Mandir / Pooja Ghar Vastu

The Mandir or Pooja Ghar (prayer room) is the most sacred space in any home. It is the spiritual heart of the household — a place where divine energy is invited, prayers are offered, and the family connects with higher consciousness. Vastu Shastra has very specific guidelines for creating a Pooja room that maximizes spiritual energy and brings blessings into the home.

Ideal Direction for Mandir

The North-East corner (Ishan Kona) is the most sacred and auspicious zone in any Vastu space. This corner receives the maximum positive energy from both the North (Kubera — wealth) and East (Indra — power and vitality) directions. The Mandir should ideally be placed in the North-East corner of the home.

Key Vastu Rules for Pooja Ghar

1. The Mandir should be in the North-East, North, or East direction of the home.
2. Never place the Mandir inside a bedroom or above/below a toilet.
3. The idol or image should face either East or West — the worshipper should face East or North.
4. Idols should not be placed against the South or West wall.
5. The height of idols should not exceed 9 inches for home Mandirs.
6. Keep only active, living energy in the Mandir — remove broken idols or old, faded images.
7. The Mandir should be at a height — not at floor level. Ideally between waist and eye level.
8. Natural materials like wood, marble, or stone are preferred for Mandirs.
9. Keep the space clean, fragrant, and well-lit with a lamp (diya) always.
10. Never store non-puja items, medicines, or money in the Mandir.

Colors for Pooja Room

• White — Purity and spiritual clarity
• Light Yellow — Positive energy and devotion
• Light Blue — Peace and divinity
• Cream or Off-White — Cleanliness and calm

Avoid dark colors, red, or black in the Pooja room.

Question	Answer
Can the Mandir be in the kitchen?	It is acceptable only if the Mandir is in the North-East corner of the kitchen, but ideally it should be in a separate, dedicated space.
What if my North-East is occupied by a bathroom?	This is a significant Vastu defect. Dr. Kimaya can suggest powerful remedies using crystals and pyramids to neutralize the negative effect.
Can we keep photos of deceased family members in the Mandir?	No. Photos of ancestors should not be kept in the Mandir as they carry a different energy. They can be placed on the South wall of the home instead.