పూజ గది

ఆదర్శ దిశ: NE | ప్రత్యామ్నాయ: 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.

Clean the altar daily. Even a quick wipe keeps the sacred zone alive and welcoming.

Avoid clutter in the pooja area. A smaller altar with fewer objects usually feels calmer and more devotional.

Do not store random household items like bills, keys, chargers, or utility tools in the shrine cabinet.

Use light, gentle colors around the pooja space so the area feels open rather than heavy.

Remove broken idols, cracked frames, and damaged sacred décor respectfully instead of leaving them in worship.

If safe and feasible, keep the diya in the Southeast side of the altar or pooja room.

If the shrine is near a toilet wall, strengthen hygiene, ventilation, and visual separation instead of becoming anxious.

Face East or North while praying when the layout comfortably allows it.

Maintain ventilation and natural or soft warm light so the sacred corner never feels stale.

Avoid placing photos of deceased family members inside the primary deity altar zone.