Vastu: A broom can cause financial problems; according to Vastu Shastra, use the broom carefully in the evening...
- byShikha Srivastava
- 06 Dec, 2025
Vastu Shastra is an ancient science that has a profound impact on our lives. Vastu Shastra explains how a building should be constructed to ensure the happiness and prosperity of family members and to keep negative energy away. Vastu Shastra outlines several rules related to the home, and one of them concerns the broom. The broom is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi, and it is said that a broom not only cleans but also removes misfortune, poverty, and negative energy. Therefore, the broom holds a special place in Vastu and astrology. If you use a broom in the evening, you should avoid making certain mistakes according to Vastu; otherwise, you may face many problems. Let's learn about these rules related to brooms in the evening, according to Vastu…

Do not sweep in the evening.
In Hinduism, the broom is associated with Goddess Lakshmi. You must have often heard elders saying that one should not sweep the house in the evening. According to Vastu, sweeping the house after sunset angers Goddess Lakshmi and brings poverty to the house. Therefore, one should avoid sweeping the house after sunset. If it is necessary, then use the broom only after bowing to it. Sweeping in the evening causes the positive energy of the house and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi to leave the house, so one should avoid sweeping after sunset.
Keep the broom in this direction.
According to Vastu Shastra, the broom should never be kept near a dirty place or a dustbin, as this is considered inauspicious. Keeping the broom in a dirty place creates Vastu defects and increases negative energy in the house. The broom, a symbol of Lakshmi, should always be kept in a clean place, and it is considered very auspicious if you keep the broom in the west or southwest direction of the house. Doing so increases happiness and good fortune.
Keep the broom in this way.
Many people stand the broom against the wall after sweeping the house, which is completely wrong. Doing so disrespects the broom. According to Vastu Shastra, a broom should always be kept lying flat on the ground. Also, a place should be chosen to keep the broom where people's feet do not touch it while coming and going, as this is considered inauspicious. If someone accidentally steps on the broom, they should always apologize to the broom for the mistake.

Do not keep such brooms in the house:
According to Vastu Shastra, keeping a broken or worn-out broom in the house is considered inauspicious. Having such a broom in the house creates Vastu defects and displeases Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed that worn-out brooms always transmit negative energy, and doing so leads to financial loss.
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