How to place offerings to gods at home How to place offerings to gods at home

1. The divine position cannot be turned inward.

2. The position of the god cannot be opposite to the direction of the house.

3. The height of the divine table should be in line with the auspicious position, but not higher than the lintel.

4. The altar should not face the bathroom, kitchen, or bedroom; the bathroom or kitchen should not be behind the altar.

5. No fish tanks or mirrors should be placed in front of the shrine.

6. Electrical appliances such as speakers and televisions cannot be placed under the altar.

7. God’s throne cannot be placed under the beam.

8. If you have a sacred place, you should burn incense sincerely every day and wipe the table frequently.

9. It is advisable to ask a Feng Shui master to determine the best location and date for the place of peace.

10. No debris, garbage, or trash cans should be piled under the altar.

11. Do not dry clothes in front of the shrine.

12. The location of the altar should have a wide view, and the chandelier should not block the view.

13. The lights above and in front of the statue should not be directed towards the statue.

14. Don’t enshrine too many golden statues of gods or Buddhas. If any are damaged, they should be repaired quickly.

15. The returned statues must be enshrined and cannot be left idle or piled up. And don't favor one over the other.