Many have this question that, Is it okay to keep brass idols in Pooja room or puja mandir and can god photos or images be replaced with god idols? Today in this article we will attempt to provide clarification on keeping brass idols at home and worshipping god idols in our beloved home temples.
Firstly we would like to let you know that, In India, In Santana dharma (Hinduism), there is a Convenience for a devotee called as "Ishta Devata Aradhana". As per Upanishads it is called “freedom of choice”. "Ishta Devata" translates to "cherished deity" or "personal deity," and "Aradhana" means "worship" or "adoration."
It means its one’s personal choice to choose which deity to be worshiped. In extension to it, it also means that which form a Devotee can worship his deity completely depends upon ones choice. In which form, One can establish a personal and intimate connection with the divine. It means that the different forms are all included in the Supreme. The acceptance of one form does not mean the rejection of others. The Supreme is to be comprehended only by the effort of consciousness which is the divine way but not linked with the Forms or Symbols which are subjective.
So if you feel connected with your personal deity in a form of Statutes or Idols then you can very well keep brass idols at home and the answer is YES. And YES, according to Vastu Shastra also, brass idols can indeed be kept at home. In fact, brass idols are considered to be very auspicious and can bring good luck and prosperity to the home. But if one chooses to adhere Vastu Shastra, Here are some points to consider when placing brass idols at home like Facing Direction, Height and Placement, Multiple Deities etc etc.
So a symbol or a simple photo can also make your puja divine but there are some advantages of keeping or worshipping brass idols at home and also there are some guidelines on what is the ideal size of god statue to be worshipped? To know more kindly follow below links
What is the ideal size of idol for home?
What is the maximum size of Murti for home?
What should be the size of God idols in Pooja room?
Advantages of keeping Brass Idols at Home?
