Vastu Tips: 5 Photos You Should Never Keep At Home
Nataraja Statue or Image: Nataraja, a fierce form of Lord Shiva performing the Tandav dance, represents destruction and struggle. While spiritually significant, displaying this posture at home, especially in living spaces, can invite disruptive energies. It is best avoided for a peaceful domestic environment. (News18 Gujarati)
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Picture of a Rose Plant: Although roses symbolise love, the thorns are associated with negativity. Vastu Shastra discourages placing pictures of thorny plants like rose bushes inside the house. They are believed to cause financial stress, conflicts, and difficulties in both personal and professional life. (News18 Gujarati)
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Crying Child: A picture of a crying child may seem artistic or emotional, but according to Vastu, it should never be kept at home. Such imagery is believed to bring sadness, tension, and poverty. On the other hand, pictures of smiling children are thought to attract joy and positivity. (News18 Gujarati)
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