The Hidden Mistakes That Block Prosperity and the Ancient Remedies That Restore Divine Energy

A home temple is not just a wooden cabinet or a shelf with idols.
It is the energetic heart of the house, the place where divine frequencies enter, settle and shape the destiny of the family.

Yet most people unknowingly keep certain murtis, objects or practices in their mandir that block fortune, disturb harmony and reduce the benefits of puja.

This blog reveals the exact do’s and don’ts of a sacred home temple, based on ancient principles and the essence of the provided discourse.

Why Many People Do Pooja but Do Not Get Results

A woman once asked the Guru:
“We do so much puja, but instead of benefits, we get losses. Why?”

The answer was simple yet profound:
Small mistakes in the temple nullify the fruits of big devotion.

These mistakes may look ordinary, but they silently create:

• Financial blockage

• Conflict and restlessness

• Delay in success

• Health issues

• Lack of peace

• Divine disconnection

This guide will help you cleanse your temple of these hidden mistakes and invite divine grace back into your home.

 Part 1: The MOST Inauspicious Things You Must NEVER Keep in Your Home Temple

These items instantly reduce the sanctity of the mandir and must be removed immediately.

1. Keeping Multiple Ganesh Murtis (3, 5 or odd numbers)

Many people keep several Ganesh idols thinking it is auspicious. It is not.

Correct Rule:

• Only one or two(If different forms) Ganesh murtis are allowed. 

• Never keep three or more.

Multiple Ganesh idols confuse the energetic flow and block Siddhi and Buddhi blessings.

2. Broken Rice or Old Rice Kept in Puja

Rice symbolizes purity and prosperity.
Broken, stale or old rice invites negative energy.

Rule:
Replace rice regularly. Never keep broken rice in the mandir.

3. Photos of Dead Ancestors

This is one of the biggest mistakes people make.

Pitra photos must not be placed in the temple, because:

• Ancestors and Devatas have different frequencies

• Mixing both causes energetic imbalance

• It disturbs peace and may cause losses

Correct Placement:
Keep ancestor photos in the South zone, never in mandir.

4. Murtis of Saints, Gurus and Sadhus

Gurus are respected, but their murtis should not be placed in the dev-sthan.

You may hang their photos on walls, but separate from temple space.

5. Fierce Deities Inside Home Temple

Avoid placing the following in home mandir if you cannot perform regular puja & rituals

• Bhairav Ji

• Mahakali

• Shanidev

These energies are powerful but require regular worships.

6. Standing Murti of Maa Lakshmi

A standing Lakshmi idol brings instability.
Only seated Lakshmi murti is auspicious.

7. Too Many Idols Together

A cluttered temple weakens the effect of puja.

Rule:
Keep minimal idols.
One form of each deity is enough.

8. Broken, Faded or Damaged Idols and Photos

Broken idols invite misfortune.
Remove immediately and immerse respectfully.

 Part 2: The MOST Auspicious Things You Must Keep in Your Temple

These items bring peace, prosperity and divine blessings.

1. Swastik

The symbol of auspiciousness, success and protection.

Draw it with roli or kumkum on Kalash or temple wall.

2. Kalash (Purnakalash)

Symbol of:

• Wealth

• Health

• Lakshmi

• Life-force energy

Keep it in the mandir for stability and abundance.

3. Shankh (Conch)

One of the 14 gems of Samudra Manthan.

Benefits:

• Clears negativity

• Enhances prosperity

• Increases divine vibrations

Blow the shankh with mantra during puja.

4. Ghanti (Bell)

The sound of a bell purifies the surroundings.
It drives away negativity and awakens divine energy.

5. Gomati Chakra and Holy Water

Keep them for:

• Protection

• Financial growth

• Purification

Change the water regularly.

🔱 Part 3: Correct Placement of Shivling in Home Temple

Shivling should be placed only in:

• North
  or

• East

Never in South or Southwest.

Keep it in a calm, clean place with minimal movement around it.

🌄 Part 4: Mandatory Rules You MUST Follow in Your Temple

1. Sitting Direction During Puja

Sit facing East for maximum benefit.
West is acceptable but not ideal.

2. Temple Should Not Be Near Stairs

Stairs create downward movement and disturb divine energy.

3. Height of God’s Seat

The deity’s seat must be at least 10–11 inches higher than your seating level.

Never place murtis directly on the floor.

4. Fresh Flowers Only

Never use wilted or dried flowers.
Once flowers fade, immerse or compost them immediately.

5. Temple Should Not Be in Bedroom

If unavoidable, always cover the temple with a curtain at night.

6. Never Wear Black Clothes During Puja

Black absorbs and blocks sattvic vibrations.
Use light, pure colors.

🪔 Part 5: Correct Rules for Lighting a Diya

Lighting a diya without rules cancels its divine impact.

✔️ Right Way to Light a Diya

• Place diya in front of the deity

• Always light it during morning and evening

• Use cotton wick for ghee

• Use red moli wick for oil diya

• Do not light a broken diya

• Do not light two diyas together in the same holder

• Do not mix oil and ghee diya together

• Keep ghee diya on left and oil diya on right

✔️ Direction of Diya

• Never keep diya facing West

• Keep wick facing East or North for best results

These rules ensure your puja brings positive results.

⚠️ Part 6: Behaviors to Avoid Near Home Temple

Some people unknowingly commit serious mistakes:

• Arguing or fighting in front of temple

• Sitting intimately near temple

• Using temple space for daily casual activities

Temple is a space of purity.
Any disrespectful action weakens divine energy and brings obstacles.

✨ Final Shilaavinyaas Essence

A clean mandir is a doorway to divine blessings.

A cluttered or wrongly arranged mandir becomes a barrier to prosperity.
Just by correcting your temple, your destiny can take a new direction.**

May your home be filled with purity, peace and the presence of Devtas.