12 Contemporary Puja Rooms
Find out how to create spiritual sanctums in urban spaces
The puja room, mandir or dedicated prayer space is an integral part of most Indian homes. However, considering limited square-footage available, urban dwellers seek designs that are not restricted by enclosures, are modern with an ethnic twist and make a seamless transition to fit city floor plans. Here are 12 ideas for worship spaces that you can make your own.
2. Cupboard by the stairs
Placed on a wooden podium, this mandir serves as a peaceful abode amidst all the activity that goes on along the stairs. The raised wooden platform ensures comfortable seating during colder weather.
35 Serene Puja Room Designs
Placed on a wooden podium, this mandir serves as a peaceful abode amidst all the activity that goes on along the stairs. The raised wooden platform ensures comfortable seating during colder weather.
35 Serene Puja Room Designs
3. Shared space
Considering most urban residences need to make the most of their space, multipurpose cabinets serve as a perfect spot for the mandir. This pint-sized one shows that prayer needn’t be limited by constraints in square-footage.
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Considering most urban residences need to make the most of their space, multipurpose cabinets serve as a perfect spot for the mandir. This pint-sized one shows that prayer needn’t be limited by constraints in square-footage.
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4. Sleek nook
This narrow puja room is done up in wood veneer and stone to blend modern with traditional. Soft-focus lights illuminate the zone, creating a warm ambience.
This narrow puja room is done up in wood veneer and stone to blend modern with traditional. Soft-focus lights illuminate the zone, creating a warm ambience.
6. Mini grandeur
Seated on pristine marble, this quaint mandir shows that a serene puja space can be created anywhere. It can be mounted on a wooden cabinet or shelf.
Seated on pristine marble, this quaint mandir shows that a serene puja space can be created anywhere. It can be mounted on a wooden cabinet or shelf.
7. Semi-open mandir
A raised wooden platform forms the flooring for a small contemporary puja space with ethnic touches. Carved wood and bronze bells infuse a feeling of warmth and piety, while an industrial pendant lamp and recessed lighting brighten the space with a modern twist.
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A raised wooden platform forms the flooring for a small contemporary puja space with ethnic touches. Carved wood and bronze bells infuse a feeling of warmth and piety, while an industrial pendant lamp and recessed lighting brighten the space with a modern twist.
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8. Illuminated glory
The backlit edges softly illuminate the curved gold accent panel and pedestal, while at the heart of the space is the carved idol, creating an alluring visual.
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The backlit edges softly illuminate the curved gold accent panel and pedestal, while at the heart of the space is the carved idol, creating an alluring visual.
10 Elements That Will Bring a Sparkle to Your Puja Room
9. Corner cove
Though wood dominates this kitchen, the corner temple draws visual interest because of the dominating presence of the Ganesha idol within a simple arched niche.
Though wood dominates this kitchen, the corner temple draws visual interest because of the dominating presence of the Ganesha idol within a simple arched niche.
10. Maintaining visual connection
Clear glass windows help make a visual and spiritual connect – giving a sense of expanse to this area. The glass-enclosed shrine holds an idol and the area is lit by recessed lighting.
Clear glass windows help make a visual and spiritual connect – giving a sense of expanse to this area. The glass-enclosed shrine holds an idol and the area is lit by recessed lighting.
11. Puja corner
Multiple shelves on the wall serve as a space-saving puja nook instead of room. A modern Ganesha idol and other deities adorn this space. Even the lotus-petal diya holder is a contemporary take on traditional styles.
Multiple shelves on the wall serve as a space-saving puja nook instead of room. A modern Ganesha idol and other deities adorn this space. Even the lotus-petal diya holder is a contemporary take on traditional styles.
12. Pint-sized divinity
This tiny prayer alcove has a wall clad in natural limestone with the Gayatri mantra etched to serve as the backdrop. Recessed lights and the peal of the golden brass bell exude positive vibrations – just right to meditate in solitude.
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Tell us: Which of these puja abodes will fit your contemporary home? Tell us in Comments below.
This tiny prayer alcove has a wall clad in natural limestone with the Gayatri mantra etched to serve as the backdrop. Recessed lights and the peal of the golden brass bell exude positive vibrations – just right to meditate in solitude.
Read more:
Divine Inspiration: 12 Puja Room Ideas for Tight Spaces
8 Divine Puja Room Colours & Combinations
Tell us: Which of these puja abodes will fit your contemporary home? Tell us in Comments below.
In this closet-style puja room, there’s plenty of room for idols and deities, along with storage for keeping essentials like a cushion or an aasana (low seat). The recessed light bathes the shrine with a serene, golden glow. Prayer closets like these can be created against any spare wall without taking up much floor space.
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