Do you know that main door designs can simply influence the inside activities of your house? Well, Vastu Shastra plays an important role in shaping the major events of your life which includes the design of the main door of your house. Even in today’s time, many architects consult a vastu expert in order to make buildings vastu positive. Vastu is not only about the directions of rooms, kitchen and bathroom, it is also about the shape, height, weight and designs of other things in the house. Similarly, it is important to make the main door of a house Vastu positive. Although vastu for the main door can be checked by analysing various factors such as height and width of the door, colour of door, position of the door, here comes one of the main factors, Design of the Main Door. Let’s discuss the auspicious and inauspicious designs for the main door according to Vastu.
Auspicious Designs for the Main Door
- Lion Face - The most auspicious design for the Main Door of a house is a Lion Face. As the design represents power and strength, it provides more energy, courage and protection to the family members. The design creates a secure and balanced environment in the family. These designs will work best when used for factories, offices, and shops.
- Mangal Kalash - A Mangal Kalash represents auspicious beginnings and good luck. Similarly, making a design of a mangal kalash on the main door of a house can bring good fortune, financial growth and prosperity. Also, making a mangal kalash on the main door can give your house an aesthetic look.
- Coconut Motif - The design of coconut motif is another auspicious design for the main door of a house. The design represents purity and removal of obstacles in life. By making the design of coconut motif on a main door of a house can increase spiritual growth and bring positivity in the house by aligning the energies of all planets in the universe.
- Creeper Design - In order to give an elegant touch to your main door, you can make any creeper design on the main door of your house. The design symbolizes growth, love and affection. The creeper design makes stronger relationships and brings success in the life of family members. Also, the design saves people from evil eyes and negative energies.
Patra (Leaf Design) - Another design which is considered auspicious for the house, office and shops is Patra (Leaf Design). The patra represents nature, purity and happiness. The patra design brings a healthy lifestyle, wealth and success to the family or company.
Inauspicious Designs for the Main Door
Below mentioned are some of the designs which are considered to be inauspicious for the houses, offices and shops.
- Demonic Designs - Any kind of design which shows demonic faces, hands or colours are considered to be inauspicious for the people living in the house. These designs may attract negativity into the houses.
Sword or Knife - Never ever make designs of sharp objects like sword or knife on the main doors as it may bring conflicts, disagreements and aggression in the family members.
Vastu Tips for Main Door
We discussed the auspicious and inauspicious designs for the main door of a house, now let’s discuss some of the points that we need to keep in mind while making a main door of a house.
- Do not make a main door entrance of a house in front of an intersecting road or junction of four roads (Chauraha), it may cause the death of the head of a family.
- Never make a main door opening outside, always ensure that a main door of your house opens inside.
- Always make a main door a few feet away from the corner to avoid disbalance in the family.
- Ensure that there should not be a well, mud water, or big tree (Peepal or Banayan) in front of your main door entrance.
- Avoid placing a mirror directly opposite the main door as it reflects energy out of the house.
Conclusion
In the tradition of Vastu Shastra, the main door's design is essential for attracting prosperity and good energy into the house. The most auspicious main door is one that is aesthetically beautiful and well-positioned, preferably in the east or north. It is said that designs including metal or wood components and protective symbols like om or swastikas can increase good fortune. Its beneficial effects are increased when the door is kept clean, clear of obstructions, and opens inward, which promotes prosperity and harmony in the home.
