6 types of paintings to have at the entrance of your home, as per Vastu

Vastu is one of the oldest Indian ideas that shares knowledge and information about the arrangement and placement of different things inside the home. Vastu dictates how things in a house can affect our health and luck and certain paintings are advised by Vastu experts that should be placed inside the home or near the entrance.
Here we list some of them along with the direction in which they should be placed and how they can help promote positivity in the house.

Goddess Saraswati is known as the embodiment of wisdom and welcoming her to your home by placing her image or painting at the entrance will be a smart move. Her painting should be kept in the East direction of the house and one should make sure that no dust accumulates on the painting. This painting will guide the children and adults of the household towards knowledge and wisdom and will spread a sense of peace into the home. With Maa Saraswati’s painting, the house will be filled with a subtle yet powerful energy.

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The Garuda painting is said to provide your home with a sort of divine protection. It is hung in the South direction of the home or the entrance and one should make sure that there are no stains or blots on the canvas or the painting. The Garuda is said to be a symbol of strength and security and having a painting of Garuda can place your home under his protective sight. It is believed that Garuda's watchful gaze and majestic presence serve as a reminder that your home is protected against negative forces.

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A ‘Tree of Life’ painting is ideally placed in the East or North-East direction of the house. This painting is a symbol of balance and prosperity and brings a touch of nature to your indoors. The branches of the ‘Tree of Life’ tell the tales of growth, while the roots go deep into family well-being. Showing a sense of harmony, this painting is more than just a home decor but rather shows the interconnectedness of life.

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Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and the giver of prosperity. It is thus advised to place a Ganesha idol in the North or East direction of the home or the entrance. The painting of Lord Ganesha is not just a decorative item but according to Vastu it also helps in receiving the divine blessings of Ganesh ji. It is also said that Ganesh ji’s eyes over your home can fill the atmosphere will abundance and peace. Having a painting or idol of Lord Ganesha at the entrance will make sure that no negative presence can enter your home and disrupt your peace.

While many think of Mandala as a new form of art, these geometric lines and aesthetic designs go back a long way. Mandala paintings can help invite a sense of positivity and creativity into your home. Placing it in the northeast direction is believed to boost creativity and bring a sense of peace and balance to your home. As the mandala's design unfolds, the center of the painting, which is usually a dot, becomes the point of positive energy.

A ‘Lotus’ painting at the entrance of the household should be always kept in the northeast direction. The lotus is a symbol of purity and grace, and this painting will help promote harmony, wealth, and positive energy in your home. As the soft petals of the lotus open up on the canvas, a calm feeling will spread through the air and atmosphere of your home. The Lotus painting is sure to fill the vibes of your space with a calm, soothing ambiance.