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i remember i was about to take prasad in my friend'b4s home one time i was getting resolved to spiritual life and to take it realy and i recall he had found that peace of floor peace, of tile badge a ceramic tile.. black one, i can recall it from marmol or something similar that wsas really great to his for doing the place of the offering.. he has made his troom a temple as he started licving on a second floor way got builded too. that tile was real nice. and shinny.. i remember.

You might want to try searching on google images: http://images.google.com

[img]http://www.salagram.net/GDHaltar.jpg[/img]

and more
http://images.google.com/images?q=home+altar+krishna&gbv=2&ndsp=20&hl=en&start=40&sa=N

This is a close up of my alter, a friend of mine designed it for me so I cannot take credit:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/shootingstar75/HPIM4426.jpg[/IMG]

although it is missing my picture of Prabhupada. But It is generally the same.

Hare Krsna!

Does anyone have any plans or designs or links to building a home altar from wood? or maybe a bigger design that could be scaled down in size?

I have my own home altar but I decided I need something better.

I was thinking it should be three tiers....1st) 1st or lower tier would have pictures of the Parampara Acharyas etc, 2nd) tier or middle tier would have smaller deities, shilagram etc. and 3rd) tier or upper tier would be the largest in depth and would be for the main deities. The bottom of the unit may have drawers to store deity clothing etc and unit would also have doors so you can wake the deities and put them to sleep etc.

If anyone has any plan, designs, links, PDF;s please post it

> Does anyone have any plans or designs

Here are some inspiring ideas for your altar. This site makes altars in Vrindavan which are designed according to traditional temple architure. They ship anywhere.

http://www.vedicaltar.com/selectyouraltar.php

Although I couldnt see any designs with doors, Im know they would be willing to make one according to your specific requirements. (Best of all, 50% of the profit goes directly to Food for Life Vrindavan projects and the seva of the Brajbasis.) Even if you dont want to buy one but want to make your own, there are some fantastic traditional designs to take inspiration from.

Thanks Deena, these look very interesting.