In the Vastu Shastra, the house’s main entrance’s orientation plays a vital role as the family’s entry point to enter and a source for the entry point for the positive energy to enter into the house. Today, JD Institute is bringing you some Vastu Shastra tips that you must keep in mind whenever you plan to build your home. Vastu Shastra for home plays a significant role in bringing well being into the family.

• The Direction of the Main Door

Parmar suggests that – Since these directions are considered auspicious, the main door should always be in the north, north-east, east, or west. The main door should not be facing south, south-west, north-west (north side), or south-east (east side). A lead metal pyramid and a lead helix may be used to correct a door in the south or south-west. A brass pyramid and a brass helix can be used to correct a door facing north-west, while a copper helix can be used to correct a door facing south-east.

• Materials Used for the Main Door

• The door made up of wood is considered to be the best for the house’s main entrance.

• South direction- The door should be made with a combination of wood and metal.

• West- The door should be made up of metal.

• North- The door should be of silver colour.

• East- The door should be made up of wood accompanied by some trimmings.

• Main door and its visibility as per Vastu

Now, another Vastu Shastra tip suggested by JD Institute is regarding the visibility of the main door. According to it, the visibility of the main entrance should be prominent, visible and easily identifiable. In addition to this, add your name and the house number on the door to make it even good. But the Vastu Shastra suggests that you should also have a simple nameplate containing your credentials. Keep in mind that the door should be seven ft in height with a width of at least three ft. Big doors transport in more get-up-and-go into the house.

• Decoration of area around the main door

It is essential to keep the door clean to have positive energy entered into the house. Spotlessness, particularly around the central doorway, attracts constructive power in the home. Do not keep dustbins, not working chairs or stools, near the main door, cautions. It is believed that the main entrance should be made up of wood or marble because these help in absorbing any kind of negative vibes into the house. Further, you should decorate it with sacred symbols like Om, swastika, cross, etc., and put rangolis on the flooring, as they are well-thought-out favourable and invite good fortune.

Do’s and Don’ts, According to Vastu Shastra.

Next, Vastu Shastra tip is regarding the dos and don’ts. And they are-

•   Lighting at the main door

It is advised only to have a dazzling light at the entrance but keep away from red-coloured illuminations. The most crucial door should be well-lit in the twilight, and proper light should be there around the main gate.

•    Decoration at the main door 

It is advised to decorate the entrance with green plants if you find any vacant spaces around the door. Torans are also good quality as decorations for the main door should decorate the main entrance area.

•   Positioning of the main door 

According to the Vastu Shastra, the main door should open at 90 degrees without any obstacles around it. Also, guarantee that it unlocks in a clockwise direction and that the hinges are oiled regularly, and the door accessories are polished. There should not be any broken material or any other cracked thing around the door because they are not considered suitable for the house.

•    Nameplate and Vastu

As stated above, always put up a nameplate. A metal nameplate is a must if the door is in the north or west direction. Also, use a wooden nameplate if the entrance is in the south or east way. 

•     The excellence of wood to be worn in the main door

It is advised to use only advanced quality wood, and a reminder is to be made that this door’s height should be superior to other entries in your dwelling.

•     Main doors and bathrooms

Also, keep in mind that the bathrooms should not be placed close to the main door.

•    Colour of the main door

According to Vastu Shastra, the colour of the main door should be light.

What to Shun at the Central Doorway of the House?

There are few things that JD Institute has discovered, according to Vastu Shastra, which you should not ever do in front of your main door of the house, and they are-

•  Do not place any shoe racks.
• You need to check the property’s layout carefully and continuously build your house in the proper place.
•  You need to look into the nature and kind of doors
• There should not be any placement of septic tanks at the entrance of the main gate.
•     Do check the placement of the main door.
•     You need to ensure that there is proper Lighting near the main entrance
•     There should be a well-decorated Foyer space.
•      Never place an imitation contradictory to the main door.

The Best Position to Place the Main Door

Last but not least, the placing of the main entrance is essential. For this, JD Institute has researched according to Vastu Shastra and have formulated the following-

• North-east: North-east is the most promising. It derives immense energy owing to its exposure to the sun in the morning. It adds energy and vigour to the house and the people living in it.
• North: It can bring affluence and destiny to the family, and consequently, it is the second-best direction to situate on the door.
• East: It is not a preferable placement, but the east approach enhances the family’s power.
• South-east: Do not choose south-west. It should only be selected when there is no other option.
• North-west: You need to make sure that it is in the north-west direction. The reimbursements of the evening sun and opulence are accompanied by it.