MC Lifestyle Desk | February 20, 2026 | Images: Canva
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Fresh mango leaves symbolise abundance and are believed to keep negative energy at bay. These leaves also stand for purity, growth, and wealth
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In pujas, they bring positive energy and drive away negativity. Hung as garlands above doors, they welcome guests and blessings, making every home feel peaceful and full of good fortune
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Renowned in Ayurvedic texts (Charaka Samhita) for cleansing qualities, neem leaves are hung near entrances to purify air and energy
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Place the neem plant in the north-west corner, where it feels most at ease. A spot near an open window works perfectly for this gentle flow of healthy energy
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Tulsi or basil, popular in Indian tradition, is planted at homes to improve wellbeing, prosperity and spiritual harmony
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According to vastu, the best spot is the eastern side of your home. Else, choose a balcony or window facing north or northeast, where it can catch gentle light
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If you wish to grow banana plant at home, then as per vastu these plants are believed to attract wealth and prosperity when planted in the south-east
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Symbolising purity and spiritual growth, the lotus thrives in water features in the north/northeast, believed to draw prosperity and calm the mind
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With its bright, cheerful colours, marigold is often used in traditional celebrations and is thought to attract good fortune when planted in the east
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Sweetly scented jasmine planted in the north/northeast is believed to promote peace, steady income and harmonious relationships
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Roses in the east or north add beauty and are traditionally associated with love, positive energy and financial luck
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Bright red or pink hibiscus in the east is said to support drive and success, infusing garden spaces with zeal
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Sunflowers face the sun’s rise in the east, embodying optimism and drawing growth‑oriented energy into the home
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Lotus thrives in water features in the north/northeast, believed to draw prosperity and calm the mind