7 Effective Do’s and Dont's of Making Pooja Room Designs in Homes

Technically there can be two types of pooja room designs i.e. closed and open. Where closed spaces are space-saving, compact and functional; the open pooja space provides an aesthetically pleasing area and allows large gatherings and detailed pooja space for pooja rituals, more privileged in Hinduism. 

Closed pooja room designs for small spaces

• Pooja room in the study room 

If the study room doesn't have a toilet attached to it, you can make a small section for pooja in the study room. There can be various ways such as by making a temporary or permanent partition in the room, utilising the vertical walls for making pooja, you can also use blind corners of the room for making a pooja area by using wooden shelves, provided the corner is in the right direction.

• Pooja room in the bedroom

However, as per Vastu, it is advised to avoid making pooja in bedrooms, if it's unavoidable, make sure to give a solid/semi-solid partition in the room for making pooja room in bedrooms. You can also simply convert the balcony space into a closed pooja room.

• Pooja room in the living room

In the modern design system, where living space has become comparatively smaller than old days, making a pooja room in the living room is the new of blending modernness with traditional roots. You again try various options here, making an illusion of a closed partitioning hall, by placing a stylish earthen wooden temple etc.

• Pooja room in the accent wall of the dining area

One another place to make a pooja room is the accent wall of your dining area where you can make a dedicated space for a pooja mandir. This will be an open worship area which will also be aesthetically pleasing while dining in. If the direction allows so, making a pooja space near the kitchen is considered good in Vastu.

Do’s and Dont’s of Making Pooja Room Designs in Homes

1. 1. Choose a peaceful and quiet location for making a pooja room. However, in a flat culture, this thing becomes difficult to follow but with professional interior design consultation you can bring out some fruitful options.
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3. 2. Avoid using loud and bold colours, as they create a sight distraction. Instead use soft and neutral colours such as beige, pale white, soft blue, pale peach etc which enhance the positive and soothe the soul thus helping in increased focus.
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5. 3. There should be a layered light system to give your pooja room design a stunning look. You can get professional help in layering up lights in your pooja room.
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7. 4. As per Vastu, avoid keeping too many idols in your pooja room.
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9. 5. Avoid making a pooja room near the entrance of the house. This is wrong technically because it will obstruct the passage as well as from Vastu points as it may disrupt the tranquillity and sanctity of the pooja room.
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11. 6. If you are choosing natural materials for making a pooja mandir, take care of the height standards of the mandir design.
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13. 7. If you have a large space, try incorporating natural light in the pooja room. You can also make skylights in this space. In the case of apartments, a balcony space can be covered to convert it into a stunning pooja room design.
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15. 8. If you are seeking professional help always go through their sample work or brochures to get a fair idea of the quality of work and their knowledge of various cultural beliefs.
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17. 9. Choose natural materials for making pooja mandir such as wood or natural stones. Avoid making abstract shapes of the mandir.
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19. 10. Avoid making pooja rooms in bedrooms, if you have a space crunch, always give a clear partition between the bedroom and the pooja area.

The Last Say

Pooja room being an inseparable part of Indian homes always needs special attention where you cannot compromise going with sub standards. Since it’s directly connected to the roots, identity and cultural existence of an individual it is advised to go for an interior design consultation with a professional such as Interior Design Wala, where they have expertise in blending cultural beliefs into modern styles while keeping the essence of the space intact.

FAQs

Q1. Which is the ideal direction for making a pooja room or placing a pooja temple?

A. According to Vastu Shastra, your pooja room must be in the northeast direction of the house.

Q2. Which colours can be used in making a pooja room design?

A. Always look for soft and neutral colours for the pooja room such as beige, pale white, peach, cream yellow etc. These colours help in making high concentration.

Q3. What is the ideal shape of a pooja mandir design?

A. According to Vastu a wooden rectangular or square mandir with a pyramid on top is considered the best mandir design.

Q4. Which is the best material for mandir design?
A. Wood and natural stones like marble are considered best and pious for making mandir designs as suggested by interior design wala.