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Free Pooja Room Vastu Checker

Is your pooja room in the right zone?

Your home temple is where the day begins and the mind settles. Select its zone and get an instant Vastu verdict — Good, Neutral or Bad — with its impact and simple remedies.

Check my pooja room See the 16-zone guide
  • Ideal: North-East
  • 16 zones
  • Free · instant
Step 1 · Choose the zone

Where is your temple / pooja room?

If the temple spreads over two zones, select both (max 2). You can also tap the lotus compass.

Step 2 · Get your verdict

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N NNE NE ENE E ESE SE SSE S SSW SW WSW W WNW NW NNW ॐ

North is at the top · each petal is one of the 16 Vastu zones

Why the North-East?

Ishanya — the zone of the divine

In Vastu Shastra the North-East is called Ishanya, the corner of Ishan (Shiva). It is a water-element zone that governs the mind, clarity, wisdom and spirituality, and it receives the first light of the morning Sun.

That is why a temple here brings clarity and peace, while the same temple in a fire, disposal or depression zone can bring restlessness instead.

  • ElementWater
  • DeityIshan (Shiva)
  • GovernsMind, clarity, wisdom
  • LightFirst morning sun
Zone guide

All 16 zones for a pooja room

A quick reference. Use the checker above for the impact and remedies of your exact zone.

GOOD Recommended

  • NE North-EastIshanya, the zone of the divine — best for a temple; brings clarity and peace.
  • N NorthKuber's zone — prayers here support prosperity.
  • NNE North-North-EastHealth zone — prayers support healing and wellbeing.
  • ENE East-North-EastSupports joy and positivity.
  • E EastZone of the rising Sun — suitable for a temple.

NEUTRAL Acceptable with care

  • ESE East-South-EastAcceptable, but the anxiety zone may reduce focus during prayer.
  • WSW West-South-WestAcceptable; supports learning.
  • W WestAcceptable in classical Vastu when the devotee faces East.
  • NW North-WestAcceptable; supports help and support from others.
  • NNW North-North-WestAcceptable, though not preferred.

BAD Avoid

  • SSW South-South-WestDisposal zone — never place a temple here.
  • SE South-EastFire zone — a temple here brings agitation and restlessness.
  • SSE South-South-EastPower zone — not conducive to devotion and calm.
  • S SouthYama's zone — not suitable for deities.
  • SW South-WestAncestors' zone — suitable for ancestors' photos, not deities.
  • WNW West-North-WestDepression zone — not suitable for a temple.
Pooja room rules

Small things that matter

Do

  • Face East or North while praying.
  • Use white, light yellow or light blue colours.
  • Keep idols slightly above floor level, not touching the wall.
  • Keep the space clean; light a diya and incense daily.

Don't

  • No temple under a staircase, in a bedroom, or sharing a wall with a toilet.
  • Do not keep broken idols or torn pictures of deities.
  • Avoid very large idols at home (above ~9 inches).
  • Do not place idols facing each other or directly facing the door.
Questions

Pooja room Vastu — answered

Which direction is best for a pooja room as per Vastu?

The North-East (Ishanya) is the ideal zone for a pooja room. It is the zone of the divine and brings clarity and peace. North, North-North-East, East-North-East and East are also good.

Which direction should I face while praying?

Face East or North while praying.

Where should a pooja room never be?

Never place a temple in the South-South-West, the zone of disposal. South-East, South-South-East, South, South-West and West-North-West are also not suitable. Avoid a temple under a staircase, in a bedroom or sharing a wall with a toilet.

Can I keep a temple in the South-West?

The South-West is the zone of ancestors. It suits ancestors' photos, but not deities, so it is not recommended for a temple.

How big should idols be in a home temple?

Avoid very large idols at home — roughly above 9 inches. Keep them slightly above floor level and not touching the wall.

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