DURGA DWAR SET

The **Durga Dwar** (also called **Durga Door Hanging** or **Durga Toran**) is a sacred and auspicious decorative piece hung at the entrance of homes, shops, or temples to invite prosperity, protection, and divine blessings. It typically features powerful Vedic and Hindu symbols, including **Shubh Labh, Gaj Lakshmi, Swastika, Ashta Mangalaka symbols, and an image of Lord Balaji (Venkateshwara)**.
**Significance & Uses of Durga Dwar**  
1. **Divine Protection (Raksha Kavach)**  
   - Durga Dwar acts as a **spiritual shield**, protecting the home from negative energies, evil eyes (*nazar*), and misfortune.  
   - Goddess Durga and Lord Balaji (Venkateshwara) symbolize **strength and guardianship**.  
2. **Attracts Wealth & Prosperity (Lakshmi Kataksham)**  
   - **Gaj Lakshmi** (Lakshmi with elephants) brings **wealth, abundance, and fortune**.  
   - **Shubh Labh** (meaning *auspiciousness and profit*) ensures **success in business and happiness at home**.  
3. **Ashta Mangalaka (8 Auspicious Symbols)**  
   - Includes **Swastika (eternal prosperity), Kalash (sacred pot), Conch (divine sound), Lotus (purity), Mirror (truth), Fishes (fertility), Flag (victory), and Pair of Elephants (royal power)**.  
   - These symbols together create a **powerful positive energy field** at the entrance.  
4. **Spiral Swastika (Swastik)**  
   - The **clockwise Swastik** represents the **eternal cycle of prosperity, good luck, and cosmic harmony**.  
   - It is believed to **ward off evil** and attract **positive vibrations**.  
5. **Balaji (Venkateshwara) Image**  
   - Lord Balaji is worshipped for **removing obstacles (Vighnaharta)** and granting **wishes (Sankalp Siddhi)**.  
   - His presence ensures **divine blessings and fulfillment of desires**.  
 **Where & How to Hang Durga Dwar?**  
✔ **Best Place:** Main entrance door (home/office/shop) – the first point where energy enters.  
✔ **Ideal Direction:** Facing **East (for sunrise blessings)** or **North (for Kubera Lakshmi’s wealth flow)**.  
✔ **Installation Time:**  
   - **Akshaya Tritiya, Diwali, Navratri, or any auspicious Muhurta**.  
   - Can also be hung on **Friday (Lakshmi’s day)** or **Tuesday (Hanuman/Durga’s day)** for added power.  
✔ **Mantra While Hanging:**  
   - *"Om Dum Durgaye Namah"* (for protection)  
   - *"Om Shree Mahalakshmyai Namah"* (for wealth)  
**Additional Benefits**  
- Enhances **positive energy (Sattva Guna)** in the house.  
- Acts as a **Vastu remedy** to neutralize negative influences.  
- Brings **harmony, happiness, and success** to the family.  
**Maintenance & Care**  
- Clean with a **soft cloth**, avoid water if it’s not waterproof.  
- Replace if **faded or damaged** to maintain its spiritual potency.  
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