Pooja Room

Ideal Direction: NE | Alternative: E, N

The pooja room is the most sacred space in a Hindu home. Northeast is ideal as it receives the first rays of the sun and represents divine energy.

Place pooja room in Northeast

Face East or North while praying

Place idols in East or West (facing West or East)

Keep at ground or first floor only

Use white, yellow, or light colors

Keep oil lamp in Southeast of pooja room

Maintain cleanliness daily

Never place in bedroom, under staircase, or next to toilet

Don't face South while praying

Avoid photos of deceased in pooja room

Don't keep broken idols

Avoid dark colors

Don't place heavy items above pooja area

The pooja room should have good ventilation and natural light if possible.

Light a diya (oil lamp) every evening in the pooja room for positive vibrations.

Keep the pooja room clean and clutter-free. Remove wilted flowers immediately.

Keep the pooja room in Northeast corner of your home. If not possible, North or East is also acceptable.

Choose a calm, clutter-free corner for daily prayer, ideally in Northeast, East or North. Even a small shelf can become a powerful altar.

Keep prayer area clean and clutter-free. Light a lamp regularly with clear intention.

Face East or North while praying. Idols should face West or South so you face the auspicious directions.

Light a lamp (diya) every day, preferably during morning and evening. Use ghee or sesame oil.

Choose a calm corner away from toilets, ideally in North-East, East or North.

Keep the pooja area clean and clutter-free. Remove faded flowers and old prasadam daily.

Place a small bowl of water with flowers in front of idols. This represents purity and prosperity.