What should be placed in front of main door?

My father, a Vastu expert, was very strict about what should be placed in front of main door inside house. He advised me to keep Om, Swastik or images of deities near the door to attract positive energy into the house. He also shared with me a list of items to place outside the main door so let me share those as well.

What to Put in Front of Main Door Outside?

The list of items that you can place outside the entrance door are:

• Welcome Mat: A durable and attractive welcome mat helps to keep dirt out and adds a friendly touch for visitors.

• Potted Plants: Greenery such as potted plants or flowers can liven up the entrance, adding colour and a fresh, welcoming feel.

• Outdoor Lighting: Stylish and functional outdoor lights improve safety and enhance the ambience, especially in the evenings.

• House Numbers: Clearly visible and aesthetically pleasing house numbers make it easier for guests and deliveries to find your home.

These are some items that you can place outside of the entrance door. As for your query: what should be placed opposite main door, I will suggest you place God’s pictures or statues. They are the best option to go with.

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The door has a prime position in Vastu. Since the door is the place from where

(energies) comes. So let me tell you what to keep in front of the main door. From the door, both negative and positive energies come inside so we should always remember what should be and what should not be in the front door. I checked both Arihant's and Renu’s answers about what should be in front of main door. And they have mentioned some good points which should be followed.  Let me add a few points as well.

What should be in front of main door?

1. Keep your main door clean and tidy. Vastu always suggests everyone to keep the house clean to invite positive energy.

2. Keep an idol of Buddha if there is enough space near the main gate. Lord Buddha symbolises calmness and love so it is always recommended to keep a Buddha idol.

3. The main door should open in a clockwise direction.

4. Doors should be made of wood or marble.

5. Displaying wealthy symbols such as elephants, and wealth pots always attracts good energy.

6. You can place Yantras above the front door.

7. Beautify your entrance with coins in multiple of three under the threshold of the main door. You can keep brass, silver, bronze, and copper coins.

8. Place a colourful doormat in front of the main door.

9. Decorate the house with auspicious symbols such as Om, Swastikas, or Cross.

10. Place Tulsi plants near the main gate for positive vibes.

11. Choosing the correct painting in front of main door is important. You can use red, yellow, pink, or blue colour to paint your main door. Brown is also a good option. Avoid using dark colours such as black.

1. Avoid entrance with T entrance or intersection.

2. Shadows should not fall in front of the main entrance.

3. Avoid placing inauspicious pictures or artwork.

4. Do not use doors with prison bar pattern

5. Avoid keeping the dustbin near the door.

This was all about what to keep in front of main door. You can refer to the other answers and mine to enrich yourself regarding what to keep in front of the main entrance.

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• Your entrance gate should have a threshold, (wood or marble), as it is said that it allows positive energy to pass through and absorbs negative energy.
• You can even put a rangoli on the floor in front of the main door, as it is considered auspicious and invites good fortune.
• You can decorate the entrance gate with divine symbols such as a cross, swastika, Om, etc.
• You should hang a black horseshoe at the main door as it is believed to repel negative energy from entering the house as per Vastu Shastra.
• You can also place a glass pot filled with flower petals and water, near the entrance door because it is believed that water is a bad conductor of negative energy.
• You should not keep stools, broken furniture, shoe racks, dustbins near the main door. Also, avoid hanging things behind the entrance door.

Your main door of the house is not only the entrance for friends and family but energies will also come into your house through the main door. People in India have a strong belief in vibes and energies. You must have often observed hanging religious quotes outside the house or symbols or lemon and chills hanging outside the stops. These all are common and most traditional measures to make a barrier for negative vibes that might enter through your main door. But there are many other small things that enhance the beauty of the house as well as generate positive energy. Explore what should be placed in front of main door as per Vastu in this answer.

I am sure many of you must be thinking what to place in front of main door? How should I protect my house from negative energies? Well, here are  a few tips for you:

• Always put a nameplate at the entrance of your house. If your house's main door is located in the Northwest direction you can put metal nameplates. Wood name plate will be best as per Vastu if the main door is in the southeast direction.

• If you have space near your main door try keeping plants especially Tulsi and money plants play a significant role in releasing positivity and bringing wealth.

• Place doormats and threshold in front of the main door. When a person enters through the main door of the house will rub his shoes on the mat to remove the excess dirt. As per Vastu it is said that when the shoes are rubbed at the doormat before entering, he/she is leaving all the bad vibes outside along with the dirt.

• As per Vastu, you can keep idols and photos of Ganesha and Lakshmi at the entrance of your home, to welcome good luck, wealth and prosperity.

• Try to keep sufficient lights on the main door and always switch on the light at sunset.

•  Never place a mirror in front of the main entrance. This will bounce back the        energies reflecting from the mirror and might enter your house.

• Avoid painting your main doors in black color.

• Never put old furniture near the main door.

• People usually place shoe racks near the main entrance, so that people remove their shoes before entering the house. Avoid placing next to the main door; this will attract negative energy near your main door of the house.

• Avoid using red colored lights on the main door of the house.

• Never keep the darkness in front of the main door.

These are the small measures to keep in mind about what should be placed in front of the main door and things to avoid placing in front of the main door. To maintain an impression and positivity around your house.

Hope you found this answer useful.