Vastu Tips for Family Photo Placement at Home

According to Vastu Shastra, the placement of family photographs in the home significantly influences emotional harmony, relationships, and mental peace. The most favorable zone for displaying family photos is the South-West (Nairutya corner), also known as the Pitru Sthaan, which represents stability and ancestral energy. Placing joyful family portraits here enhances bonding and strengthens familial ties. The West direction is also auspicious for cherishing memories, especially travel or childhood moments, as it fosters emotional grounding. East can be used for displaying children’s achievements or growth photos, resonating with the energy of Surya (Sun) and new beginnings. However, certain zones should be strictly avoided — North-East (Ishanya), the most sacred corner, must be reserved only for spiritual symbols and deities, and South-East (Agneya), being the fire zone, can invite conflict if emotional images are placed there. Similarly, placing photos in kitchens, toilets, or behind the head in bedrooms is considered inauspicious. The ideal orientation is to place photos on South-West or West walls, facing East or North, and always in rectangular or square frames, keeping all faces looking inward with a joyful expression. Thoughtful placement of family photographs not only honors Vastu principles but also invites peace, connection, and emotional prosperity into the home.

🧭 Vastu Table: Family Photo Placement (Zone + Facing)

🏠 Home Portion / Zone	✅ Favorable?	📍 Ideal Photo Type	🧭 Recommended Facing Wall	⚠️ Avoid Facing Wall	🧘 Vastu Logic
South-West (Nairutya)	✅ Best	Full family, parents, ancestors (alive)	North-East	South-East	Zone of stability, Pitru sthaan, strengthens family bonds
West (Paschima)	✅ Good	Memories, couple, travel, childhood pics	East	South-East, North-East	Saturn zone — helps in grounding and emotional memory
East (Purva)	✅ Acceptable	Children’s growth, success, academic photos	West	South	Surya sthaan — new beginnings, career upliftment
North-East (Ishanya)	❌ No	None	❌ None	Any	Spiritual zone — keep for deities, meditation only
South-East (Agneya)	❌ No	None	❌ None	Any	Fire zone — increases friction, arguments
North (Uttara)	❌ Not Ideal	None	❌ None	Any	Kubera sthaan — ideal for finance, study, not emotions
North-West (Vayavya)	⚠️ Conditional	Couple photos (only in bedroom)	South-East bedroom wall	Main door	Airy zone — unstable for elders, but okay for couple corners
Centre (Brahmasthana)	❌ Never	None	❌ None	Any	Brahma zone — must be kept empty and open
Bedroom (West/SW wall only)	✅ Good (if west or SW)	Couple/family sleeping photo only	West/SW wall	Behind headboard	Only positive happy photo, never behind sleeping head
Kitchen, Toilet, Store Room	❌ Strictly No	None	❌ None	Any	Impure or fiery zones — Vastu forbids photos here
Living Room (South-West)	✅ Very Good	Group/family photo facing inside home	North or East wall	South-East	Brings visibility and emotional presence of family

✅ Best Combination (Ideal Setup)

Photo Type	Zone	Facing Wall
Full family portrait	South-West wall	Facing North/East
Children’s growth	East zone	West wall
Couple (married)	Bedroom SW wall	Facing East
Ancestors (deceased)	South zone (under shelf)	Lighted lamp zone

❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Behind sleeping head in bedroom

• North-East pooja area

• Facing toilet, mirror, or main door

• Kitchen or store room

• In a slant or broken frame