4 Advice to Choose a house main gate

Besides being aesthetically appealing, the main door/entrance of a house also has to be in the correct direction, as per Vastu Shastra, to attract positive energy into the house.

According to Vastu Shastra, the main door of a house is not only the entry point for the family but also for energy.  “The main door is a transition zone, through which we enter the house, from the outer world. It is a place from where happiness and good luck enters the home,” says Mumbai-based Vastu consultant, Nitien Parmar. The main entrance has been accorded prime importance, as it lets in or keeps out the cosmic energy flow that promotes health, wealth and harmony.

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What should be placed in front of main door?

• Nameplate: A wooden nameplate or metal nameplate (northwest entrance)
• Auspicious symbols: Om, swastika, cross, Shanka and Padmanidhi (Kubera), Lakshmi feet stickers, Lakshmi seated on a lotus, cow with calf, birds, etc.
• Statues: Idols of Ganesha and Lakshmi or image of Kuldevta (family deity)
• Urli: An urli or a glass pot filled with water and flower petals
• Lighting: Yellow light, which resemble the sunlight, to attract good energies
• Horseshoe: Black horseshoe to keep evil things away and repel negative energy
• Threshold: Marble or wood threshold to absorbs negative vibes
• Toran: Mango leaves, marigold flowers, Ashoka leaves, seashells, 108 Panchmukhi Rudraksha beads, tiny bells, etc.
• Doormats: Doormats keep away the dirt and negative energies
• Plants: Auspicious plants such as money plant or Tulsi plant.

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How to check Vastu for home entrance?

A Vastu-complaint house entrance ensures the flow of positive energies and prosperity in the house. Ideally, a north, east or northeast house entrance is considered auspicious. To check Vastu for home entrance, stand at the entrance door of your house, facing outside. Take a compass to find the direction you are facing. This is the direction of the house. The result will be displayed after the 0°/360° mark on the compass and the north of the needle are aligned.

Which direction facing house is good for all Rashi?

Taurus (Vrishabh)

South

Gemini (Mithun)

West

Cancer (Kark)

South

Virgo (Kanya)

North or East

Libra (Tula)

West

Scorpio (Vrischik)

South

Sagittarius (Dhanu)

South

Aquarius (Makar)

Southeast

Capricorn (Kumbh)

South

Pisces (Meen)

South

Leo (Simha)

South

Aries (Mesha)

South

Main door colours as per Vastu

Main door Vastu direction

The main door should always be in the north, north-east, east, or west, as these directions are considered auspicious. Avoid having the main door in the south, south-west, north-west (north side), or south-east (east side) directions. Main entrance doors must always open in clockwise direction.

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As per the Paramashayika Mandala system, there are 32 different deities or energy fields in the outer perimeter of the Vastu Purusha Mandala. A main door on an energy field generates positive or negative effects based on the characteristics of that deity.

Significance of house entrance main door as per Vastu

According to Vastu Shastra, it is essential to place the main entrance door in the right direction. This is because the entrance door is the entry point of your house and determine the kind of energies that will flow into the space. By considering the favourable Vastu directions, one can invite positive energies in the house.

Ideal direction for different rooms of the house

southeast direction of a south-facing house

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Main door positions as per Vastu

Refer to the image above, for the best direction to place your main door. 1 stands for the best position and the others are marked consecutively in the figure.

• North-east: North-east is the most auspicious for placing your main door. This direction derives immense energy owing to its exposure to the sun in the morning. It adds vitality and energy into the house and its inhabitants.
• North: It is believed that this placement can bring wealth and fortune to the family and hence, it is the second-best direction to place your main door of house or entrance.
• East: Not a very ideal location for main door of house but the east direction is said to enhance your power. It also adds to the festivity.

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• South-east: Never settle for south west entrance. Choose this direction if there is no other option.
• North-west: If there is no other option and you must have the entrance in the north direction, ensure that it is the north west entrance direction. As per Vastu, the benefits of the evening sun and prosperity can be welcomed this way.

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Main door Vastu: Directions to avoid

• Southwest: One should avoid positioning the main door in the southwest direction as it is considered the direction of evil. This direction is associated with wealth but placing the main door is not recommended as it can represent misfortune. The ideal direction should be in the opposite direction, which is the northeast.
• Southeast: This direction is considered inauspicious as it associated with one’s wellbeing and may lead to illness and anger. Having a main door in this direction can also result in family disputes.

South facing house: Vastu for entrance door

Most people prefer to go for east facing homes as they are considered auspicious. As per Vastu guidelines, one should avoid south facing homes as they are not considered auspicious owing to the belief that the south direction is ruled by Yama, the lord of death.

However, some experts believe that one direction may not be termed as good or bad. Moreover, if a house has been designed as per the Vastu principles, it can ensure positive energies and invite good luck, happiness and prosperity for the residents.

Here are some useful Vastu tips for a south facing entrance.

Rectify the main entrance defect: Draw the south part of the home. Divide it into nine equal parts (padas) starting from southeast to southwest. The main door entrance of a south facing home should be in the fourth pada, and face north or east. Alternatively, one can select the third, second or first pada. Avoid southwest direction for the entrance.

Kitchen: As per south facing house Vastu, place the kitchen in the northwest or southeast direction of the house. This will bring ample morning sunlight to the space. Besides, the southeast is the direction of the god of fire or Agni and is ideal for kitchen placement while ensuring adequate ventilation.

Bedrooms: Design the master bedroom in southwest corner of the house in a house with south facing entrance door. If there are multiple floors in the house, choose the topmost floor for the master bedroom. Place the other rooms in northwest direction. Place some earth crystals to provide more strength and protection to the house against negative energies.

Colour: Choose lighter shades of red for the curtains for the entrance area and living room. Red is the colour of Planet Mars, which helps in balancing the energies.

For a south-facing plot, make sure the house plan is rectangular or square in shape. The walls on the south and west should be stronger and higher than the walls on other sides. Avoid having water pumps, car porches, septic tank, or gardens in the southwest. Plant more trees or keep plants and flowerpots in northwest corner to eliminate negative energies.

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Is south east facing house good or bad?

As per the guidelines of Vastu for home entrance, it is better to avoid a south east facing main door. A southeast house entrance is a Vastu defect for which there are simple remedies.

• If there is a door in the south or south-west, the defect can be corrected by using a lead metal pyramid and lead helix.

• Place auspicious symbols like Om or Swastik symbols made of copper or silver materials, to ward off the negative energies cause due to the Vastu defect. It will also attract good luck.
• You can also place three Vastu pyramids. Arrange them by placing one pyramid at the top of the Main door of the house entrance. Place the other Vastu pyramids on either side of the door.
• Hang brown or dark red curtains around the south east house entrance to remove the Vastu dosha.
• Another Vastu remedy for this house entrance Vastu dosha is to place 9 red carnelian gemstones facing southeast direction.
• Repaint the main door of the southeast entrance of the house in bright colours that denote the fire element such as orange and red.

The presence of Vastu defect in the southeast house entrance area can lead to health issues for the women in the household. Also, it can cause conflicts or misunderstandings in relationships and makes people short-tempered.

Main door size as per Vastu

• As per house entrance Vastu, the main door size as per Vastu should to be the biggest in the house. This is significant in Vastu Shastra as it will bring good luck, fortune and health for the family.
• It is better if it comes in two parts rather than one big unit. Ensure that the doorway is well-spaced and away from corners.
• Note that the height of this door should be greater than other doors in your home.
• Another essential point to note when designing a house is that the exit door must be smaller in size compared to the main door.

Vastu tips for home entrance: Dos and don’ts

Entrance door colour

Never use black colour as it can give rise to negative emotions. Go for Choose soft yellows, wooden hues, or earthy shades to achieve this effect. Choose White for bedroom doors as it brings calmness and happiness in life.

Avoid corner placement

According to house entrance Vastu, one should never place the entry door in the corner of the room. Even from a design point of view, such a placement can be inconvenient. It is ideal to keep the corner free from any obstructions to boost positivity.

Things to avoid near house entrance as per Vastu

• Shoe racks, old furniture, dustbins, broken chairs or stools.
• Mirror in front of the main door
• Red colored lighting
• Wall opposite the main door

Sunlight and adequate lighting

The main door of the house should receive adequate sunlight. If it is not possible, you can use yellow lights in the area which is representation of the positive energies of the sunlight.

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Positioning of the main door 

Always have the main door or house entrance gate on the same side. The main door should open at 90 degrees, without any obstacles in the way. A two-shutter main door opening from the inside and clockwise is recommended in Vastu.

You must not place the main door in the corner of the house. The corners of the house must be left empty, for the wellness of the inhabitants. Make sure there is no abandoned structure or a dilapidated building facing the main entrance door. The house entrance door must never directly be aligned facing a neighbour’s house entrance door.

Nameplate and Vastu

Always put up a nameplate. A metal nameplate is recommended, if the door is in the north or west direction. Use a wooden nameplate, if the door is in the south or east direction. Place it on the left side of the main door.

Know more about West entrance Vastu in our article on west facing homes.

Doorbell for the main door

Place the doorbell at a height of five ft or above. Doorbells with jarring, brassy or high sounds should be avoided. Opt for a doorbell with a soothing and soft sound, to enhance the positive energy of the home.

Quality of material to be used in the main door

As per Main door vastu principles for constructing houses like flats, it is necessary that you choose the right material. Use only superior quality wood. You can go for quality steel if you wish to include a shutter for the entrance.

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Mind your steps

If you have steps at your entrance, an odd number of steps is believed to bring good fortune. Make sure the steps or stairs leading to the house entrance is higher than the approach way or pathway.

House entrance Vastu: Number of doors and their significance

• Make sure that your home has even number of doors.
• As per Vastu, the north and east section of your house should have more doors than south and west corners.
• The doors should not be ten or in multiples of eight.

One should be aware of the rules when counting the doors. The main gate of the house or outhouse doors must not be counted in the total number of doors. Further, two flanged doors are considered a single door.

A house entrance may be without doors. If the area is covered overhead, forming an enclosed passage, such area is counted as doors. Doors that are designed to partition the areas inside a house but do not connect the ceiling are not counted in the total number of doors.

Some homes have more than one main entrance door at the front. However, having a single entrance door is believed to bring more wealth. Two doors in the house entrance ensure a comfortable life for the inhabitants, while three doors in a line, parallel to the main door, are considered harmful and should be avoided. Similarly, there should not be more than three doors at the main entrance as it leads to problems.

No other doors in line with main door

The house entrance should not be aligned with other doors such as the house main gate. This is important to avoid any shadows from falling on the house entrance door. Moreover, this will also keep negative energies and dust from entering the house.

Window

As per house entrance Vastu guildeines, a window can be positioned in front of the house main door.

Other doors should not face main door

In big cities, you do not have much control or say about the layout of your home. However, if you are buying a property, check that the main door does not face another home’s entrance. This can create problems. Shadows cast by another person’s main door or even a plant, is not good for your house.

Shape of doors

The home entrance decor of your house great increases if you go for aesthetically designed doors. However, you must avoid sliding doors at the entrance of your home. Even circular-shaped doors must not be used. Wood is a preferred choice and it is also said to correct any dosha.

Main door should have a threshold 

It is also recommended that there should be a threshold at the main door. Do ensure that the house is not on the same level as the ground. This signifies the positive environment inside the house, as against the negative energy that is outside. The threshold acts as a barrier for the entry of bad vibes and also prevents loss of wealth. If there are stairs, these should be in odd numbers.

You can design the threshold with a combination of concrete and wood. You can create the stone studded threshold area that will protect your finances from flowing out.

Placement of septic tanks 

A septic tank should never be placed at the entrance of the main door.

Lighting near the main entrance

It is also advisable that your main entrance should be well-lit. Use warm lights and never go for dark, dingy entrances. It is both unwelcoming and distressing.

Remove defective doors

Check for dents or scratches on the main door, as these are not advisable.  Cracked doors can lead to loss of respect. If the house entrance door is damaged or has cracks, make sure you immediately replace it with a new door. Broken, cracked or chipped doors are considered as Vastu dosha that can affect the finances and overall well-being of the family members.

Avoid intersecting roads

Intersecting roads denote a clash of ideas, which can cause chaos. Thus, if one considers the Vastu Shastra guidelines, a main door should never face intersecting roads as such a placement can invite negative energies inside the house. Moreover, the entrance doors should be designed at a higher level than the street or at least at the same level.

Avoid mirrors opposite the main door

When it comes to the decor for home entrance, placing mirrors is quite common. However, it is essential to keep the Vastu guidelines in mind when placing mirrors or some such items in the entrance hall. Never place a mirror opposite the main door. It will cause the energy to bounce back.

Entrance lock and keys

If the main door faces east use a copper lock. For the west-facing main door, iron locks are best as the area is represented by Shanidev. For North use brass locks. If the main door is in the South opt for a lock made of five metals that is ‘panch dhatu’. Locks and keys that are rusted or broken should not be used in and should be thrown immediately.

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Vastu for main door designs

Door with wooden engravings

Go for an attractive traditional wooden door with carvings. You can choose to adorn the main door of your house with auspicious symbols, rangoli on the floor, design a threshold, etc.

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Wooden arched door

Opt for an arched wooden door for your house entrance. Make sure to keep the entrance area clean and clutter-free. It should be well-lit. Enhance the look of the main door area by placing decorative flower pots and statues for an inviting look.

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Brass door handle

Brass handles on wooden doors is a good combination for south-facing main entrance doors, according to Vastu.

Metallic elements

Silver-coloured doors are recommended if you have main door on the north side. Go for any metalwork on main doors facing west. In an east facing door, opt for a wooden door with small metal furnishings.

Arched main door

An arched door gives a classic appearance to your home. You can go for an arched door made of wood. Adorn the front door area with auspicious symbols, plants and suitable lighting.

Main door with attractive door handles

There are a variety of door handles available these days. You can either go for contemporary door handle designs or opt for antique door handles.

As per south facing house Vastu rules, brass handles for wooden doors is an ideal choice for the main door for a south facing entrance. If it is a west facing door, use metal door handles. For home entrance facing east, Vastu recommends a combination of wood and metal while silver is suggested for north facing doors.

Wooden door carvings

Wooden door carvings are an ancient tradition. You can give a contemporary touch to your main door with wooden carvings of gods and goddesses. You can also incorporate designs like om, swastika, and cross. As per main door Vastu, this will attract good luck and positive energies in the house.

Floral decoration with beads

Place attractive flower torans on the main entrance to invite positive energies inside your house. Consider a toran with 108 Panchmukhi Rudraksha beads, which is beneficial.

Vastu Shastra remedies for south east and south west main door

A south east entrance as per Vastu and south west entrance direction is considered a Vastu flaw. Here are a few simple remedies but it is always better to consult a Vastu expert and seek advice for the main door  Vastu dosha.

Hang dark red or brown curtains facing the southeast entrance of the house. According to Vastu Shastra placing 9 red carnelian gemstones at the gate facing the southeast direction helps remove dosh in the property reduce the negative effects of southeast entrance homes. Place one Vastu pyramid at the top of the centre of the main door entrance, the other two pyramids on either side of the door.

To reduce the ill effects of southwest entrance houses, paint or place stickers of  Om, Trishul, and Swastika symbols on the sides and top of the main door. To attract positive energy, keep plants and hang wind chimes around the main door. Also, one can paint Gayatri mantra or paste a small sticker of the mantra on the main door. Place a Panchmukhi Hanumanji (standing posture) with his weapon (gada) in the left hand on the centre top of the main door.

A simple solution to clear the Vastu defect is painting the east corner walls in darker shades. This will help resolve financial problems, health issues, professional and personal life imbalances. Go for dark red shades for reviving the lost stability of family.

Vastu remedies for main door defects

Doors opening anticlockwise is a Vastu defect. Place three copper pyramid clockwise arrow at the entrance to rectify the defect.

The main entrance doors of the two houses should not face each other states Vastu. Swastika drawn with red kumkum on the main door removes this Vastu Dosha from the house.

According to Vastu, a kitchen should not face the main door of the house. To reduce the Vastu flaw hang a small crystal ball between the main door and the kitchen door.

Elements that remove Vastu defects of the main door

We list some elements that help eliminate Vastu dosha from the main door of your house.

Pyramid for good luck

As per Vastu Shastra, Pyramids help improve the flow of energies by eliminating negativity and creating a positive ambience.

Crystal Balls

If you don’t want to keep pyramids, consider crystal balls as an alternative. As per Vastu Shastra, they help amplify energies and can be kept for boosting positive energies in the house. Make sure to keep these items clean and in a clutter-free area.

Aquarium

Fish tanks or aquariums are considered auspicious as per Vastu Shatra principles. Keep it in the northeast area of the living room to eliminate Vastu defects.

Horseshoe

As per Vastu Shastra, horseshoe can be placed in a house to invite good luck. You can hang it in the main door with its ends facing upwards to allow positive energies to flow smoothly.

Sea Salt

Keep a small amount of sea salt in the corners of the house. This helps cleanse the air and eliminate negative energies.

Vastu tips for home entrance locks and keys

According to Vastu Shastra for home, the entrance to the house attracts and welcomes positive energy, wealth and prosperity. Ensure that lock of the main door functions smoothly.

If the main door faces east use a copper lock. For the west-facing main door, iron locks are best as the area is represented by Shanidev. For North use brass locks. If the main door is in the South opt for a lock made of five metals that is ‘panch dhatu’.

Locks and keys that are rusted or broken should not be used in and should be thrown immediately. As the keys are made up of metal to balance the energies go in for wooden key chains. Avoid key chains of skulls, pistols, knives, scissors etc shapes. Opt for auspicious symbols such as sun tortoise, flowers, elephant statues, etc. The keyholder should be kept in a secured place, in the master bedroom ideally in the north or the east corner of the room. Always place keys in a proper key stand. It should not be kept on the dining table, above the shoe rack as it can attract negative energy.

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Main door Vastu tips when renovating your house

• To ensure that your main door

  entrance

  is welcoming, paint it in Vastu-compliant colours only.
• Ensure that the main door is not in the negative zone.
• Ensure that the hinges are smooth. Relationships among family members tend to be strained, if the main door is creaky.
• Never use rusted locks, which make sound, on the main door. Either replace such locks or oil them regularly.
• The main aim of Vastu Shastra is to boost the energy inside the house. So, it is ideal to avoid an arched main door, as it can alter the flow of energy.
• Avoid self-closing doors, which is not recommended as per house entrance Vastu rules.
• If the house has more than one floor, the doors should not be placed one above the other on each floor.

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Main door Vastu for north facing house

North direction is ruled by the god of wealth, Kubera. Having a main door facing towards north is considered auspicious and beneficial for many people, especially those in banking, financial services and running their business. However, one should adhere to the Vastu rules when choosing a north facing house or constructing the house, including the placement of various rooms. Here are some tips to follow:

• Living room: Northwest is the ideal direction for the living room.
• Bedroom: The bedroom in a north facing house should be in the west, northwest, south, and southwest directions.
• Kitchen: The best direction for kitchen is the southeast or northwest direction.
• Staircase: The staircase should be in the south, west, southeast, southwest, or northwest directions. Avoid building the staircase in the north or northeast direction. Make sure the stairs are in the clockwise direction.

The location of the main entrance, for a north-facing house, must be on the outer wall on the north side.

Auspicious energy fields (pada) for north facing house entrance are Mukhya, Bhallat and Soma. Avoid energy fields that produce adverse effects. These include Roga, Naga, Bhujag, and Aditi.

The location of the main entrance, for a north-facing house, must be on the outer wall on the north side.

Auspicious energy fields (pada) for north facing house entrance are Mukhya, Bhallat and Soma. Avoid energy fields that produce adverse effects. These include Roga, Naga, Bhujag, and Aditi.

Main door Vastu for east facing house

East is the direction of the rising Sun and mostly considered an auspicious direction for home entrance as per Vastu. East facing properties are ideal for multi-storey apartments, according to Vastu experts. Jayant and Indra padas are suitable for the main entrance door in east facing homes.

Northeast main entrance door Vastu

A main door of a house facing the northeast direction, also called as the Ishan corner, is considered to be auspicious and brings good luck for the inhabitants. A northeast entrance attracts new opportunities as per Vastu. The direction is ruled by Diti, a deity considered very generous.

Here are some Vastu tips to follow for the northeast-facing house entrance:

• Make sure to have a large and well-lit entrance area to keep negative energies at bay.
• Avoid having a staircase or bedrooms in the northeast corner.
• Design the master bedroom in the southwest corner. Avoid any bedroom in the southeast direction.
• Avoid a kitchen in the northeast direction. The southeast or northwest directions is recommended for designing the kitchen.

Northwest main entrance door Vastu

According to Vastu Shastra, a northwest-facing home may be perfect for people seeking success, fortune, and good health. However, one of the effects of such homes on a male family member could be that they may have to spend time away from home.

How to remove north west-facing main door Vastu dosha?

North is an auspicious direction for house entrance. Northwest facing main door is a Vastu dosha. The direction falls under the Roga and Naga Pada.

• Decorate the door with auspicious symbols like Swastik, Om and Trishul.
• Make sure there are no obstacles around the entrance area.
• Place three Vastu compliant brass pyramids on each side and at the top centre.
• Keep a Chandra Yantra for a north west facing house.
• Clean the space every alternate day by keeping crushed sea salt to remove Vastu dosha.

Southwest main entrance door Vastu

The southwest direction is ruled by planet Rahu, considered to be one of the fiercest planets. This direction is often regarded as the direction of evil. When considering a house entrance, one should choose an auspicious direction, such as the northwest, which is linked to the God of wealth. A southwest entrance may attract wealth but also misfortune.

West-facing main door direction as per Vastu

According to Vastu Shastra, a west facing entrance of a house may not be suitable for female members of the family. Such homes may be ideal for young members of the family.

According to Vastu, the beneficial pada for west facing main door are Sugreev, Pushpdant and Varun. Avoid Duawarik, Asur, Shosha and Papyakshama pada for the entrance door in west facing homes.

Which wood is best for main door as per Vastu?

Wood is regarded as an auspicious material to design a front door, according to Vastu Shastra. The main door should be made of high-quality wood. One can choose varieties, like teak wood or honne wood. Avoid using wood from coconut or peepal trees.

How to remove west-facing main door dosha?

People do not usually consider west facing homes as auspicious as north or east facing homes. Hence, if you have a west-facing property, make sure to rectify the Vastu Doshas. Choose Vastu recommended materials and colours. Opt for blue or white colour for main door.

Place crushed sea salt at the entrance to remove Vastu dosha. The entrance door for a west facing property should ideally be in the central west or north-west corner. Avoid south-west direction. Keep crushed sea salt or brass pyramids to eliminate the Vastu dosha.

Vastu tips for office main door

Follow Vastu principles when designing an office main door. Vastu recommends rules to ensure the five elements of nature – water, earth, air, fire, and space are in balance. As per Vastu, office main door must face east or north direction.

When looking for plots for an office, factory or any commercial space, go for Shermukhi plots as these are wider in the front and narrower at the end. The land must be located near well-travelled roads. An office with north-facing, north-east-facing or north-west facing direction attracts positive energies. Do not place any object close to the main entrance of the office as it can obstruct the flow of energies.

House entrance Vastu to invite positive vibes

• Display happy pictures of family in the northeast wall of the house.

• Choose soft lighting such as candles or lamps to create a serene atmosphere.

• Place a fish aquarium in the northeast corner of the living room.

• Make sure to keep the house clean and clutter-free. The entrance must be well-lit.

• Keep fresh houseplants to promote the flow of positive energies.

FAQs

Which direction is good for house entrance?

The main door/entrance should always be in the north, north-east, east, or west, as these directions are considered auspicious. Avoid having the main door in the south, south-west, north-west (north side), or south-east (east side) directions.

Can a laughing Buddha be placed at the main door?

Place the laughing Buddha facing the inside of the house, diagonally opposite or facing the main door. The energy entering the house from the main door is welcomed by the laughing Buddha and unwanted energy is cleansed.

What colour front door is lucky?

The main door colour as per Vastu must be chosen, depending on its direction, as explained in this article.

Can we have wall in front of main door?

As per Vastu Shastra, there should not be a wall directly in front of the main door. However, there can be another door that leads to a room.

Why should one keep a doormat near the main door?

According to Vastu, a doormat near the main door removes the dust and dirt from the shoes; it also absorbs the negative energy entering the house. Opt for natural fabric for the doormat and clean it regularly. For the main door use, the rectangle-shaped doormat as it covers the entire door space.

Is south east facing house good?

The house entrance facing south east direction is a Vastu defect.

Where should one Shubh Labh be placed at home?

Shubh Labh is an auspicious symbol that you will find outside the main door in many households. Shubh means goodness and Labh means benefit. As per Vastu, the Shubh Labh symbol should be placed on both sides of the main entrance door of the house, which attracts good luck and prosperity and eliminates negative energy.

What direction of front door is lucky?

A main door in the northeast, north, east or west directions is considered ideal. Avoid the southeast direction as it is associated with fire god. Similarly, the southwest direction must be avoided for the front door as it is the entry of negative energies and can lead to struggles and misfortune.

Why do some people prefer south facing house?

According to Vastu experts, south facing homes may be beneficial for certain people. The house can be designed in a Vastu-compliant way to invite positive energies. Moreover, some people, especially in southern states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, people prefer a south facing house, the wind moves from south to north and regarded favourable.

Which statue is good for home entrance?

You can place auspicious statues such as Buddha or Lord Ganesha at the house entrance, to invite positive energies.

What is the luckiest door colour?

According to Vastu guidelines for home entrance, the door colour should be chosen based on the direction. For example, green is the ideal colour for a north facing door, while wooden colours are best for an east-facing main door.

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As per Vastu, the main door should be constructed in a way to ensure that when you step out, you face the north, east or north-east direction

Considered as the “archway to victory and progress in life”, the main door should face north, east or in the north-east direction. It must be constructed in a way to ensure that when you step out, you face the north, east or north-east direction.

The main door to your home should be constructed with superior quality wood. It should tower above the other doors in your house, and look the most appealing.

Avoid placing a fountain, or any other decorative water-centric element, outside the main door.

Avoid placing a shoe rack or dustbin outside the main door.

There shouldn't be a bathroom near the main door.

Ensure the main entrance is well lit.

Avoid painting the main door black.

Decorate your door with beautiful nameplates and auspicious torans.

Avoid placing animal statues or figurines near the main door.

Ensure your main door opens in a clockwise manner.

2. Vastu for the Meditation Room: Spirituality

Designating a room in the house for meditation and prayers will ensure spiritual growth. It is always important for an individual to introspect and connect to a higher power, says Ddhannak.