Lord Ganesha is revered as the Vighnaharta—the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of wisdom, prosperity, and positivity. According to Vastu Shastra, placing Ganesha at your home entrance shields the household from negativity and attracts blessings. But a few common mistakes can turn this divine act into an inauspicious one.
Here are 8 mistakes you must avoid while placing Ganesha’s idol at the main door:
1. 🚫 Placing in the Wrong Direction
Best directions: North, East, or North-East.
Avoid South (attracts negativity) and West (unfavourable).
2. 🚫 Ignoring the Idol’s Back
Always ensure Ganesha’s back faces outside.
Symbolically, the back holds poverty, while the front invites prosperity.
3. 🚫 Keeping a Broken Idol
Never place a damaged or cracked idol—it is considered highly inauspicious.
4. 🚫 Wrong Posture of Ganesha
Sitting idol = peace & stability (ideal).
Standing idol = energy imbalance.
Lying idol = meant for bedroom, not the entrance.
5. 🚫 Near a Toilet or Dirty Spot
Never keep the idol near a toilet, dustbin, or unclean corner—it shows disrespect and invites negativity.
6. 🚫 Directly on a Damaged Wall
Avoid placing on a cracked or dirty wall.
If the wall isn’t suitable, position the idol above the door frame.
7. 🚫 Too Many Idols Together
Only one idol should be placed.
If two are used, keep them on either side of the door with backs facing each other, never towards the home.
8. 🚫 Wrong Trunk Direction
Left-curved trunk = auspicious, brings peace and prosperity.
Right-curved trunk = Siddhi Vinayak, requiring strict rituals—better suited for a puja room, not the entrance.
✅ By respecting these Vastu principles, you invite the divine energies of Shri Ganesha to bless your home with happiness, harmony, and success.
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