Some homes have a way of telling you what the family believes in without saying a word.

It could be a little shankh in the prayer room, a money plant growing across a balcony, or a small figurine sitting on the living-room shelf. These objects often become part of the home almost naturally. Sometimes they are bought with a particular belief in mind. Sometimes they are simply handed down by a parent or grandparent.

Vastu Shastra has influenced Indian homes for generations, including the choice and placement of certain objects. For people who follow these traditions, some items are considered auspicious and are associated with ideas such as prosperity, harmony, and protection.

That does not mean an object can guarantee good luck. These are traditional beliefs, not scientifically established ways of changing one’s fortune. But if you enjoy having such elements around the house, a few familiar choices have a long cultural association with auspiciousness.

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