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Mandir or prayer area is an integral part of most Indian homes and since days of yore people had a separate area in the house designated for carrying out ritualistic practices. Depending on their economic status people decorate their mandirs with marble, colorful lights, carved wood panels and even precious metals like gold and silver.

If you are wondering how to make mandir at home, here are few ready-made mandir designs created by interior designers that can redefine your prayer area and enhance the devotional spirit.

Simple mandir

If you are not the overly ritualistic type then a simple mandir design in wall unit can serve the purpose of invoking the almighty when you feel like it. This all white wall unit has sizable space for marble statues of Krishna and Radha that is set within the center and for lighting lamps and incense. The wall-unit has been set within a timber pillar and has drawers and cabinet below the granite pedestal to form a trendy and simple mandir.

Create the perfect atmosphere

If your family has believers of multiple faiths then this form of creative prayer room can be most accommodating. Pretty wallpaper adds charm to the small room which has sufficient space to seat two to three people and multiple prayer articles to help the faithful carry out their rituals. Traditional brass lamps flanking the twin stools add an aura of peaceful harmony to the beautiful mandir.

Glowing with orange warmth

The colors orange and yellow are considered auspicious and this mandir is positively glowing with these tones. Back light behind signage and decorative paper bring a stunning effect to this festive mandir and there is an ethereal aura around the pictures and idols of gods and goddesses. This decor shows how clever lighting can enhance the beauty of an ordinary room.

Traditional and somber

This mandir has been built like a traditional temple with marble flooring, carved door, and altar built into the wall with idols set on the pedestal. Beautiful columns carved out of stone flank the idol and add an old worldly charm to the region. The traditional mandir room has a beautiful chandelier that matches color scheme of the region and casts a flowerly pattern on the roof.

Mandir in the kitchen

Several families have the tradition of sectioning off a part of the kitchen as a prayer area if there are no empty rooms in the house that can be dedicated for prayer and meditation. You can do a similar exercise by closing off storage area of a vast kitchen like this and setting up a wall unit with drawers and display areas to arrange a neat mandir. The room is small but spacious enough to set up a prayer mat for meditation and prayers.

Golden glow

When you have a spacious area as this it is best to take complete advantage by building step-style pedestal along the wall to accommodate all the family idols and also leave sufficient space to keep lamps and utensils. If you can spare the expense then this special effect wall can also be created with artistic glass and lights to have a delightful mandir in your house. 

Minimalist mandir

Looking for wooden mandir ideas? Here is your answer. This mandir comprises of two wide wooden shelves with drawers built into the dining room alcove. Soft lights and the tiny bell are perfect for the private prayer area cordoned off by a pair of unobtrusive curtains.

Creative pedestal with storage

If you are particular about creating a proper pedestal with enough space to stock all the paraphernalia associated with ritualistic prayer then this is custom made colorful mandir created by The Silversea it the perfect solution. Glowing artistic plaque provides a perfect backdrop for a small mandir created from closing off the corridor's dead end and setting up marble pedestal with drawers as storage area.