Lord Shiva’s favorite month, Shravan, has started. This month is considered to be the most auspicious and fruitful time for worshiping Lord Shiva. In Hinduism, this month has special significance for Shiva devotees. During this time, Bholenath is quickly pleased with acts like Shivling Abhishek, Rudrashtadhyayi recitation, fasting, and offering water. In the same sequence, if Lord Shiva’s picture is placed in the house according to faith and Vastu Shastra in this holy month, then it is considered to be especially wish-fulfilling and increases positive energy in the house.
Importance of the Shiva picture according to mythological beliefs
According to the Puranas, Lord Shiva is known as a compassionate and easily appeased deity despite being the destroyer among the Tridevas. He is simple, kind by nature, and blesses the devotees immediately on their call. Putting his picture in the house is considered like inviting his grace. Especially the picture put in the month of Sawan increases spiritual energy in the environment, and the members of the house get mental peace and positivity. Let us know the 7 main Vastu rules for putting the picture of Lord Shiva.
7 important rules for putting the picture of Shiva according to Vastu
Following these rules while installing the picture of Shiva in your house is very auspicious:
Choosing the right direction
Directions have special importance in Vastu. The North-East Corner is considered the most auspicious direction for the gods and goddesses. This is the reason why the maximum positive energy enters from this direction. In such a situation, according to Vastu Shastra, it is considered very auspicious to put the picture of Lord Shiva in the North or North-East direction of the house.
Choose a picture with a calm and gentle posture
Lord Bholenath is always absorbed in yoga and meditation, so for mental peace and balance, it is auspicious to put a picture of Lord Shiva in a meditative posture, sitting posture, Shiva-Parvati family, or Shivaji seated on Mount Kailash in the house. Such pictures create a peaceful and positive atmosphere in the house.
Do not put a picture of Raudra or Tandava form
According to Vastu Shastra, some pictures of Bholenath should not be put in the house. Pictures of Lord Shiva in Tandava, Raudra, or Aghor form should not be placed in the house. These pictures can bring unrest or negativity in the house, as they symbolize destructive energy.
Do not place it near the main door
Any idol or picture of Lord Shiva should never be placed on the main door of the house. Instead, it is considered more auspicious to place an idol or picture of Lord Ganesha at this place. Placing a picture of Lord Shiva at this place in the house reduces the effect of energy and is not considered Vastu Samman.
It is best to place it in the place of worship
For Shiva worship, worship and religious rituals, it is considered very auspicious to place a picture of Lord Shiva in the temple or place of worship built at home. This place concentrates its divine energy.
The size of the picture should be big and clear
Whenever you put a picture of Lord Shiva in the house, its size should be big and clear. A small or blurred picture should never be put in the house. A clear picture helps in the better flow of God’s energy.
Do not put it in front of the bedroom, kitchen, or bathroom
In Vastu, it is forbidden to put a picture of Lord Bholenath in some parts of the house. The picture of Lord Shiva should never be put in or in front of the kitchen, bedroom, or bathroom. Doing so spreads negativity in the house and is considered inauspicious. These places are not considered appropriate for purity and flow of energy.