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How to Set Up a Puja Room at Home

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Quick answer

How to Set Up a Puja Room at Home

Set up a puja room or mandir in a clean, quiet corner, traditionally the north-east, with deities placed slightly above eye level when seated, facing east or west. Keep a lamp, an incense holder that catches ash, a bell, small plates and a cloth for the altar, and leave space for ventilation.

Try it with

Essentials

  • A raised platform or mandir with a clean cloth.
  • Images or idols of the family's deities.
  • A lamp and an incense holder.
  • A bell, a kalash or water vessel, and small plates.
  • A drawer for incense, camphor and matches.

Safety and comfort

  • Keep curtains and paper away from the lamp and incense.
  • Ensure some ventilation for daily lighting.
  • Store camphor in a closed box.
  • Clean the ash daily.

Step by step

  1. 1Choose a clean, quiet corner, traditionally the north-east.
  2. 2Place the mandir so deities face east or west.
  3. 3Arrange the lamp, incense holder and bell.
  4. 4Keep incense and camphor in a closed drawer nearby.

Frequently asked questions

Which direction should a puja room face?

Vastu tradition favours the north-east corner, with the devotee facing east or north.

Can a mandir be in the kitchen?

Many homes keep one there; keep incense well away from the stove.

How do I keep the puja room fragrant?

Light incense at the daily prayer and keep fresh flowers.

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