Main Door with Ganesh Designs: 11 Ganpati Design Ideas for Maiin Door

Wooden main door with Ganesh design

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Custom-carved wooden doors spell luxury and elegance and give visitors a hint of the stylish interior. A solid wooden door has strength like no other door and is considered auspicious in Vastu. It is best to design it with Lord Ganesh, Vighnaharta, the remover of all obstacles. The main door with an intricately-carved Ganesh on wood, along with the Kalash and swastika, infuse an old-world charm and exudes a soothing aura. The walls along the door can be covered with carved wood to match the details of the door. If you do not like raw wood finish, paint it with dark colours such as walnut brown, chestnut brown or chocolate.

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Wooden and glass main door with Ganesh design

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Wood and glass can be combined beautifully for the main door along with a Ganesh design. Glass gives an elegant, rich and modern look to the home. Go for a colourful stained glass Ganesh design in a wooden door. Another option is to have a glass door with Ganesh etched on it. To add visual interest, use glass creatively on the centre panel of the wood or as a semi-circular frosted glass top with a modern Ganesh design.

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Steel main door with Ganesh design

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Steel main doors are a hot trend as they are durable, sturdy, can be smooth or textured and finished with different paints or stains, giving home owners a variety of options. According to Vastu Shastra, it is highly auspicious to have an image of Lord Ganesh in the front door design to obstruct negative energies and welcome positive vibes. Include Ganesh design on steel through the laser technique. You can opt for a full steel door with a Ganesh design or combine steel and wood with Ganesh in the centre of the door.

Backlit main door with Ganesh design

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Add a vibrant orange-yellow and green Ganesh painting to the pane window slot on the main door with backlit illumination to accentuate the gleaming design. Delicate laser-cut wooden motifs with CNC (computer numerical control) cutting designs can result in a stunning effect. Another option is to use LED for illuminating the glass door design to create a dramatic impact.

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Main door design with Ganesh door knocker or handle

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With the current interior trend focusing on the fusion of contemporary and traditional, metal accessories have become the obvious choice to add glamour to the main door. Ganesh-shaped metallic accents can give your main door a shiny, attractive glow and aura of positivity. Go for a Ganesh-shaped brass handle or knocker to make an elegant impression. A simple door design without much ornamentation becomes alluring with the subtle shiny zing of the long trunk of Ganesh crafted with brass.

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Main door design with brass-inlaid Ganesh

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Brass inlay gives an antique and ethnic look to a wooden main door. Create a magnificent Ganesh design that will bring radiance to the main door. The brass and wood combination is ageless and creates an impactful design, adding a bit of luxury to your home. Even the wall around the door can be framed in wood to make the entrance warm and inviting. Go for a brass nameplate to give your home’s entrance that much-needed oomph.

Arched main door with Ganesh statue

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Arched front doors look tasteful and grand. The curved features of the door soften the entryway and draw the eye inside the house. Try to colour the door with soft colours such as earthy wooden shades, light yellow or cream. Adorn the arch with a small niche and place a Ganesh idol of either terracotta, bronze or marble inside, underneath a small light. There is ample flexibility in the adorable form of the Ganesh idol that allows artists and sculptors to express their creativity. Select a lovely idol and place it above the door to radiate favourable energy all around.

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Main door with Ganesh painting or decal

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Let aesthetically-designed main doors welcome your guests with showstopper Ganesh artwork. The elephant-headed deity’s delightful physiognomy inspires artists to paint the lord in various forms and postures. Ganesh paintings in oil, acrylic, Tanjore art or abstract modernism can be cheerful decorative accents for the door. Ganesh paintings or decal stickers with the Ganesh mantra on the main door can add beauty and good vibes to the home. If creatively inclined, paint Ganesh or buy a digital print for the door. You can also use the space next to the door to hang Ganesh painting and wow your guests.

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Ganesh shaped light for the main door

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A well-illuminated main door brings a welcome glow and spreads good energy. An exquisite selection of light can change the ambience of the space. Get a divinely-designed Ganesh wall light in single colour or multicoloured hues. Add a gleaming Ganesh on the main door or a blissful Ganesh lamp in mosaic or cutwork to enliven the main door.

Ganesh on main door nameplate

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Installing a nameplate is one of the most important Vastu tips. Ganesh on the nameplate is one way to ensure the presence of auspicious elements in the décor. One can have a nameplate designed with wood or steel with Ganesh engraved on it. A glass etched with Ganesh and LED can bring blessings to the home. A nameplate with Ganesh on a sun-shaped background or a red hibiscus flower or green leaf is sure to ward off ill-luck and invite harmony and peace into the home.

Main door with Ganesh toran

According to the Vastu Shastra, the main door of the house is the entry point of all good energies. Colourful and traditionally adorned with deities and images of Kalash and swastika, toran is considered auspicious in Indian homes. Toran designed with Ganesh, Kundan, gold motifs and pearls can add vibrant colours and attract the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Choose from Ganesh of metal, papier-mache, embroidered patterns, macramé or crochet beads for toran design for the main door.

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FAQs

Which Ganesh idol is ideal for the main door?

According to the Vastu Shastra, a white Ganesh is apt for occupants who are looking for peace and prosperity. Those who are desirous of self-growth should opt for a vermillion-coloured Ganesh idol for home.

What should be placed in front of the main door?

A clean, well-lit main entrance attracts positive energy. Avoid keeping dustbins, shoes or broken stools near the main door. The main door should always have a threshold as it is believed to absorb negative vibes. Decorate the main door with adequate lights, divine symbols and rangolis as they are considered auspicious and invite good fortune.

How can tiles with God's design be used to decorate the main door and the entrance?

A God idol-printed tile can either be used above the door or on the wall beside the door to enhance the spiritual energies. Ganesh is widely considered as the remover of obstacles and is commonly seen on the main entrance. Putting these tiles at the entrance of the house is believed to attract favourable energies.

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Purnima Goswami Sharma

Purnima Goswami Sharma is a freelance writer based in Mumbai, who has been contributing to various newspapers, magazines and portals for the last two decades. Besides being a research writer for various TV shows, she has been a visiting faculty at SNDT for Communication Skills. She hold a master’s degree in English Literature from Mumbai University and a diploma in Communications and Journalism. She writes on diverse subjects like real estate, interiors, education, lifestyle, health, entertainment and environment.

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