In Sanatan Dharma, the snake is considered very revered. Lord Shiva himself wears the snake deity around his neck. Lord Krishna danced on the hood of Kaliya Naga to liberate the residents of Vrindavan. Apart from this, Lord Vishnu also rests on the bed of Sheshnag in the ocean of the universe (Kshirsagar). Vastu Shastra also tells many important things about snakes. According to Vastu Shastra, keeping pictures or idols of snakes at certain places inside the house can provide immense benefits to a person. However, one must take special care of the directions while doing so.
According to Vastu Shastra, installing a snake idol or statue in the house protects the peace and prosperity of the house from the “evil eye”. It removes negative energy inside the house and increases wealth. People who place pictures or idols of snakes in their homes also get many additional benefits. Such persons never face any obstacles in their professional work; Any obstacle that comes in their career gets removed automatically.
In which direction should the picture of a snake be kept?
According to Vastu Shastra, to increase the flow of positive energy in the house, a picture or idol of a snake should be kept only in the north or east direction. One should avoid placing pictures of snakes in any other direction. It is important to remember that only small pictures or figurines of snakes should always be kept in the house; Large pictures or statues can block the flow of positive energy and also create fear. Moreover, these pictures or idols should never be placed right in front of the main entrance of the house or the kitchen.
A pair of snakes in the foundation of the house
Following astrological advice before building a house, many people place a pair of metal snakes (male and female) in the foundation of the house. It is believed that sorrow and poverty never enter the houses where a pair of snakes are placed in their foundation. People living in such houses are safe from confusion and disorientation. On the advice of astrologers, people usually place snakes made of silver or other metals in the foundation. On some special occasions, people install idols of snakes made of different metals even in temples on the advice of astrologers.