Why Main Door is Most Important
The main door is called "Simha Dwara" (Lion's Gate) - the primary entry point for cosmic energy (prana). It determines 50% of your home's Vastu. A well-placed entrance attracts wealth, health, and happiness.
Direction Guidelines for Main Door
Best Directions
1. North: Kubera's direction - wealth
2. East: Indra's direction - prosperity
3. Northeast: Divine blessings
Acceptable with Remedies
West: Good for business
Northwest: Air element
South: Requires strong remedies
Pada (Sector) Guidelines
Each direction has 9 padas. The exact pada determines whether the entrance is auspicious:
- North: 3rd, 4th, 5th padas are best
- East: 3rd, 4th, 5th padas are best
- South: 3rd, 4th padas only (with remedies)
- West: 3rd, 4th, 5th padas acceptable
Main Door Design Guidelines
Door Size
Largest in house
Height: At least 7 feet
Width: Proportional (3:5 ratio)
Opening Direction
Open inward (welcomes energy)
Clockwise rotation
Two-panel doors preferred
Material
Best: Solid wood (teak, sal)
Good: High-quality wood
Avoid: Cheap plywood, rusted metal
Threshold
Height: 2-3 inches
Material: Marble, wood
Prevents negative energy entry
What to Place at Entrance
- Nameplate: Right side of door, metal for North, wood for East
- Toran/Bandanwar: Fresh mango leaves or artificial - above door
- Swastik/Om: On or above door for protection
- Welcome mat: Clean, colorful, changed regularly
- Lights: Bright lighting on both sides
- Plants: Tulsi, money plant on sides (not blocking)
- Door bell: Right side, working condition
- Rangoli: In front during festivals
Recommended Colors
Colors based on entrance direction:
North facing: Blue, Green
East facing: Brown, Wood tones
South facing: Red, Orange
West facing: Gray, White
Avoid for all directions: Black door (absorbs positive energy)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Black colored door: Absorbs all positive energy
- Creaking/broken door: Invites negative energy
- Obstruction in front: Pillar, tree, pole blocking entry
- Shoe rack at entrance: Keep covered or inside
- Dustbin visible: Never in sight of main door
- Staircase facing door: Energy rushes out
- Mirror facing door: Reflects incoming prosperity
- Three doors in line: Creates energy tunnel
- No threshold: Negative energy enters freely
- Temple directly facing: Creates pressure
Simple Remedies
For South Facing Entrance:
- Place Hanuman image on or near door
- Use red or orange color door
- Install pyramid above door
- Place lead metal strip under threshold
- Keep area very well lit
For Southwest Entrance (Most Challenging):
- Must apply strong remedies
- Place heavy Ganesha idol outside
- Use yellow and red colors
- Keep bright lighting 24/7
- Consider creating secondary entrance
If Obstruction Exists in Front:
- Place Bagua mirror (if pillar/tree)
- Install bright light facing obstruction
- Place a plant to soften sharp energy
- Use wind chimes for energy dispersal
For Prosperity Enhancement:
- Place brass/copper nameplate
- Install threshold (dehleez)
- Keep fresh toran above door
- Light lamp at entrance daily (evening)
- Place Lakshmi footprints entering home