From incense to interiors: Vastu dos and don'ts for your guest room

Time of India

13-05-2025

According to Vastu, display cheerful family photos in the
guest room
In many homes, you may have noticed smiling
family portraits
in the living room. According to
Vastu Shastra
, placing cheerful group photos of family members in the
guest room
helps reduce domestic discord and ideological conflicts within the household.
Celebrity Astrologer
Parduman Suri
suggests that in addition to displaying family photos, maintaining other aspects of the guest room in accordance with Vastu ensures that negativity never enters your home. Avoid placing negative imagery in the living room, such as depictions of the
Taj Mahal
(a symbol of mourning),
Mahabharata battle scenes
, or
pictures of thorny plants
. These visuals can attract
negative energy
. Burning fragrant incense in the guest room also helps eliminate such energy.
Directional Tips:
The guest room should
never be built in the southwest
direction, as this area is meant for the head of the household. The
southeast
is associated with wealth and prosperity, while a guest room in the
east
promotes harmonious relationships and cooperation with visitors. However, the
northwest
is considered the most ideal direction for a guest room, as it is ruled by the wind god
Vayu Dev
, who represents movement.
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Guests will carry positive vibrations with them as they leave.
Furniture & Colour Guidelines:
Place the sofa in such a way that the guest
faces north
. If the guest room is in the
southeast (Agneya)
corner, a window should be made in the
south or southeast
direction. Ideally, the walls should be
white
. Alternatively, you can choose
light shades
such as
soft pink, pistachio green, or light yellow
to create a calming atmosphere.
After the guest departs,
open the windows
to let in fresh air. When cleaning the room or windows,
add lemon juice and salt
to the water—both are believed to absorb and dispel negative energy. You can also add this mixture to your mopping water for a holistic cleanse.
Remove These Items Immediately from the Guest Room
Stopped Wall Clocks:
A wall clock that doesn't tick symbolizes stagnation and failure in life. If the clock stops, either repair it or remove it entirely.
Broken or Damaged Items:
Discard cracked mirrors, broken furniture, or anything damaged, as these block the energy flow and create obstacles.
Furniture Under Beams:
Avoid placing chairs or sofas directly under ceiling beams.
Heavy Items:
Place them in the
south or southwest
area of the room. Keep the
north and east
areas light, clutter-free, and open.
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