Do you keep a silver elephant at home? See what rules should be followed while keeping..!

In Vastu Shastra, many ways have been suggested to remove the defects of the house and bring happiness, peace and prosperity. In the scriptures, elephant has been described as the element of religion and patience and its direct relation is said to be with Goddess Lakshmi. Even in Vaastu Shastra, the benefits of keeping an elephant in the house are considered a symbol of good fortune and religion.

You must have seen the posters of Goddess Lakshmi in which there is a pair of elephants with their trunks raised on either side of Lakshmi. Actually, Lakshmi sitting on an elephant is called Dharma Lakshmi and it is believed that wherever such Lakshmi resides, both religion and wealth reside there.

Secondly, the auspicious symbol Ganesha is directly related to the elephant and if the auspicious and Lakshmi come together then the house will be lucky. Generally speaking, the elephant is a very intelligent creature, its long life, big ears and patience make the elephant majestic. Elephants are living proof of strength, longevity, loyalty, intelligence and patience.

In Vastu Shastra, silver and brass elephants are considered lucky for the house. According to Vastu, keeping the idol of a silver elephant in the north direction of the house increases happiness, peace and prosperity in the house. It is believed that this brings blessings of both Lord Ganesha and Mother Lakshmi.

It is said that keeping a pair of elephants in the north direction of the house brings positive energy and financial benefits. If Rahu is in the fifth or twelfth house in the horoscope, then it is said in astrology that keeping an elephant idol in the house brings peace to Rahu.

Keeping a pair of silver elephants in the house opens new sources of wealth and creates possibilities for progress in career and business. It is believed that by keeping an elephant statue in the children's study room, the children will concentrate on their studies and this will become the reason for their success.

Vastu says that if a statue of a pair of elephants is placed in front of the main door, then wealth comes to the house. It is believed that if elephant idols are kept in pairs in the bedroom, then the relationship between husband and wife becomes sweet and the power of the elephant strengthens the relationship between husband and wife.

It is auspicious to keep a silver or brass elephant in the house, but while keeping the elephant idol, some special things mentioned in Vastu Shastra should be kept in mind.

• The elephant idol should not be kept in the south or west direction.
• If you are keeping an elephant statue in your home or shop for financial gain, then keep the statue with its trunk raised high.
• If you are keeping an elephant idol for happiness and peace in the family, then the elephant's trunk should be kept downwards.
• If a silver elephant is not available then a brass elephant statue can be kept.
• If you cannot keep a silver or brass idol of an elephant, you can keep a stone idol, but not a plastic or plaster of Paris idol.
• When keeping a pair of silver elephants, their faces should be towards each other and not in the opposite direction.