According to the Vastu Shastra, while placing the pictures of ancestors, this should be kept in mind that they should be worshipped in South and West directions. North and East directions are considered to be the direction of God. Putting the picture of ancestors in this direction makes the gods and goddesses angry. Vastu Shastra says that the picture of ancestors should not be put on the walls of worshipping rooms, neglecting which one has to face problems.
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According to Vastu, pictures of ancestors should not be placed in the bedroom, stairs, and kitchen of the house. This may bring troubles to the residents of the house. If you put up a picture of ancestors in the middle of the house, then your honor and respect can be damaged. Do not put the picture of ancestors in such a place where your eyes cross, again and again, it can cause trouble for you. You can place the picture of ancestors in the south direction of the hall or main living room of the house.
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Do not put up pictures of ancestors with that of the family-
According to Vastu, putting the picture of ancestors with that of any alive family member of the house is inauspicious. It is believed that the living person with whom the picture of ancestors is attached harms them. While putting the picture of ancestors, there should be wooden cardboard support so that the picture can be seen either hanging or swinging.
Note- The information given here is based on religious beliefs and folk beliefs, there is no scientific evidence for this. It has been presented here keeping in mind the general public interest.