Rinhee Suberwal Shares Unique Janmashtami Vastu Tips for a Spiritually Charged Celebration

Janmashtami, the joyous celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, is a time when devotion and festivity come together. For astrologer, crystal healer, numerologist, and tarot card reader Rinhee Suberwal, this festival is also a golden opportunity to align our homes with energies of peace, prosperity, and divine blessings. This year, she offers distinctive Vastu-inspired ideas that go far beyond the usual flower and rangoli arrangements.

Rinhee believes the Krishna Jhula should be more than just decorative — it should radiate sacred energy. She recommends choosing materials such as wood for grounding, silver for purity, or gold for abundance. “Place the Jhula in the North-East corner of your home, and keep the idol facing East or West. This positioning allows divine vibrations to flow freely,” she advises.

The morpank (peacock feather) is, for Rinhee, a symbol of protection and beauty. She suggests placing one on the Jhula and in all four directions of the house. “It’s like creating a circle of blessings,” she says. Donating a silver flute (basuri) in a temple is considered highly auspicious, but Rinhee also has special remedies: tying two flutes upside down to ease family conflicts, or placing two flutes in a cross to correct Vastu defects.

Moving beyond traditional décor, Rinhee suggests hanging small brass or copper bells near the Jhula so their gentle chimes purify the space. Placing a silver or copper bowl filled with water and rose petals nearby brings emotional balance. “You can even use fruit garlands — grapes, berries, or jamun — to decorate the Jhula. Krishna loved fruits, and they represent abundance,” she adds.

One of Rinhee’s lesser-known tips is to offer the aarti not just to the idol, but to briefly turn and face all four directions. “This act symbolically spreads Krishna’s blessings across your home,” she explains. She also recommends using ghee diyas, with one kept in the pooja room and another at the entrance for both prosperity and protection.

Rinhee suggests preparing prasad in three portions — one for Krishna, one for guests, and one to share with birds or animals the next morning. “This creates a beautiful balance between devotion, community, and nature,” she says. Butter-filled clay pots (matkis) placed near the Jhula are also a sweet tribute to Krishna’s childhood.

As per tradition, midnight marks the exact moment of Krishna’s birth. Rinhee encourages devotees to ring bells, break a coconut, and offer a fresh garland to the idol at this time. “Your prayers are at their most powerful in that moment,” she smiles.