According to Vastu Shastra, the main door of a house is not only the entry point for the family but also for energy. “The main door is a transition zone, through which we enter the house, from the outer world. It is a place from where happiness and good luck enters the home,” says Mumbai-based Vastu consultant, Nitien Parmar. The main entrance has been accorded prime importance, as it lets in or keeps out the cosmic energy flow that promotes health, wealth and harmony.
By considering the favourable Vastu directions for the house, one can ensure that positive energies enter in the house, creating a balanced and harmonious environment.
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Entrance Door Vastu: Quick facts
Best direction for main door
Northeast
Direction to avoid
Southeast, southwest
Colours
Light colours or earthy shades
Material
Wood
Number of doors in the house as per Vastu
Even number (2, 4 or 6)
Nameplate direction
Left side of main door
Doorbell direction
At a height of 5 ft or above
Decoration as per Vastu
Auspicious symbols, toran, lighting, statues, plants
What should be placed in front of main door?
Nameplate: A wooden nameplate or metal nameplate (northwest entrance)
Auspicious symbols: Om, swastika, cross, Shanka and Padmanidhi (Kubera), Lakshmi feet stickers, Lakshmi seated on a lotus, cow with calf, birds, etc.
Statues: Idols of Ganesha and Lakshmi or image of Kuldevta (family deity)
Urli: An urli or a glass pot filled with water and flower petals
Lighting: Yellow light, which resemble the sunlight, to attract good energies
Horseshoe: Black horseshoe to keep evil things away and repel negative energy
Threshold: Marble or wood threshold to absorbs negative vibes
Toran: Mango leaves, marigold flowers, Ashoka leaves, seashells, 108 Panchmukhi Rudraksha beads, tiny bells, etc.
Doormats: Doormats keep away the dirt and negative energies
Plants: Auspicious plants such as money plant or Tulsi plant.
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How to check Vastu for home entrance?
A Vastu-complaint house entrance ensures the flow of positive energies and prosperity in the house. Ideally, a north, east or northeast house entrance is considered auspicious. To check Vastu for home entrance, stand at the entrance door of your house, facing outside. Take a compass to find the direction you are facing. This is the direction of the house. The result will be displayed after the 0°/360° mark on the compass and the north of the needle are aligned.
Which direction facing house is good for all Rashi?
Rashi (Zodiac Sign)
Direction as per Vastu
Taurus (Vrishabh)
South
Gemini (Mithun)
West
Cancer (Kark)
South
Virgo (Kanya)
North or East
Libra (Tula)
West
Scorpio (Vrischik)
South
Sagittarius (Dhanu)
South
Aquarius (Makar)
Southeast
Capricorn (Kumbh)
South
Pisces (Meen)
South
Leo (Simha)
South
Aries (Mesha)
South
Main door colours as per Vastu
Direction
Ruling planet
Main Gate Colour
North
Mercury
Green
East
Sun
Wooden colours, yellow or gold, light blue
South
Mars
Coral red, pink or orange shades
West
Saturn
Blue
Northeast
Jupiter
Yellow or cream
Southeast
Venus
Silver white, orange, pink
Southwest
Rahu
Yellow or smoky colours, grey or brown
Northwest
Moon
White
Main door Vastu direction
The main door should always be in the north, north-east, east, or west, as these directions are considered auspicious. Avoid having the main door in the south, south-west, north-west (north side), or south-east (east side) directions. Main entrance doors must always open in clockwise direction.
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As per the Paramashayika Mandala system, there are 32 different deities or energy fields in the outer perimeter of the Vastu Purusha Mandala. A main door on an energy field generates positive or negative effects based on the characteristics of that deity.
Ideal direction for different rooms of the house
Room
Vastu Direction
Living room
Northeast for an east-facing or north-facing house
Entrance
Northwest side of a west-facing house
southeast direction of a south-facing house
Kitchen and
Southeast for kitchen
Dining
West corner
Children’s Bedroom
West, north, south or east
Bathroom
North or northwest
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Main door positions as per Vastu
Refer to the image above, for the best direction to place your main door. 1 stands for the best position and the others are marked consecutively in the figure.
North-east: North-east is the most auspicious for placing your main door. This direction derives immense energy owing to its exposure to the sun in the morning. It adds vitality and energy into the house and its inhabitants.
North: It is believed that this placement can bring wealth and fortune to the family and hence, it is the second-best direction to place your main door of house or entrance.
East: Not a very ideal location for main door of house but the east direction is said to enhance your power. It also adds to the festivity.
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South-east: Never settle for south west entrance. Choose this direction if there is no other option.
North-west: If there is no other option and you must have the entrance in the north direction, ensure that it is the north west entrance direction. As per Vastu, the benefits of the evening sun and prosperity can be welcomed this way.
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Main door Vastu: Directions to avoid
Southwest: One should avoid positioning the main door in the southwest direction as it is considered the direction of evil. This direction is associated with wealth but placing the main door is not recommended as it can represent misfortune. The ideal direction should be in the opposite direction, which is the northeast.
Southeast: This direction is considered inauspicious as it associated with one’s wellbeing and may lead to illness and anger. Having a main door in this direction can also result in family disputes.
Is south-facing house entrance good?
Most people prefer to go for east facing homes as they are considered auspicious. As per Vastu guidelines, one should avoid south facing homes as they are not considered auspicious owing to the belief that the south direction is ruled by Yama, the lord of death.
However, some experts believe that one direction may not be termed as good or bad. Moreover, if a house has been designed as per the Vastu principles, it can ensure positive energies and invite good luck, happiness and prosperity for the residents.
To remove the Vastu doshas, one should opt for certain Vastu remedies.
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Is south east facing house good or bad?
As per the guidelines of Vastu for home entrance, it is better to avoid a south east facing main door. A southeast house entrance is a Vastu defect for which there are simple remedies.
The presence of Vastu defect in the southeast house entrance area can lead to health issues for the women in the household. Also, it can cause conflicts or misunderstandings in relationships and makes people short-tempered.
Vastu tips for home entrance: Dos and don’ts
Entrance door colour
Never use black colour as it can give rise to negative emotions. Go for Choose soft yellows, wooden hues, or earthy shades to achieve this effect. Choose White for bedroom doors as it brings calmness and happiness in life.
Avoid corner placement
According to house entrance Vastu, one should never place the entry door in the corner of the room. Even from a design point of view, such a placement can be inconvenient. It is ideal to keep the corner free from any obstructions to boost positivity.
Things to avoid near house entrance as per Vastu
Shoe racks, old furniture, dustbins, broken chairs or stools.
Mirror in front of the main door
Red colored lighting
Wall opposite the main door
Sunlight and adequate lighting
The main door of the house should receive adequate sunlight. If it is not possible, you can use yellow lights in the area which is representation of the positive energies of the sunlight.
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Positioning of the main door
Always have the main door or house entrance gate on the same side. The main door should open at 90 degrees, without any obstacles in the way. A two-shutter main door opening from the inside and clockwise is recommended in Vastu.
You must not place the main door in the corner of the house. The corners of the house must be left empty, for the wellness of the inhabitants. Make sure there is no abandoned structure or a dilapidated building facing the main entrance door. The house entrance door must never directly be aligned facing a neighbour’s house entrance door.
Main door size as per Vastu
As per house entrance Vastu, the main door size as per Vastu should to be the biggest in the house. This is significant in Vastu Shastra as it will bring good luck, fortune and health for the family. It is better if it comes in two parts rather than one big unit. Ensure that the doorway is well-spaced and away from corners. Note that the height of this door should be greater than other doors in your home. Another essential point to note when designing a house is that the exit door must be smaller in size compared to the main door.
Nameplate and Vastu
Always put up a nameplate. A metal nameplate is recommended, if the door is in the north or west direction. Use a wooden nameplate, if the door is in the south or east direction. Place it on the left side of the main door.
Know more about West entrance Vastu in our article on west facing homes.
Doorbell for the main door
Place the doorbell at a height of five ft or above. Doorbells with jarring, brassy or high sounds should be avoided. Opt for a doorbell with a soothing and soft sound, to enhance the positive energy of the home.
Quality of material to be used in the main door
As per Main door vastu principles for constructing houses like flats, it is necessary that you choose the right material. Use only superior quality wood. One can choose varieties, like teak wood or honne wood. Avoid using wood from coconut or peepal trees. You can go for quality steel if you wish to include a shutter for the entrance.
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Mind your steps
If you have steps at your entrance, an odd number of steps is believed to bring good fortune. Make sure the steps or stairs leading to the house entrance is higher than the approach way or pathway.
House entrance Vastu: Number of doors and their significance
Two doors
Auspicious
Three doors
Leads to enmity
Four doors
Helps extend life
Five doors
Diseases
Six doors
Good childbearing
Seven doors
Death
Eight doors
Growth of wealth
Nine doors
Disease
Ten doors
Robbery
Eleven doors
Causes destruction of good
Twelve doors
Growth of business
Thirteen doors
Reduces lifespan
Fourteen doors
Boosts wealth
Fifteen doors
Causes destruction of good
Make sure that your home has even number of doors.
As per Vastu, the north and east section of your house should have more doors than south and west corners.
The doors should not be ten or in multiples of eight.
One should be aware of the rules when counting the doors. The main gate of the house or outhouse doors must not be counted in the total number of doors. Further, two flanged doors are considered a single door.
A house entrance may be without doors. If the area is covered overhead, forming an enclosed passage, such area is counted as doors. Doors that are designed to partition the areas inside a house but do not connect the ceiling are not counted in the total number of doors.
Some homes have more than one main entrance door at the front. However, having a single entrance door is believed to bring more wealth. Two doors in the house entrance ensure a comfortable life for the inhabitants, while three doors in a line, parallel to the main door, are considered harmful and should be avoided. Similarly, there should not be more than three doors at the main entrance as it leads to problems.
No other doors in line with main door
The house entrance should not be aligned with other doors such as the house main gate. This is important to avoid any shadows from falling on the house entrance door. Moreover, this will also keep negative energies and dust from entering the house.
Window
As per house entrance Vastu guildeines, a window can be positioned in front of the house main door.
Other doors should not face main door
In big cities, you do not have much control or say about the layout of your home. However, if you are buying a property, check that the main door does not face another home’s entrance. This can create problems. Shadows cast by another person’s main door or even a plant, is not good for your house.
Shape of doors
The home entrance decor of your house great increases if you go for aesthetically designed doors. However, you must avoid sliding doors at the entrance of your home. Even circular-shaped doors must not be used. Wood is a preferred choice and it is also said to correct any dosha.
Main door should have a threshold
It is also recommended that there should be a threshold at the main door. Do ensure that the house is not on the same level as the ground. This signifies the positive environment inside the house, as against the negative energy that is outside. The threshold acts as a barrier for the entry of bad vibes and also prevents loss of wealth. If there are stairs, these should be in odd numbers.
You can design the threshold with a combination of concrete and wood. You can create the stone studded threshold area that will protect your finances from flowing out.
Placement of septic tanks
A septic tank should never be placed at the entrance of the main door.
Lighting near the main entrance
It is also advisable that your main entrance should be well-lit. Use warm lights and never go for dark, dingy entrances. It is both unwelcoming and distressing.
Remove defective doors
Check for dents or scratches on the main door, as these are not advisable. Cracked doors can lead to loss of respect. If the house entrance door is damaged or has cracks, make sure you immediately replace it with a new door. Broken, cracked or chipped doors are considered as Vastu dosha that can affect the finances and overall well-being of the family members.
Avoid intersecting roads
Intersecting roads denote a clash of ideas, which can cause chaos. Thus, if one considers the Vastu Shastra guidelines, a main door should never face intersecting roads as such a placement can invite negative energies inside the house. Moreover, the entrance doors should be designed at a higher level than the street or at least at the same level.
Avoid mirrors opposite the main door
When it comes to the decor for home entrance, placing mirrors is quite common. However, it is essential to keep the Vastu guidelines in mind when placing mirrors or some such items in the entrance hall. Never place a mirror opposite the main door. It will cause the energy to bounce back.
Entrance lock and keys
As the keys are made up of metal to balance the energies go in for wooden key chains. Opt for auspicious symbols for locks and keys. Discard them if they are rusted or broken.
If the main door faces east use a copper lock. For the west-facing main door, iron locks are best as the area is represented by Shanidev. For North use brass locks. If the main door is in the South opt for a lock made of five metals that is ‘panch dhatu’. Locks and keys that are rusted or broken should not be used in and should be thrown immediately.
Main door with attractive door handles
There are a variety of door handles available these days. You can either go for contemporary door handle designs or opt for antique door handles.
As per south facing house Vastu rules, brass handles for wooden doors is an ideal choice for the main door for a south facing entrance. If it is a west facing door, use metal door handles. For home entrance facing east, Vastu recommends a combination of wood and metal while silver is suggested for north facing doors.
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Vastu remedies for main door defects
Doors opening anticlockwise is a Vastu defect. Place three copper pyramid clockwise arrow at the entrance to rectify the defect.
The main entrance doors of the two houses should not face each other states Vastu. Swastika drawn with red kumkum on the main door removes this Vastu Dosha from the house.
According to Vastu, a kitchen should not face the main door of the house. To reduce the Vastu flaw hang a small crystal ball between the main door and the kitchen door.
Hang dark red or brown curtains facing the southeast entrance of the house.
Place 9 red carnelian gemstones at the gate facing the southeast direction to reduce negative effects of southeast entrance.
Keep one Vastu pyramid at the top of the centre of the main door entrance, the other two pyramids on either side of the door.
To reduce the ill effects of southwest entrance houses, paint or place stickers of Om, Trishul, and Swastika symbols on the sides and top of the main door.
You can paint Gayatri mantra or paste a small sticker of the mantra on the main door.
Place a Panchmukhi Hanumanji (standing posture) with his weapon (gada) in the left hand on the centre top of the main door.
Paint the east corner walls in a southeast or southwest-facing home in darker shades. Opt for dark red shades for reviving the lost stability of family.
To remove northwest entrance Vastu dosha, decorate the door with auspicious symbols like Swastik, Om and Trishul. Place three Vastu compliant brass pyramids on each side and at the top centre. You can also keep a Chandra Yantra.
In case of Vastu dosha in a west-facing house, place crushed sea salt or brass pyramids. The entrance door should ideally be in the central west or north-west corner. Avoid south-west direction.
Elements that remove Vastu defects of the main door
Pyramid for good luck: As per Vastu Shastra, Pyramids help improve the flow of energies by eliminating negativity and creating a positive ambience.
Crystal Balls: If you don’t want to keep pyramids, consider crystal balls as an alternative. As per Vastu Shastra, they help amplify energies and can be kept for boosting positive energies in the house. Make sure to keep these items clean and in a clutter-free area.
Aquarium: Fish tanks or aquariums are considered auspicious as per Vastu Shatra principles. Keep it in the northeast area of the living room to eliminate Vastu defects.
Horseshoe: As per Vastu Shastra, horseshoe can be placed in a house to invite good luck. You can hang it in the main door with its en.ds facing upwards to allow positive energies to flow smoothly.
Sea Salt: Keep a small amount of sea salt in the corners of the house. This helps cleanse the air and eliminate negative energies.
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Why is following Vastu directions for home entrance important?
Home entrance is one of the most important spaces in a house. The way a house entrance is designed determines the type of energies that flow into the house. Designing a Vastu-compliant house entrance, which is the entry point of your space, ensures the flow of positive energies. A house entrance in the north-east direction ensures best results.
Moreover, a main door designed based on Vastu helps positively impact the emotional well-being of the inhabitants. A beautifully designed entrance door can give a sense of security and promote peace and happiness in the house.
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Main door Vastu for north facing house
North direction is ruled by the god of wealth, Kubera. Having a main door facing towards north is considered auspicious and beneficial for many people, especially those in banking, financial services and running their business. However, one should adhere to the Vastu rules when choosing a north facing house or constructing the house, including the placement of various rooms. Here are some tips to follow:
Living room: Northwest is the ideal direction for the living room.
Bedroom: The bedroom in a north facing house should be in the west, northwest, south, and southwest directions.
Kitchen: The best direction for kitchen is the southeast or northwest direction.
Staircase: The staircase should be in the south, west, southeast, southwest, or northwest directions. Avoid building the staircase in the north or northeast direction. Make sure the stairs are in the clockwise direction.
The location of the main entrance, for a north-facing house, must be on the outer wall on the north side.
Auspicious energy fields (pada) for north facing house entrance are Mukhya, Bhallat and Soma. Avoid energy fields that produce adverse effects. These include Roga, Naga, Bhujag, and Aditi.
The location of the main entrance, for a north-facing house, must be on the outer wall on the north side.
Auspicious energy fields (pada) for house entrance
Deity
Pada
Benefits
Mukhya: Vishwakarma, Main deity of the building; architect of the universe
N3
Fulfilment of wishes and manifestation of desires
Bhallat: Power of abundance, magnifies wealth
N4
Immense wealth and prosperity, magnified abundance
Soma: Magical drink, known as Moon, associated with wealth (Kuber)
N5
Profits from efforts, convertion of work into money, spiritual upliftment.
Diti: Mother of asuras, grants vision and liberal thinking
N8
Wider vision, ability to see real facts of life, success, enhanced wealth
Energy fields (pada) for house entrance to avoid
Placement
Pada
Negative effects
Roga
N1
Diseases of the bones, enemies, adverse incidents etc.
Naga
N2
Strong desire for material objects, jealousy
Bhujag
N6
Kidney-related problems, cold, cough, eye disorders
Aditi
N7
Rebelliousness, inter-caste marriages
Main door Vastu for east facing house
East is the direction of the rising Sun and mostly considered an auspicious direction for home entrance as per Vastu. East facing properties are ideal for multi-storey apartments, according to Vastu experts. Jayant and Indra padas are suitable for the main entrance door in east facing homes.
Northeast main entrance door Vastu
A main door of a house facing the northeast direction, also called as the Ishan corner, is considered to be auspicious and brings good luck for the inhabitants. A northeast entrance attracts new opportunities as per Vastu. The direction is ruled by Diti, a deity considered very generous.
Northwest main entrance door Vastu
According to Vastu Shastra, a northwest-facing home may be perfect for people seeking success, fortune, and good health. However, one of the effects of such homes on a male family member could be that they may have to spend time away from home.
Southwest main entrance door Vastu
The southwest direction is ruled by planet Rahu, considered to be one of the fiercest planets. This direction is often regarded as the direction of evil. When considering a house entrance, one should choose an auspicious direction, such as the northwest, which is linked to the God of wealth. A southwest entrance may attract wealth but also misfortune.
West-facing main door direction as per Vastu
According to Vastu Shastra, a west facing entrance of a house may not be suitable for female members of the family. Such homes may be ideal for young members of the family.
According to Vastu, the beneficial pada for west facing main door are Sugreev, Pushpdant and Varun. Avoid Duawarik, Asur, Shosha and Papyakshama pada for the entrance door in west facing homes.
Vastu tips for office main door
Follow Vastu principles when designing an office main door. Vastu recommends rules to ensure the five elements of nature – water, earth, air, fire, and space are in balance. As per Vastu, office main door must face east or north direction.
When looking for plots for an office, factory or any commercial space, go for Shermukhi plots as these are wider in the front and narrower at the end. The land must be located near well-travelled roads. An office with north-facing, north-east-facing or north-west facing direction attracts positive energies. Do not place any object close to the main entrance of the office as it can obstruct the flow of energies.
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The main door is one of the important elements in a house. It is the space from where positive energies enter a house. This, it is essential to follow Vastu guidelines when designing the main entrance door. While designing a house, one must consider various aspects of a door such as the right size, direction, ideal number of doors, colour, etc. among other factors.
FAQs
Which direction is good for house entrance?
The main door/entrance should always be in the north, north-east, east, or west, as these directions are considered auspicious. Avoid having the main door in the south, south-west, north-west (north side), or south-east (east side) directions.
Can a laughing Buddha be placed at the main door?
Place the laughing Buddha facing the inside of the house, diagonally opposite or facing the main door. The energy entering the house from the main door is welcomed by the laughing Buddha and unwanted energy is cleansed.
What colour front door is lucky?
The main door colour as per Vastu must be chosen, depending on its direction, as explained in this article.
Can we have wall in front of main door?
As per Vastu Shastra, there should not be a wall directly in front of the main door. However, there can be another door that leads to a room.
Why should one keep a doormat near the main door?
According to Vastu, a doormat near the main door removes the dust and dirt from the shoes; it also absorbs the negative energy entering the house. Opt for natural fabric for the doormat and clean it regularly. For the main door use, the rectangle-shaped doormat as it covers the entire door space.
Is south east facing house good?
The house entrance facing south east direction is a Vastu defect.
Where should one Shubh Labh be placed at home?
Shubh Labh is an auspicious symbol that you will find outside the main door in many households. Shubh means goodness and Labh means benefit. As per Vastu, the Shubh Labh symbol should be placed on both sides of the main entrance door of the house, which attracts good luck and prosperity and eliminates negative energy.
What direction of front door is lucky?
A main door in the northeast, north, east or west directions is considered ideal. Avoid the southeast direction as it is associated with fire god. Similarly, the southwest direction must be avoided for the front door as it is the entry of negative energies and can lead to struggles and misfortune.
Why do some people prefer south facing house?
According to Vastu experts, south facing homes may be beneficial for certain people. The house can be designed in a Vastu-compliant way to invite positive energies. Moreover, some people, especially in southern states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, people prefer a south facing house, the wind moves from south to north and regarded favourable.
Which statue is good for home entrance?
You can place auspicious statues such as Buddha or Lord Ganesha at the house entrance, to invite positive energies.
What is the luckiest door colour?
According to Vastu guidelines for home entrance, the door colour should be chosen based on the direction. For example, green is the ideal colour for a north facing door, while wooden colours are best for an east-facing main door.
What are the 8 directions in Vastu?
North, east, west, south, southeast, northeast, southwest and northwest are the eight Vastu directions.
What are the worst entrance features as per Vastu?
Having three or more doors in a single line in the house entrance can create a negative rhythm.
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