Pooja Room Power Up: Practical tips for a perfect Pooja room

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A pooja room is a sacred space in your home where you can perform rituals, prayers, and meditation. It is a place where you can connect with the divine and seek blessings for yourself and your family. A pooja room should be designed with care and attention, keeping in mind the aesthetic, functional, and spiritual aspects. Most of the tips available are about the Vastu aspects of Pooja room. Here are some practical tips on how to design a perfect pooja room for your home once the location, size and layout are decided.

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Decide the Type of Pooja Room

You can either have a sitting or a standing pooja room, depending on your comfort and convenience. A sitting pooja room is more suitable for those who like to spend more time in meditation and chanting, while a standing pooja room is more practical for those who have limited space or mobility. If you opt for a sitting pooja room, make sure that you have a comfortable cushion or mat to sit on, and that the height of the idols or pictures is at your eye level. If you opt for a standing pooja room, make sure that the height of the idols or pictures is slightly above your eye level, and that you have enough space to move around and offer prayers.

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Choose the right material for the counter.

The material and color of your pooja room should reflect your taste and personality, as well as the theme and mood of your pooja. You can choose from a variety of materials, such as marble, granite or quartz for your pooja room. Marble, granite, and quartz are sturdy and smooth materials that give a luxurious and classy touch to your pooja room. However, each material has its limitations and depending on the usage and upkeep, they can be planned.

Install the Right Lighting and Electrical Fittings

The lighting and electrical fittings of your pooja room should be adequate and appropriate, and enhance the beauty and functionality of your pooja room. You can install different types of lighting, such as ceiling lights, wall lights, spotlights, or lamps, for your pooja room. Ceiling lights provide general illumination and create a bright and spacious atmosphere. Wall lights provide accent lighting and create a cozy and intimate mood. Spotlights provide focused lighting and highlight the idols or pictures. Lamps provide ambient lighting and create a warm and festive glow.

You should also install plug points in your pooja room, so that you can use electrical appliances, such as fans, heaters, speakers, or cameras, for your pooja. Plug points should be placed at a convenient and safe distance from the idols or pictures. You should also use good quality wires and switches, and avoid overloading or short-circuiting the electrical system.

Wall cladding on the sides

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Planning tiles , granite , marble or quartz cladding on the sides of the pooja room helps in easy maintenance of the space as well enhancing the look of the same. Ideally 4’ – 5’ from the floor is  a good height to maintain the said cladding.

Depth of the counter

This matters a lot as certain homes want to have the counters in steps to accommodate pictures as well as idols. Planning these steps depends on the availability of the space in the pooja room.  Tiered effect can be achieved by gradually increasing the depth of each step.

Overall, Pooja room, when the practical aspects are planned well, becomes the most calm and meditative space without having to worry about the mundane points.