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Nowadays, due to modern lifestyle and increase in flat culture in cities, people are facing shortage of space. In such a situation, in order to utilize every corner of the house, many people shift the temple or place of worship of their house to the balcony. Due to the open air and light coming in the balcony, at first glance this place seems perfect for worship.
But does Vastu Shastra also allow this? According to Vastu experts, building a temple in an open balcony is not considered completely correct. Doing this can create Vaastu defects in the house, which directly impacts the happiness, peace and financial condition of the house. Let us know what are the rules of Vaastu regarding keeping a temple in the balcony and what things are very important to keep in mind if you have to build a temple there under compulsion.
3 big reasons for not keeping a temple in an open balcony
In Vastu Shastra, the temple is considered the most sacred and energetic place of the house. Placing a temple in an open balcony poses a number of practical and spiritual difficulties in maintaining sanctity:
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1. Dust and impurities: Open balconies are in direct contact with the outside environment. Dust, soil and pollution keep coming here continuously. According to Vastu, accumulation of dust on the idols of God or at the place of worship is considered extremely inauspicious. This increases negative energy in the house.
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2. Bird’s Nest: Pigeons or other birds often come and sit in the balcony. Sometimes they also leave dirt or beet there. Fouling by birds right near or above the place of worship violates the sanctity of the temple.
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3. Weather: In an open balcony, strong wind, storm or rain water comes directly inside. In such a situation, the lamp or incense stick burning in the temple gets extinguished again and again. In Vastu, it is not considered good to extinguish the lamp during the puja or splash water on the idols.
Temple in Balcony: Do’s and Don’ts (Quick Vastu Guide)
If there is absolutely no space inside your house and you have to build a temple in the balcony, then strictly follow the rules given in the table below:
If there is a temple in the balcony, then do these 3 measures to remove the defect.
To avoid the ill effects of Vaastu Dosha, you can immediately make these simple changes in your balcony puja room:
1.Choose a temple with doors or cupboards:Solution 1.
Never keep an open shelf or open stand in the balcony. Always bring a wooden or marble temple which has doors or cupboards at the front. After worshiping, always keep the doors of the deity closed so that outside air or dirt does not directly touch the idols.
2. Keep distance from washing area:Solution 2.
Nowadays, most people keep their washing machines in the balcony of their flats and wash clothes there. Keep in mind that the dirty water from the washing machine or the dirty clothes kept there should not touch the sacred area of the temple. Make sure to make a permanent partition between the two.
3. Use of light colors and lights:Solution 3.
Always use light and sattvik colors like light yellow, white or cream on the walls around the balcony temple. Do not let there be darkness in the evening, always keep a small ghee lamp or LED bulb lit.