12 Puja Room Design Ideas To Bring Tranquility & Good Vibes To Your Home

Location: Place the mandir in the northeast direction, as it is considered the most auspicious. According to Vastu Shastra, avoid building your mandir space under the stairwell, next to the washroom, bedroom, or storage area. 

Ceiling Height: If you're building your home, it is considered best if the ceiling of the mandir area is lower than the ceiling of the rest of the house. 

Placement: Your diety, or symbol of worship, should face east or west. This is believed to facilitate the maximum flow of positive, sacred energy.

White is considered a sign of purity, perfection, and the divine so it only makes sense we use the colour for our pooja rooms. You can opt for off-white instead of pure white if you prefer warm tones, while it is also easier to maintain in comparison. The idea is to create a white sanctuary with a white backdrop made from laminated plywood or MDF for the glistening effect when lights reflect on it. You can add a pop of colour with the statues or pictures of deities, or buy clay or marble ones in neutral shades if you enjoy the sophistication of monotony. 

Wood is extensively used in pooja rooms, be it for creating partitions, consoles to place statues, or pooja accessories on top of. You can also add floating wooden shelves for the same if you want the look to be more organised and put together while also covering more area on the back without looking clustered. Take inspiration from the image and play with lighting to add depth, you can also opt for brass tones for your pooja essentials like thali, dhoop stand, idols and diyas to pack on the earthiness.

Wood lends a look of sophistication and elegance when used for home decor. It has always been a classic and shall remain to be for all right reasons. It's durable, easy to install, and looks fabulous. You can use wood for any design element present in the pooja room. Make a note and use a textured wooden panel to create a beautiful backdrop for your mandir while you use a different colour (or texture) of wood for the console and cabinets to create contrast.

Pro Tip: You can check out different wood wall designs here.

Hanging diyas are a great addition to your puja room if you want to add a traditional touch to your mandir. Not only does it look whimsical, but it also adds a vibe of tranquility once the diyas are lit and the whole scene comes to life. You can also add a hanging bell if you want to go a step further, while it may feel a little extra, it is a great element for creating an auspicious aura.

If the showcase in your living room has extra space and could use a facelift to help with functionality, then keep reading. All you need to do is pep it up with a decorative backdrop or double doors which also gives you the choice of shutting the doors during the evenings when the puja area is not in use. You can also take notes and use acrylic sheets with cutouts of Om and Shanti symbols while keeping the rest of the details simple. Also, refrain from setting up your mandir space in the bedroom (or walk-in closet) as they are a big Vastu no-no.

The entrance of your pooja room should be distinguishable from the doors of other rooms in the house. Use doors with wooden carvings or enamelled motifs to keep the look traditional or opt for glass doors to modernise the look of your puja room.

Glass looks extremely modern and sophisticated when used in pooja rooms and to be honest, makes any space look expensive when used for home decor. The idea is to create a glass room with wooden or metallic borders for a super clean and sleek look. Not only will it look attractive and welcoming, but also give you the luxury of viewing the deities from the outside.

Most temples are done up in white marble for a reason, white marble creates a peaceful aura and is long-lasting. Also, if you wish to keep things tidy, installing a marble mandir is a great solution as it is compact yet spacious to hold all essentials.

A wooden partition is a great addition to your home when you want to create a nook for your pooja room that doesn't feel completely separated from the common space. This is great for rooms that are huge and if you want to clearly demarcate the spaces. 

If you're renovating or rebuilding your home, read these expert tips on adding a pooja room to your home.