The Sacred Northeast (Ishanya)

Northeast is governed by Lord Shiva (Ishanya) and represents the junction of divine energies from North (Kubera - wealth) and East (Indra - prosperity). This corner receives the first rays of the sun and is ideal for spiritual practices.

Direction Guidelines for Puja Room

Puja Room Location

Best: Northeast (Ishanya)

Good: East, North

Avoid: South, Southwest, Under staircase

Praying Direction

Best: Face East

Good: Face North

Avoid: Face South

What to Place Where

Idols/Murtis

Facing: West or South (you face East/North)

Height: Chest level when seated

Distance: 6-12 inches from wall

Diya/Lamp

Position: Southeast of mandir

Type: Ghee lamp preferred

Keep lit during puja

Holy Books

Position: Southwest of mandir

Elevated placement

Cover when not in use

Puja Items

Agarbatti holder: SE corner

Water pot: NE corner

Prasad: North side

Specific Deity Placements

Lord Ganesha: Place at entrance of mandir or in center
Goddess Lakshmi: Place in North direction
Lord Vishnu: Place in West, facing East
Lord Shiva (Lingam): Place in North, pour water from North
Goddess Durga: Place in East or North
Lord Hanuman: Place facing South or Southeast
Lord Krishna: Place in center or East

Recommended Colors

Pure, sattvic colors enhance spiritual vibrations:

White (Purity) Yellow (Wisdom) Light Orange (Spiritual) Cream Light Beige Light Gold

Avoid: Black, dark gray, dark blue (tamasic colors)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Puja room under staircase: Creates pressure on divine energy
Temple in bedroom: Disrespects sacred space (use curtain if unavoidable)
Toilet wall adjacent: Extremely inauspicious
Idols facing each other: Creates energy conflict
Broken or chipped idols: Remove immediately with proper rituals
Too many idols: Creates confusion - limit to essential deities
Idols on floor: Always keep elevated
Photos above idols: Keep photos at lower level than murtis
Cluttered puja room: Blocks divine energy flow
Facing South while praying: Inauspicious direction

Simple Remedies

If Puja Room Cannot be in Northeast:

Place a Vastu pyramid in NE corner of existing puja room
Keep water pot (kalash) in NE of mandir
Use yellow or white color scheme
Light ghee lamp facing East during puja

For Small Apartments/Flats:

Wall-mounted mandir in NE corner of living room
Avoid placing in kitchen or bedroom
Use curtain to cover when not praying
Ensure no shoe rack or dustbin nearby

If Toilet is Adjacent to Puja Room:

Place heavy copper plate on adjoining wall
Keep rock salt in puja room corners
Use Vastu pyramid between walls
Consider relocating mandir if possible

For Enhanced Spiritual Energy:

Keep fresh flowers daily
Ring bell before and after puja
Use camphor during aarti
Maintain complete cleanliness
Play soft mantras or bhajans

Quick Tips

Keep puja room clutter-free Light lamp daily (morning & evening) Face East or North while praying Remove dried flowers promptly No storage above mandir Keep door or curtain

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