Lord Ganesha, the God of happiness, prosperity and good health, is considered one of the most auspicious of all Indian deities. Indian tradition lays a lot of emphasis on worshipping Lord Ganesha, especially before every auspicious event. However, many homeowners often forget the tradition of placing Lord Ganesha’s idol at home and more importantly at the right place. The right idol placed correctly attracts an abundance of wealth, good health and removes all obstacles.

If you are planning to bring Ganesha home, then let these Vastu tips for Ganesha idol placement help you further, you would witness a positive transformation in lives by doing so for sure! Lord Ganesha is considered the symbol of joy, happiness, and success. Deepak Whorra, Partner, The Episode, puts forth the do’s and dont’s for placing the idol at home to attract prosperity.​

Symbolism: There’s a reason why Lord Ganesha is worshiped before undertaking any new endeavours. A symbol of joy, happiness, and success, the elephant god blesses his devotees with prosperity and fortune since time immemorial. He’s considered to be the remover of obstacles because he himself overcame lots of troubles.

 Purpose: Remember the deep meaning behind Lord Ganesh every time you see his image. He’s meant to show us the pathway to happiness, inner peace, and success in life. He’s a symbol of perseverance in the face adversity. He is like the human spirit, in the form of an idol.

Placement: Most people are not aware there are specific places to put the idol to reinforce the vibration of success and happiness. According to vastu, the best placement of idols is the Northeast corner of the house. This is also the best location to set up the pooja room (meditation spot), as it is known as the ishaan corner. The northeast corner of the house is the best place to set up the pooja room. This is the best place for your idol and offer prayers. In case northeast corner is unavailable, you can place the elephant god in such a way that the idol faces west or north zone. If the north direction is free, use it to place your Ganesha idol as it is considered auspicious and the abode of Lord Shiva, father of Lord Ganesha.

#1: The colour of the Ganpati murti has a lot of significance Ganpati murti_white colour_white ganesha White signifies peace and prosperity People seeking happiness, peace and prosperity in life should consider placing an idol of a white Ganesha at home. Sticking photos of white Ganesha would be equally helpful. Similarly, those who desire self-growth should bring home a vermilion coloured Ganesha. This is considered auspicious according to vastu.

#2: Posture of the idol is symbolic ganpati-murti-posture The sitting posture is ideal For worshipping within the walls of your home, an idol of Ganesha in sitting position, also known as the lalitasana, is considered ideal. Vastu experts say that the sitting Ganesha represents a calm and composed demeanor and encourages a peaceful environment at home. The reclining Ganesha symbolises luxury, comfort and wealth. If you desire those in life, then you should get a Ganpati in the reclining pose.

#3: Notice the direction of the trunk ganpati-murti-trunk-direction-left Make sure the trunk is tilted towards his left According to vastu, ideally, the trunk of the sitting Ganesha should be tilted towards his left. This symbolises happiness and success. So, when you’re out there looking for that pretty idol to get home, make sure that you give special attention to the trunk. An idol whose trunk is tilted towards its right is hard to please since it represents the power of the sun and one has to follow rituals religiously while worshipping it.

#4: Pay attention to the little details Ganpati murti_little details_modak Pay attention to the little details As we all know, the mouse is the vehicle of mighty lord Ganesha and modak is supposed to be his favourite sweet. Therefore, while buying the idol for your home, make sure that the tiny mouse and the modak is a part of it. The mouse is a symbol of all-pervasiveness, while the modak is an offering to the lord and his devotees and prasadam. These little details should not be missed out.

#5: Place it facing the right direction ganpati-murti-direction Vastu experts tell you the ideal direction to place Ganpati Vastu experts suggest that the west, north and northeast directions are perfect to place the Ganesha. Try to make the idol face the north direction, since this is where lord Shiva resides and it is considered very auspicious. Also, make sure that the back of the Ganpati murti or the photo is facing the main entrance/exit of the home. Steer clear of south for placing the idol, since it is not very suitable.

#6: How many idols should you have? ganpati-murti-number-of-idols No more than one As stunning as they might be, Ganesha idols are best restricted to one at home. Vastu suggests that while it is a personal choice, but it is always better to have one Ganpati murti. They say that having two or more idols upsets Ridhi Sidhi and just counteracts their energy.

#7: Where should you not place it? There are a few places at home that you should avoid completely while placing the Ganesha idol. Some of them are the bedroom, garage, laundry room, underneath staircases and of course bathrooms. Vastu experts say that the garage is considered as a vacant spot and thus inauspicious for placing an idol. Similarly, the energies under staircases and laundry rooms are not favourable to keep your Ganesha.