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You can watch the above video on YouTube where we talk about 11 such items that should never be kept in the puja ghar or mandir at home. It’s surprising how many of us unknowingly keep these things, thinking they are holy or decorative, when in fact they may be silently blocking our peace, growth, and prosperity.
In this blog post, let’s dive deeper into this topic and understand what Vedic Vastu Shastra really says about the spiritual cleanliness and energy of our puja space.
Your Puja Ghar Reflects Your Energy
The puja room or mandir is not just a corner to light a diya or place an idol. It’s a high-energy space where divine energies are invoked daily. Every item placed here contributes to either increasing that positive energy or disturbing it. That’s why Vastu Shastra gives clear guidance about what should be kept and what must be removed. For example, keeping broken idols, expired incense packets, or unused puja items may seem harmless, but they actually act like energetic blocks. These items don’t allow the divine energy to flow freely.
Many people keep things in the puja room for years without checking — old holy threads, dry flowers from previous festivals, dried-out coconut, cracked bells, or even pictures of ancestors. But Vastu clearly separates ancestral worship (which should be done elsewhere) from divine worship. Mixing these two can confuse the spiritual energies and weaken your intentions and prayers. So, step one — clean your puja room and take a closer look at what’s lying around.
These Things Attract Bad Vibes
According to Vedic Vastu, here are some examples of what should not be in your puja room:
1. Broken or chipped idols and photos – Even a small crack is enough to shift the energy. It shows disrespect to the deity and should be removed respectfully.
2. Used incense sticks and burnt-out diyas – They should be cleared immediately after use. Keeping them attracts stagnant energy.
3. Artificial flowers – Many people use them thinking they last longer, but Vastu suggests using real, fresh flowers only.
4. Photographs of deceased relatives – Puja room is for divine energy, not ancestral energy.
5. Expired holy items like Gangajal, chandan, or kumkum – These lose their spiritual value and should not be kept indefinitely.
6. Black-colored items or dark objects – These are believed to absorb energy, not radiate it.
7. Money or valuables – The puja room should not become a storage space.
8. Storage of cleaning items like brooms or dusters – Avoid keeping such things in the mandir area at all costs.
9. Multiple idols of the same deity – It is said that one form is enough to connect with divine power. Too many create spiritual confusion.
10. Stale or leftover offerings – Prasad that’s gone bad or sweets that are drying out should be removed immediately.
11. Damaged puja utensils or bells – These must be replaced, not repaired.
Each of these items not only reduces positivity but may also attract financial, mental, and health-related blockages over time.
Keep It Simple and Sacred
Vastu Shastra teaches us that the puja room should be a place of purity, clarity, and peace. If your mind feels restless even while sitting in front of the deity, chances are that the environment around you is not right. Clean energy comes from clean surroundings. So, keep only what is needed — a few well-maintained idols or pictures, fresh flowers, ghee diya, clean utensils, and a calm heart.
Also, always sit in front of the deity with focus, not in a rush. Light a diya with love, offer water or flowers with faith, and spend even two minutes in silent connection. That’s enough to invite divine blessings into your home.
So next time you enter your puja room, do a quick scan. Is there something lying there unnecessarily? Something broken, dusty, or expired? Don’t wait — remove it with respect. Your puja room is your energetic center. Keep it sacred, and the rest of your home will feel lighter, brighter, and more balanced.