Having the right Main Entrance Door of the house is important factor Vaastu says. This posses the capability of change your life life by bringing in Good-Luck, prosperity and better relationship.
According to Vaastu, these are some important things to avoid at the main entrance / gate:
- Keep the Entrance gate heavier and bigger than other doors in the house.
- Strict NO to any Obstructions in front of the entrance gate
- Never keep underground water tank or septic tank under the main entrance Gate or Door.
- Don’t keep the main entrance gate higher than compound wall. Please read: Compound Wall Vaastu Tips.
- Keep the entrance area Clean, Neat and Clutter free.
- Avoid Irregular shape gate.
- Colors for main entrance must be according to the Vaastu principles of that particular direction.
- Use neutral colors (cream, off white) for the main entrance irrespective of directions.
- Avoid Red color for Main entrance gate.
Dark colors: Never use black or other dark colors for exterior of house as per Vaastu.
Negative symbols: Avoid using paintings or symbols which defines ferocity, grief near the main entrance door.
Overhead water tank: It is not recommended of placing an overhead water tank above the main entrance.
Mirrors: Do not place a mirror opposite to the main entrance as it bounces back the energy entering the house.
Dustbin, broken furniture: Avoid keeping a dustbin, broken furniture near the entrance.
Vaastu recommends the main entrance door of the house should be in these directions which are Ideal:
- Northeast: This is the most auspicious direction as it’s exposures to the morning sun
- North: The second-best direction, related with high energy levels which brings in affluence to the inhabitants
- East: Ideal for political people and those seeking power and luck. For better Vastu, place your entrance at 4 PADA starting from Northeast.
- Northwest: This direction brings in plenty of evening Sun-Rays and wealth. The entrance is on the West side, of Northwest direction will attracts Vaastu benefits
Which direction should Avoid For Main Entrance Door?
- South: This direction is considered inauspicious for house entrances. If obvious, prefer a Southeast – South entrance to lessen negative effects
Here is a quick breakup of the directions and their Attributes for the entrance of the house according to Vaastu-Shastra:
Main Entrance Door | Positive Directions |
Kubera – the God of Wealth-Fortune | North |
Lord Yams –Lord of Death & Justice | South |
Indra – Lord of Heaven, God of Weather and Rain | East |
Varuna – God of Rain & Ocean | West |
Ishana – God of Birth, Death | Northeast |
Agni – God of Fire | Southeast |
Vayu – God of Air | Northwest |
Nairutya – God of Death, Sorrow and Decay | Southwest |