Material to be used:
Astrological Aspects of Placing Wooden Temple at Home 1Astrological Aspects of Placing Wooden Temple at Home 2
The Temples are considered ideal when made in wood. According to https://gopalaexports.com/kerosene-stoves/ temple made of wood is propitious and considered to be more religious. Sheesham Wood (Rosewood),
apart from other wood types, is considered auspicious for Home Temple. However, the temple can be made in any wood type. Of all woods, three wood types are commonly referred to for Temple making:
Sheesham Wood, Teak Wood (Sagwan or Sagaun), and Mango Wood. Marble Temples are also considered appropriate. Also, the Home Temple should not be placed directly on the floor. It should have some foundation or support above the ground.
Directions:
A Temple placed at home or anyplace else is incomplete without correct Vastu Compliant directions.
As per Vastu Shastra, in order to bring good luck at home, we should place Mandir at the north-eastern or eastern corner of the home. It is also known that the north-eastern side of a house is filled with positive energy.
It is important that deities face in the west and worshiper face in the east.
The Diya should be placed/lit in a southeast direction.
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