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Vastu Tips For Home: Special importance of elephant statue has been given in religious beliefs and Vaastu Shastra. This is the reason why many people keep an elephant statue in their home, office or place of worship. It is believed that if it is kept in the right direction and at the right place, positive energy circulates in the house, happiness and peace prevail in the family and opportunities for economic progress increase. However, for this it is also considered necessary to follow some important rules. Let us know.
In which direction should the elephant statue be kept?
According to Vastu Shastra, the direction of the elephant idol affects its auspicious effect. If you wish success in career and new opportunities, then keeping the elephant statue in the north direction is considered auspicious. Keeping it in the east direction is believed to increase positive energy and family harmony in the house. Many people also keep a pair of elephants on either side of the main gate. In such a situation, it is considered auspicious for their face to be inside the house, because it is considered a symbol of entry of positive energy.
What should the elephant statue be like?
According to religious and Vaastu beliefs, the elephant statue should always be clean, beautiful and without any wear and tear. The idol of an elephant with its trunk raised is considered particularly auspicious, as it is considered a symbol of success, progress and good fortune. If a pair of elephants is kept then it is considered a symbol of family love, unity and strength in relationships. It is considered auspicious to have a good quality idol made of metal, brass, stone or wood.
At which places elephant statues should not be kept?
According to Vastu Shastra, an elephant idol should never be kept in the bathroom, toilet, under the stairs or in a dirty place. Placing an idol at such places reduces its religious importance. Apart from this, a broken or fragmented elephant idol should also not be kept in the house. If the idol gets damaged due to any reason, it is advised to immerse it respectfully in a holy place or in running water.
What are the benefits of keeping an elephant statue?
According to religious beliefs, an elephant idol placed in the right direction is considered helpful in maintaining positive energy in the house. This increases mutual love in the family, maintains mental peace and is believed to bring economic stability. Along with this, it is also believed that new opportunities will be available in the workplace and decision making ability will be strengthened. However, all these things are based on religious and traditional beliefs.
Religious importance of elephant statue
In Hindu religion, elephant is associated with both Lord Ganesha and Mother Lakshmi. Lord Ganesha is considered the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, while elephants have special significance in the form of Gajalakshmi along with Mother Lakshmi. Therefore, the elephant statue is considered a symbol of auspiciousness, splendor and prosperity. According to religious beliefs, keeping an elephant idol in the house maintains a positive environment and increases love and harmony among family members.
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Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on Vastu Shastra. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.
