Idols of which Gods and Goddesses should not be kept together? Essential rules for your home temple

For any Hindu family, their home temple is not just a sacred corner of daily devotion, it is also a power house and full of positive vibration, heart of the house. However, did you even think or notice that placement of deities can play a big role in the energy. The combination of idols, and their placements, even the direction of the temple can influence the flow of positivity and prosperity in your home. As per Vastu Shastra, some Gods and Goddesses should not be kept together in the home temple. It is because their energies may conflict. On this note, let’s have a look and try to find the reason behind why certain gods and goddesses should not be placed together in the temple. Shani Dev and Hanuman Ji

While Lord Hanuman is considered as the ultimate protector, Shani’s influence on a person has karmic effects. Traditionally, devotees worship Hanuman to reduce the negative effects of Shani during the Shani Mahadasha, Dhaiya or Sade Sati phase. Because their energies are opposite, while one balancing the other is shadow-testing. Shani Dev, if kept at all in the home temple, should be placed separately.Fierce form of gods/goddess

You should also avoid keeping the idols or pictures of lords in their fierce forms. Placing such idols are believed to create clashing vibrations—calm prosperity vs. intense destruction of obstacles. Two Shivlingas

It is not suggested to keep two Shivlings in the same home temple unless they represent specific forms like Ardhnarishwar or family Shivlings. It is said that two separate Shivlings can create an energetic imbalance.Multiple idols or images of same godIt is also said that you should not place multiple idols or images of the same god in one temple. Rules for home temples (as per Vastu)DirectionNortheast (Ishan Kon) is considered auspicious.Second-best: East or North walls.Height and size of the idols

Ideally, idols should not be more than 4–9 inches.Avoid placing big idols at home.Broken idols should not be kept.Idol placementAll idols should face east or west.Devotees should face east while worshipping.Keep idols at least 1 inch away from the wall so air can circulate.Avoid ClutterNever overcrowd the altarLighting

Always keep a diya or lamp in front of the idols. The flame purifies the space and strengthens positive energy.Maintain cleanliness It is suggested to keep your temple area clean. Wipe idols regularly, avoid dust accumulation, and put new flowers regularly.With all these little but thoughtful changes, you can keep your home temple happy and positive!