal identified, closed and securely supported; distinguish shrine-water direction advice from bottle storage and established ritual use.

Puja items and nirmalya

Puja Samagri Aur Nirmalya Ka Rakh Rakhav

Organise puja supplies separately from used offerings; compare covered-storage advice and check accepted nirmalya collection without blanket disposal rules.

Nandi with Shiva

Shivling Ke Saath Nandi Ki Jagah

Compare Nandi placement near a Shivling or Shiva image, separating gaze, shrine location and outlet direction without a compulsory purchase or size rule.

Shaligram at home

Ghar Mein Shaligram Ki Jagah Aur Dekhbhal

Understand the narrow placement question for an established Shaligram shrine, with tradition-specific care kept separate from general Vastu and shopping advice.

Hanuman idol or photo

Ghar Ke Mandir Mein Hanuman Murti Ya Photo

Compare seated, standing and folded-hands Hanuman forms for a home shrine; distinguish posture, devotional depiction and support from direction rules.

We label where each rule comes from

Each guide separates what a classical text states (with its verse number), what contemporary Vastu guidance commonly advises, and a practical option for homes that cannot follow it. We do not promise wealth, health or protection from a direction, and your family, temple or guru tradition comes first.

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