Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Placing Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi: Vastu Guidelines
To create a peaceful and sacred space, place your temple in the northeast corner of your home.
Goddess Lakshmi should be on Lord Ganesha's right, and both should face east or west.
Keep the area clean and clutter-free for positive energy.
Northeast corner of the house is ideal for mandir
Goddess Lakshmi should be placed on Lord Ganesha's right
Idols should face east or west, with worshippers facing the opposite direction
Idols should be placed on a raised platform, not directly on the floor
Keep the mandir clean and clutter-free for positive energy
- Who
- Devotees
- What
- Placing Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi idols
- When
- Before starting worship
- Where
- In the mandir (temple) at home
- Why
- To follow Vastu guidelines and create a sacred space
- Best direction for mandir
- Northeast corner of the house
- Lakshmi's position relative to Ganesha
- On Ganesha's right
- Direction idols should face
- East or west
- Height of idols
- On a raised platform, not on the floor
- Maintenance of mandir
- Clean and clutter-free