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Canonical Vastu shastras include:

Manasara Silpa Shastra (byManasara), Mayamatam (byMaya), Visvakarma Vastushastra (byVisvakarma),

Samarangana Sutradara (by RajaBhoja), Aparajita Priccha (a dialogue betweenViswakarmaand his sonAparajita, written by

Bhuvanadevacharya)

SilparatnaOther treatises such as Agni Purana and works by Kautilya and Sukracharya are not popular

even though they preceded the previously mentioned documents. Distinction of style exists due

to each document's place of origin. Mayamata and Mansara Silpa Shastra are considered

Dravidianbecause they are fromsouth Indiawhereas Visvakarama Vastu Shastra is considered

Indo-Aryandue to itsnorth Indianorigin.

Fundamental concepts

There are many principles in Vaastu Shastra. To mention a few which involve certain

mathematical calculations, Maana is used for proportional relationships in a building and

Aayaadi specifies conditions for maximum wellbeing and benefits for the residents of a

building. Below are some of the basic theories in vaastu sastra.

Five elements

According to vastu sastra, the world comprisesfive basic elementsknown as thepancha maha

bhoota. Out of the eight planets, ours has life because of the presence and balance of these fiveelements. The five elements are as follows.

EARTH (Bhumi) - Earth, the third planet in order from the sun, is a big magnet with North and

South poles as centers of attractions. Its magnetic field and gravitational force has considerable

effects on everything on the Earth, living and non-living.

WATER (Jala) - This is represented by rain, river, sea and is in the form of liquid, solid (ice) and

gas (steam, cloud). It forms part of every plant and animal. Our blood is nothing but water with

haemoglobin and oxygen.

AIR (Vayu) - As a life supporting element, air is a very powerful life source. Human physicalcomfort values are directly and sensitively dependent on correct humidity, air flow,

temperature of air, air pressure, air composition and its content.

FIRE (Agni) - Represents light and heat which account for day, night, the seasons, energy,

enthusiasm, passion and vigour.
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SPACE (Akasha) - The akashaprovides shelter to all the above elements. It is also considered

the primary conductor of all energy sources within the universal context - physical energies

such as sound and light, social energies such as psychological and emotional, and cognitive

energies such as intellect and intuition.

There is an invisible and constant relation between all the five elements. Thus, the person canimprove their conditions by properly designing their buildings by understanding the

effectiveness of these five natural forces. Vaastu sastra combines all the five elements of nature

and balances them with the person and the material. It takes advantage of the benefits

bestowed by the five elements of nature to create a congenial living and working environment

thereby facilitating spiritual well-being and paving the way for enhanced health, wealth,

prosperity and happiness.

In Indian architecture, the dwelling is itself a shrine. A home is called manushyalaya, literally,

"human temple". It is not merely a shelter for human beings in which to rest and eat. The

concept behind house design is the same as fortempledesign, so sacred and spiritual are the

two spaces. The "open courtyard" system of house design was the national pattern in Indiabefore Western models were introduced. The order introduced into the "built space" accounts

for the creation of spiritual ambiance required for the indweller to enjoy spiritual well-being

and material welfare and prosperity. At right is a typical layout of a square building, with a grid

of 9x9=81 squares, meant for family persons (for scientists, artists andyogia grid of 8x8=64 is

prescribed). The space occupied by the central 3x3=9 squares is called Brahmasthanam,

meaning the "nuclear energy field". It should be kept unbuilt and open to the sky so as to have

contact with the outer space (akasha). This central courtyard is likened to the lungs of the

human body. It is not for living purposes. Religious and cultural events can be held here--such

as yajna (fire rituals), music and dance performances and marriage. The row of squares

surrounding theBrahmasthanamis the walkway. The corner spaces, occupying 2x2=4 squares,are rooms with specific purposes. The northeast quarter is called Isanya, the southeast Agni,

the southwest Niruthi and northwest Vayu. These are said to possess the qualities of four

respective devatas or gods--Isa, Agni, Niruthi and Vayu. Accordingly--with due respect to

ecological friendliness with the subtle forces of the spiritthose spaces (quarters) are assigned

as follows: northeast for the home shrine, southeast for the kitchen, southwest for the master

bedroom and northwest for the storage of grains. The spaces lying between the corner zones,

measuring 2x5=10 squares, are those of the north, east, south and west. They are meant for

multi purposes.[2]
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Vastu Purusha Mandala

The concept of Vastu Purusha

The Vastu Purusha Mandala is an indispensable part of vastu shastra and constitutes the

mathematical and diagrammatic basis for generating design. It is the metaphysical plan of a

building that incorporates the course of the heavenly bodies and supernatural forces. Purusha

refers to energy, power, soul or cosmic man.Mandalais the generic name for any plan or chartwhich symbolically represents the cosmos.

InHindu cosmologythe surface of the earth is represented as a square, the most fundamental

of all Hindu forms. The earth is represented as four-cornered in reference to the horizon's

relationship with sunrise and sunset, the North and South direction. It is called Chaturbhuji

(four cornered) and represented in the form of the Prithvi Mandala. The astrologicalcharts or

horoscopes also represent in a square plan the positions of the sun, moon, planets and zodiac

constellations with reference to a specific person's place and time of birth.

The legend of the Vastu Purusha is related thus. Once a formless being blocked the heavenfrom the earth andBrahmawith many other gods trapped him to the ground. This incident is

depicted graphically in the Vastu Purusha Mandala with portions allocated hierarchically to

each deity based on their contributions and positions. Brahmaoccupied the central portion -

theBrahmasthana- and other gods were distributed around in a concentric pattern. There are

45 gods in all including 32 outer deities.

North-Kubera- Ruled by lord of wealth (Finance) South-Yama- Ruled by lord of death -Yama(Damaging) East-Indra- Ruled by the solar deity-Aditya(Seeing the world) West-Varuna- Ruled by lord of water (Physical) Northeast {Eshanya} - Ruled by Shiva Southeast-Agni- Ruled by the fire deity -Agni(Energy Generating) Northwest-Vayu- ruled by the god of winds (Advertisement) Southwest- Pitru/Nairutya,Niruthi- Ruled by ancestors (History) Center-Brahma- Ruled by the creator of the universe (Desire)
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The Vastu Purusha is the presiding deity of any site. Usually he is depicted as lying on it with the

head in the northeast and legs in the southwest but he keeps changing position throughout the

year.

[edit] Prana

Vastu shastra prescribes desirable characteristics for sites and buildings based on flow of

energy (pranainSanskrit). Many of the rules are attributed to cosmological considerations - the

sun's path, the rotation of the earth, magnetic field, etc. The morning sun is considered

especially beneficial and purifying and hence the east is a treasured direction. The body is

considered a magnet with the head, the heaviest and most important part, being considered

theNorth Poleand the feet theSouth pole. Hence sleeping with one's head directed north is

believed to cause a repulsive force with the Earth's magnetic north and thus considered

harmful. Bedrooms are therefore designed keeping this in mind. This is a wide spread practice

inIndiaeven today.

Energy is primarily considered as emanating from the northeast corner and many site and

building characteristics are derived from this. Sites sloping down towards north or east from

higher levels of south and west are considered good. Open spaces in site and openings in the

building are to be more in the north and east than in the south and the west. No obstacles are

to be present in the north and the east. Levels and height of buildings are to be higher in the

south and west when compared to the north and east. The southwest corner is to be the

highest, followed by southeast, then by northwest and finally by northeast. The triangle formed

by joining the southwest, southeast and the northwest corner of the site is attributed to the

moon and the triangle formed by joining the northeast, northwest and southeast corner of the

site is attributed to the sun. The former are prescribed to be heavier and higher and the latter

light and lower. Sites having a longer east-west axis are considered better. The diagonalconnecting southwest and northeast is to be longer than the diagonal connecting southeast and

northwest. An extended northeast corner is considered beneficial.

The above paragraph cites some of the commonly associated ideas regarding "energy" and the

manipulation of energy in Vaastu. As it turns out, "Prana" is not the same as "Vaastu energy."

While Prana is considered to be a somewhat subtle energy, it falls within the category of

material energy. Vaastu energy is not in the same category. In addition, the Vaastu Shastras do

not mention that sunlight has an effect on the Vaastu of a building. It is indeed thought of as an

important aspect of life but it is material energy rather than subtle energy.

While many people think that "Vaastu energy" is emanating from the North East, that is a

misunderstanding. People also attempt to equate the energy of the house with the planets.

That is another misconception. Vaastu energy emanates from the central part of the house

(Brahmasthan) and not from the east. (Pranava Veda and Vaastu Shastras). This energy is a

mixture of Vaastu energy, which is subtle energy from the earth, and Vastu energy which is

subtle energy from Consciousness itself. (See Fabric of the Universe by Dr. Jessie Mercay). Many

assumptions are made about Vaastu Science that are completely untrue. From these
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assumptions people have made up ways to "correct vaastu" by selling yantras, crystals etc. for

that purpose. This is completely innapropriate as there is no where in the Vaastu Shastras that

indicates that any of these devices can correct faulty Vaastu. Once a person becomes educated

in Vaastu Shastra by an authentic Shilpi Guru (teacher of Vaastu shastras) then it becomes clear

that these ideas are erroneous. There is only one authentic Shilpi Guru living today and that is

Dr Bijander Singh. He has in turn handed over the teaching of this knowledge in the west to aninstitution found at www.vaastunalanda.com

Mandala types and properties

Mahapitha Mandala

The central area in all mandala is the Brahmasthana. Mandala "circle-circumference" or

"completion", is a concentric diagram having spiritual and ritual significance in both Buddhism

and Hinduism.The space occupied by it varies in differentmandala- in Pitha (9) and Upapitha

(25) it occupies one square module, in Mahaapitha (16), Ugrapitha (36) and Manduka (64), four

square modules and in Sthandila (49) and Paramasaayika (81), nine square modules. The Pitha

is an amplified Prithvimandala in which, according to some texts, the central space is occupied

by earth. The Sthandila mandala is used in a concentric manner.

The most importantmandalaare the Paramasaayika Mandala of 81 squares and especially the

Manduka/ Chandita Mandala of 64 squares. The normal position of the Vastu Purusha (head in

the northeast, legs in the southwest) is as depicted in the Paramasaayika Mandala. However, in

the Manduka Mandala the Vastu Purusha is depicted with the head facing east and the feet

facing west.

An important aspect of the mandala is that when divided into an odd number of squares, or

ayugma, its center is constituted by one module or pada and when divided into an even

number of squares or yugma, its center is constituted by a point formed by the intersection ofthe two perpendicular central lines. In spatial terms, the former is sakala or manifest/ morphic

and the latter is nishkala or unmanifest/ amorphous.
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Mandala in siting

Themandalais put to use in site planning and architecture through a process called the Pada

Vinyasa. This is a method whereby any site can be divided into grids/ modules or pada.

Depending on the position of the gods occupying the various modules, the zoning of the site

and disposition of functions in a building are arrived at.Mandalahave certain points known asmarmawhich are vital energy spots on which nothing should be built. They are determined by

certain proportional relationships of the squares and the diagonals.

A site of any shape can be divided using the Pada Vinyasa. Sites are known by the number of

divisions on each side. the types of mandalas with the corresponding names of sites is given

below.

Sakala(1 square)corresponds to Eka-pada (single divided site) Pechaka(4 squares) corresponds to Dwi-pada (two divided site) Pitha(9 squares) corresponds to Tri-pada (three divided site) Mahaapitha(16 squares) corresponds to Chatush-pada (four divided site) Upapitha(25 squares) corresponds to Pancha-pada (five divided site) Ugrapitha(36 squares) corresponds to Shashtha-pada (six divided site) Sthandila(49 squares) corresponds to sapta-pada (seven divided site) Manduka/ Chandita(64 square) corresponds toAshta-pada (eight divided site) Paramasaayika(81 squares) corresponds to Nava-pada (nine divided site) Aasana(100 squares) corresponds to Dasa-pada (ten divided site)

Mandala in construction

The concept of sakala and nishkala are applied in buildings appropriately.

Intemples, the concepts of sakala and nishkala are related to the two aspects of theHinduidea

of worship - Sagunopaasana, the supreme as personal God with attributes and

Nirgunopaasana, the supreme as absolute spirit unconditioned by attributes. Correspondingly,

the Sakala, complete in itself, is used for shrines of gods with form (sakalamoorthy) and to

performyajna (fire rites). However the Nishkala is used for installation of idols without form-

nishkalamoorthy- and for auspicious, pure performances. The amorphous center is considered

beneficial to the worshippers, being a source of great energy. This could also be used for

settlements. In commercial buildings, only odd numbers of modules are prescribed as the

nishkala or amorphous center would cause too high a concentration of energy for human

occupants. Even here, theBrahmasthanais left unbuilt with rooms organised around.
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House grid with sloping roof and open courtyard.

In accordance with the position occupied by the gods in themandala, guidelines are given for

zoning of site and distribution of rooms in a building. Some of these are:

North - treasury Northeast - prayer room East - bathroom Southeast - kitchen South - bedroom Southwest - armoury West - dining room Northwest - cowshed

Vastu Shastra is the science of house construction. The use of the knowledge of this ancientarchitectural practice, in the construction of dwelling structures, provides prosperity, disease-

free existence and peaceful life all the while. Vastu experts assert that the construction of a

house without keeping in mind certain basic tips may lead into various life complications and

loss later on. so, whether you are constructing a new house altogether or just making a few

additions or renovations, consulting a Vastu expert would prove to be useful. In this article, we

have covered Vaasthu remedies for one of the rooms in a house - the bathroom.

Vaastu Tips For Bathroom

As the location of the bathroom is important so is the position of the bathroomaccessories. For bathroom construction, the most appropriate location lies in the

eastern portion of the house.

Drainage system should be in the northeast direction. Therefore, it is advised that thetaps and showers should be fixed on the northern side. The north side is also suitable

for putting up the mirror.

The toilet should be on the west or the northwest side of the room and be 1-2 feetabove the ground.
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There must be a provision for proper lighting and cross ventilation inside the bathroom. As a part of Vastu remedies for bathroom, it is suggested that the geyser should be

placed in the southeast corner.

For keeping the washing machine, the suitable directions are southeast and northwest. The bathtub can be placed in the west, while the sink should be kept on the northeast,

north or the east side of the room. As per Vastu for bathroom, the door should not be in the southwest direction. If there is an overhead tank, it should always be on the northwest side of the house. The bathroom colors should always be light, as such colors help give a fresh look to the

bathroom. White, light blue and pale green are the best choices for the same. Avoid

dark colors like black or dark red.

Always keep the bathroom shiny and clean, as proper hygiene allows flow of positiveenergy.

You can even use some plants to add a decor element in the bathroom. If you are planning to install tiles in the bathroom, keep them in neutral shades. For the installation of a geyser, southeast direction will be the best.

Vastu for Bedroom

In India, Vastu Shashtra is considered a sacred science that helps people live a stress-free life.

People have relied on Vastu for centuries for living in perfect harmony and keeping problems at

an arms length. It is even more important for your bedroom, where you retire to escape from

the worries of the world and have a tension-free sleep. In context of bedroom, Vastu takes into

consideration different determinants to ensure harmony in the house. The main things that

become important, while constructing and designing bedrooms, are location, placement of bed,

color scheme, direction and placement of doors, windows, and furniture, set up of electronic

gadgets, etc. Let us explore the basic Vastu guidelines that have to be followed, in case of thebedroom.

Vastu Tips For Bedroom

For ensuring peace in the house, the main bedroom should be constructed in the southdirection.

While placing the bed, make sure that you keep it in such a way that the occupantsleeps with his/her head pointing towards the south.

Having the head in the north direction should be completely avoided, while sleeping, asit acts as a source of nightmares and disturbed sleep.

If you want to have a bookshelf in your bedroom, west or southwest corner is the, asper the Vastu guidelines for a bedroom.

For constructing the master bedroom, southwest direction is just perfect. Otherbedrooms can be constructed on the eastern or northern side of the master bedroom.

Square and rectangle shape bedrooms are just perfect for ensuring peace andprosperity in the house. Irregular shapes should be completely avoided.


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The bedroom door should open at least ninety degrees, to fully allow positiveopportunities to flow to you. This is because the door of your bedroom is symbolic of

the opportunities life presents you. A door that cannot open fully will limit the support

and prospects life has to offer you.

The first thing that you see when you enter your bedroom should give you the feeling ofpeacefulness and serenity. Such feelings can be enhanced by a photograph, inspiringquote, painting, sculpture or even flowers. Locate these things at such a place that the

moment you enter your bedroom, your gaze falls on them.

Dont place your bedroom mirror on the wall opposite your bed, as it disturbs sleep. Atsuch a position, the mirror reflects your image and holds back your stress, rather than

allowing you to throw it off.

Remove clutter from under you bed, as it keeps your mind lingering in the past andhinders future progress. Wherever clutter exists, you life energy becomes stagnant.

Clutter is symbolic of all that has not been completed in your life. It will also not allow

you to have a sound sleep, as it disturbs your subconscious mind.

Dont sleep in direct alignment with sharp corners. This can create stress in yournervous system. In a room that has sharp corners, you will never be able to experience

peace, unless you soften them by placing plants in front. Also, move your bed away

from direct alignment with them.

The Vastu colors ideal for your bedroom are soft pastel shades of blue, green and offwhite. Avoid using dark and excessively bright colors in your bedroom.

Vastu Shastra rejects the idea of keeping an aquarium in the bedroom. It is believed thatif they live there, they will attract material loss

Avoid placing divine idols in the bedroom. The best place for them is your pooja room.

Vastu for Dining Room

Dining room is a very important part of the house and should be carefully planned. There are

people who think that a dining room is not really required, but it is good to have one rather

than having your meals in any part of the home. Vastu for dining room makes sure that the

food you are eating will have positive effects on you and your family. There are plenty of things

to be considered, while giving the right Vastu remedies for dining room, like the proper location

of dining room, proper placement of dining table, position of electronic gadgets, the direction

you face while eating food, and so on. Let us explore all the basic Vastu remedies for dining

room.

Vastu Tips For Dining Room:

The ideal location for the construction of dining room is the west portion of the house.Construction should be done in such a manner that both the dining room and kitchen

are on the same floor, lying adjacent to each other.

The most suitable wall colors for the dining room are the shades of pink and orange. The door leading to the dining room should be on the east, north, or west side of the

room. It should not have arches.


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The door of the dining room and the main entrance door of the house should not faceeach other directly.

It is best to face east or west while eating. The head of the family should face eastduring meals. Other members of the family can face east, north, or west, but it is not

advisable to face south.

If you want to place a fridge in the dining room, then southeast direction would be justapt.

If you want to make provision for fitting a washbasin in your dining room, then the rightplace would be either eastern or northern corner.

The dining table should not be round or oval but either square or rectangular. It shouldnot fold from the wall or be attached to the wall.

A sink can be located in the northeast corner of the dining room, or on the north or eastsides of the room.

Children should sit on the dining table, facing north or east. They should not sit in thesouthwest corner, as they tend to gain control of the house at such a place and impose

their will over the parents.

There should be water in the north-east corner of the room. Washbasin should be in theeast or the north, leaving the southeast and the southwest corner free.

It is most profitable to have the dining room in the west side of the building. If it is in theeast or the north, it is tolerably good.

It should be ensured that while eating in the dining room, there is no beam or loft overyour head.

Nature portraits and paintings in the dining room make the atmosphere happy andenhance general pleasure.

Vastu for Drawing Room

Drawing room is as important as any other part or corner of a house. Just as the rest of thehouse should be planned according to Vastu guidelines, so should be the drawing room. It is

one part of the house where the members spend a lot of time and which is also used to

entertain guests. Therefore, it is extremely important to do a careful setting of your drawing

room, so that it exudes positive energy and fosters healthy relationships. The article brings you

some valuable vastu tips to plan the drawing room in the best way possible. Follow the advice

given here to keep your drawing room a positive and happy place.

Vastu Tips For Drawing Room:

The north direction is ideal for the construction of drawing room. As per Vastu, it is advisable to keep square or rectangle shape furniture in the drawing

room. Southern and western corners of the room are perfect for placing the furniture.

The telephone should be placed in the southwest and other electrical appliances (exceptTV) are best in the southeast direction. The perfect place for keeping sofa lies in

northwest. Avoid placing L-shaped sofa in your drawing room.

TV can be kept in the southeast direction and showcase cum almirah in the southwestcorner. On either side of the TV, pictures or idol of family or clan deities, along with a


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deity you worship more, should be put up. This will enable one to look at these holy

pictures while watching TV. Thus entertainment plus positive energy and pure thoughts

will come together.

Cooler or A.C should be placed in west or north direction. Avoid keeping AC or Cooler insoutheast or northwest direction.

The head of the house and his wife should sit in the southwest corner of the room,facing east or north-east. This will ensure stability and positive energy.

The guests should be seated in the northwest or southeast. Seating arrangement for theguests should be done in such a manner that they face southern or western direction.

Pictures showing water bodies, aquariums or water fountains should preferably beplaced in north to east area, as this brings fortune. The flow of water shown in the

picture should point towards the interior of the house. Such pictures inspire positive

energy and keep your mind calm.

The color of the walls in living room should be white, yellow, blue or green. Prefer lightcolor over dark colors. Avoid black and red color in living room. Light colors in the living

room will continue to brighten up the mood and convey a feeling of warmth.

Square, rectangle and round shapes are best, when it comes to the center table that hasto be kept in the drawing room.

According to the Vastu advice for drawing rooms, there should more of open space inthe northern and eastern corners.

Vastu for Kitchen

n a house, kitchen is the place where the meals are cooked. There can be no other place in a

house that is as important as the kitchen. It is advisable to plan your kitchen according to Vastu

recommendations, as it has the most direct effect on your health. When it comes to kitchen,

Vastu takes into consideration various things that, when properly placed, ensure safety in thekitchen. Some of the essential determinants are proper location of the kitchen, direction and

placement of doors and windows, placement of cooking gas, gas cylinder, sink, refrigerator and

other electronic gadgets, and so on. With this article, let us explore the most useful Vastu

remedies for kitchen.

Vaastu Tips For Kitchen

The ideal place for the location of kitchen is the southeast corner. An alternative choicecan be the northwest corner of the house.

As per the Vastu remedies for kitchen, certain directions that are a total no-no for theconstruction of the kitchen are: northeast, mid-north, mid-west, southwest, mid-south

and the center of the house.

Make sure that the cooking platform does not touch eastern or northern wall. The best direction for cooking is facing east, as this direction is considered to be

auspicious.

Keep in mind that the stove in your kitchen should never be visible from the outside. Itcan lead to digestion problems for the family members.


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Remember that taps and sinks should not be very close to the cooking range. Fire andwater repel against each other.

It's best to have the kitchen sink in the northeast direction. If there is a dishwasher inthe kitchen, place it in the northwest side of the kitchen. The other water elements like

drinking water should be placed in the northeast.

Different electrical appliances also have to be kept at a right place in the kitchen,according to Vastu shastra. For example, if the refrigerator is placed inside the kitchen,

then keep it in the southwest direction. Exhaust fans in the kitchen should always be

fitted on the eastern walls in the southeast corner. Other electrical appliances, like

microwave, should be put in the southeast corner.

Storage is also a very important aspect of the kitchen. If you have cabinets in thenortheast side, use it for storing light things only.

Have elaborate storage units, built in to give a clean and tidy look to the kitchen. If your kitchen has overhead storage cupboards, avoid having them over the cooking

range.

While constructing the kitchen, make adequate provision for cross ventilation. The big windows of the kitchen should be in the east direction, while the smaller ones

should be towards the south.

The suitable colors for the kitchen, other than green, are soft pink and orange. There should be no toilets adjoining, above or below the kitchen. Food should never be served in the center of the kitchen. Clocks in the kitchen should always be placed on the south or the southwest walls.

Vastu for Doors & Windows

Doors and windows are essential furnishing articles of the house and make living a pleasurable

experience. Doors and windows not only act as a passage through which air enters the house,

but also as a gateway for energies. A window in the wrong direction would let in negativeenergies in the house. However, a window in the right direction would allow positive energies

and increase the prosperity and affluence of the people staying inside. While, today, people are

mostly concerned about the designing done on the doors and windows, it's the direction and

placement which should be a matter of botheration. In the following lines, we have provided

tips and guidelines to installing doors and windows, as per vastu.

Vaastu Tips For Doors & Windows

The direction of the doors and the windows is an important consideration to make.Ideally, a house with maximum number of doors and windows opening in north and east

sides, rather than south and west, of the building is considered auspicious.

The main door of the house should be bigger in size as compared to the other doors inthe house. Also, it should be more beautiful than others.

Preferably, doors of all the rooms should be of the same size. However, if you want oneof them to be bigger, then doors in south and west side should be the one. Make sure

not to make the north and the east side doors bigger than the rest.

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At the time of fixing the doorframe in an internal wall, make sure that the doorframe isnot fixed contiguous to the main wall of the house. There should be a minimum of 4"

pad built, before fixing the doorframe to a lateral wall.

Take care of the cross ventilation at the time of fixing the doors and windows. A goodway to ensure this would be to fix doors and windows opposite to each other, so as to

have better light and air. Make sure that the doors are not in the center of the wall. Instead, a door should ways

be off-centered.

For an east facing house, the main door or entrance should be towards the east, so thatthe main door falls in the Northern half of that side. Such a door yields good results and

is considered very auspicious.

A west facing house should have the main door in the west, so that the main door fallsin the Northern half of that side.

If the house is north facing, the entrance should be fixed towards North, so that is fallsin the eastern half of that side.

When a house is south facing, the entrance should be fixed towards North, so that thedoor falls in the Eastern half of that side.

If you have two houses in the same floor, opposite to each other, make sure that theirmain door does not open exactly towards each other.

As for the material used for the door and windows, try to have one type of wood for all.Teak serves as the best option for doors and windows.

Irregular shaped doors and windows are a strict no-no, as they are deemed inauspicious.Ideally, the door size should be in ratio of 2:1 in respect to height and width, its normal

size being 7' X 3'.

For the windows, though the sizes of width may differ, they should have symmetry inheight.

Ensure that there is no obstruction in front of main door such as rails, staircase, bigtrees, and so on. Temple, lamppost or any other obstruction is also not feasible.

Making doors at the beginning and the end of the staircase is a good sign. A doorway in the east is extremely auspicious. However, one can also have doorways in

the northern and western side. A doorway in the south side is not permissible.

Vastu for Living Room

The living room of any house gives the first impression about the people who live in it. It is the center of

the house, which is purposefully decorated, as it serves to welcome the guests. Living room is not just

about dcor and style; its about a warm reception, greetings and promoting healthy interaction in the

future. Vastu can help in creating an ambience of elegance, comfort and compatibility in the room. The

article comes up with some valuable Vasthu guidelines for planning a living room, just for your benefit.

Vaastu Tips For Living Room

Location

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faces. For a north or east-facing house, the living room can be on the northeast direction. Similarly, for a

west facing house, it can be located on the northwest side. If the house faces the south, then the living

room can be on the southeast side.

Furniture Arrangement

Sofa sets can be kept against the south and west walls, but should not touch them. The furniture shouldbe placed in such a way that it allows free movement from the living room into other rooms, but avoid

cluttering. It is a good idea to have a floor level or a table mounted podium lamp, with red or orange

light, in the area between the items that relate to southeast (energy).

Water Fountains & Fish Aquarium

Water is best kept in the north of the living room. This can be in the form of a small water fountain that

runs throughout the day. Fountains that are made of natural materials, like copper, stone, glass, clay,

stainless steel, and bamboo, are good for living room. They can be wall, floor or tabletop mounted. You

can have a small fish aquarium with seven fishes of one family (red and gold) and two fishes of a

different family (black) in the north of the living room.

Protruding & Abrasive Corners

The furniture should not face protruding or sharp corners of columns or pillars. Such protrusions and

corners can imbalance the primary elements. To minimize the imbalance, they can be aesthetically

camouflaged with indoor plants that are not thorny. Such corners or edges can also be softened with

cascading, crawling, or tree-like plants.

Paintings And Pictures

Paintings can be used to generate positive energy in the living room. The north wall of the living room

can have paintings/pictures of long distance waters, to stimulate the positive effects of water. Avoid

paintings that depict death, violence, or other negative aspects of life.

Electronic Gadgets

If you want to keep television in the living room, place it in such a way that you have to face the east or

north corner, while watching it. Power can be drawn from sockets placed in the east of southeast of the

living room. Other electronic gadgets, like air conditioners, air coolers, and audio systems, can also be

kept in the living room with power being drawn from the east of southeast.

Vastu for Locker Room

Locker room is one of the most important rooms in the house and determines the prosperity

and affluence of the house. While determining the position of the locker room, there are a

number of considerations you need to make. According to vastu shastra, locker room should be

ideally located in north direction of the house. Everything right from color, size and shape to

direction and placement of the room should be correct; else the outflow of money would be

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keeping cash, jewelry and ornaments. To get detailed information about vasthu for locker

room, browse through the tips & guidelines given below.

Vaastu Tips For Locker Room

Room - Size & ShapeWhile looking forward to achieving the perfect vaastu for the locker room, the size and shape of

the room is the first consideration one needs to think of. Ideally, locker room should be square

or rectangular in shape. Odd shaped locker rooms are a strict no-no. These days, due to less

space, constructors give least importance to the shape of the room. Triangular or even

pentagon sided rooms are a common sight to look at. Apart from ensuring the shape room, one

should also make sure that any side of the locker room is not extended. Also, the height of the

locker room should not be less than that of other rooms.

Locker Direction

The location or positioning of the locker is another important consideration to make. The locker

or almirah should idyllically be placed in south side of the room, leaving south-east and south-

west of the room. While the locker should have its back towards the south wall, the front side

should be facing the north wall. Do not place the locker in north-east corner; else it would

cause loss of wealth. South-east and north-west corner are also not preferred either as it can

lead to unnecessary expenditure.

Locker Placement

While placing the locker in the right direction, make sure that it is about an inch away from the

wall. Do not stick it to the wall. Make sure that the locker is about a foot away from the north-

west or south-west corner. If the room does not have too much of space, locker or almirah can

also be placed in the east direction.

Doors & Windows

Talking about the doors and windows in the room, the locker room should ideally have only one

door with two shutters. While the trend these days is to have doors with one shutter, two

shutters doors are considered more auspicious. Ideally, the door of the locker room should be

in the north or east direction. The room should not have door in the south-east, south-west,

north-west and in south direction. For the windows, they should preferably be in the east and

north directions in this room

Color Scheme

Though it might sound surprising, but colors also have a story of their own. While some colors

are considered auspicious and promising, there are others which are regarded as ominous and

ill-fated. Some colors bring in bountiful of riches, prosperity and wealth, there are others that

bring in bad luck and misfortune. For the locker room, the color yellow is deemed as the most

favorable one. For a perfect vaastu approved space, the wall and floor of the locker rooms

should be done in yellow. It is believed that yellow brings in increment in wealth


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Additional Tips

North is the most preferable location of the locker room. However, of north cannot besuited, east is the next best location for the locker room.

Make sure that the locker is not placed under the beam as it outs unnecessary pressureon it.

Placing locker in any of the corners of the room is a strict no-no. The locker rooms should be free from clutter and mess. It should be extremely neat and

clean.

Gold, silver and other valuables should ideally be kept in the western or southern side ofthe locker.

A mirror that reflects the locker is a good omen. It is believed to double the opportunityto gain wealth.

Fountain with gentle sound of the water flowing provides positive energy to the roomsand also increases the inflow of money.

A birdbath or feeder in house yard to attract wildlife increases the amount of energyaround your house as well as brings in wealth.

Vastu for Overhead Tank

Overhead tanks are an important feature of a building or a house. The water that is stored in

the well or the borewell has to be pumped into the overhead tank, in order for it to be able to

flow down into the house. According to vastu shastra, there are some set principles that should

be followed during the construction of water sump in a building. The ancient sages had founded

these principles and it is considered a science or an extension of architecture. If the water tank

is placed in the right area, it would definitely lead to an increase in wealth, prosperity and

knowledge. To get tips and guidelines about vasthu for overhead tank, read through thefollowing lines.

Vaastu Tips For Overhead Tank

The location or placement of the overhead tank is one of the main factors one shouldlook into. Ideally, the overhead tank should be in the west or south west direction.

For the overhead tank which is placed in the southwest direction, it should be at leasttwo feet over the uppermost slab. Due to water, the side becomes heavy which acts

advantageous. However, make sure that there is no dampness. The best bet would be to

place the tank on a slab higher than the slab of the building.

Though northeast corner belongs to the element - water, it is not advisable to have a bigoverhead tank in the area. This is because the side should not be heavy under any

condition. However, a small tank can be placed.

Overhead tank in the south-east corner is a bad omen and results in loss of wealth andaccidents. The effect of overhead tank in the south direction is of medium effect.

However, make sure that the tank is two feet above the slab of the roof and should not

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Placing the tank in the west side (not southwest) would be extremely beneficial as thedirection belongs to Lord Varuna, lord of rains. In such a case, there is no need of a slab

and the tank can be built over the slab as well.

Avoid placing the overhead tank in the north-west direction. However, if the tank is of asmall size, less height and situated at a distance of at least two feet from the north-west

corner, it can be permissible. However, the water in the tank does not get used properlyand finishes earlier than expected.

Never place the overhead tank in the middle. Remember, this place is known as theBramhasthan. If there is load on the Brahma, life of the individuals living in the house

would be unfeasible. One would also not like staying in the house for a long time.

Avoid overhead tanks made out of plastic. If you were to get one, make sure it is blue orblack in color, as darker shades absorb sunrays.

Make sure you have different tanks for different purpose. While drinking and cookingwater can be from one tank, water for toilets and bathrooms can come from another

one.

Vastu for Pooja Room

The pooja room in your house should be planned according to Vastu Shashtra, because it the

place where you meditate and worship. So, it is important to gain positive energies to connect

to God. If your pooja room is designed according to the right Vastu, after seeking the advice of

expert consultants, you will feel charged and rejuvenated after meditation and your mind will

not wander into different directions when you sit to worship. The article comes up with the

most suitable Vastu tips and advice for your pooja room. Go through them to know the correct

Vasthu for your puja room.

Vaastu Tips For Pooja Room

Location

The best location for pooja room is the Northeast direction. A pooja room in north quadrant

gives positive results. You can go for east, north and north-east directions as well. Avoid other

directions to locate your pooja room. Special pooja can be performed in Brahmasthana (center

of house). In plots with bigger areas, pooja room can be in Brahmasthan (central portion) of the

house. It should be on ground floor, not on first floor or in the basement. Avoid constructing

your pooja room under the stairs or basement.

DesignThe doors and windows of pooja room should be in north and east directions, respectively. The

doors should have two shutters. The doors should not have any door closer and a ventilator in

the pooja room is a must. The walls of pooja room should be painted in white, light yellow or

light blue color. Its floor should be of white or off-white marble in color. Cupboard for placing

things should be in south or west of pooja room. It is favorable to have a threshold in pooja

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Interiors

The idols should be kept in northeast side of pooja room. The idols should not face one

another, or the door of pooja room. Two idols of same god should not be placed in pooja room.

The idols should be, at least, one inch away from walls. Kalash or water body should be in

north or east of the room. Deepak, lamp and Agni kund' should be in south-east. Themembers of the house should face east while worshipping. Avoid keeping heavy, cluttered and

broken idols in the pooja room. Avoid photos of dead people in pooja room. There should be

only pooja room in a house and it should not be used for other purposes, like storage etc.

Some Other Tips

The pooja room should never ever be made in the bedroom. The pooja room should not be made above electrical appliances or gas stoves. The pooja room should not touch the same wall as the toilet. The pooja room should not be built opposite a bathroom or toilet. The pooja room should be neat and clean. Avoid dirt or clutter therein and keep it

fragrant.

The ground floor is the ideal location for a pooja room.Vastu for Septic Tank

Modernization has brought with it the need to construct septic tanks. While in the yesteryears,

the concept of having a septic tank was not even thought about, leave about making one, in the

present generation, it has become a necessity. Septic tank requires a pit to be dug. The right

placement of the septic tank is crucial. A faulty construction not only hampers the ground water

sources, but also brings in negative energies to the house. The foul smell, coupled with solar

and magnetic radiations, would enter the house, thus destructing it. To get some useful vasthutips and guidelines about the placement and positioning of the septic tank, read through the

following lines.

Vaastu Tips For Septic Tank

The location of the septic tank should be such that it should not face south-east, northeast or south west corner under any condition.

Dividing the north side into nine equal parts, the septic tank should be in the third partof the north-west direction.

Make sure that the septic tank does not directly touch the wall of the compound or theplinth of the house. The septic tank should be at least 2 feet away from the wall or

plinth.

The septic tank is divided into three parts. Ideally, the water should be in the easternside and the excretion should be on the west.

In case you are facing scarcity of space, the septic tank can be placed in the northerncorner of the west side. However, make sure that it is about 2 feet away from the

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Ac per vastu shastra, the length of the septic tank should be in the east-west direction,while the breadth in the south-north directions.

Do not construct the septic tank higher than the plinth level of the building. The best betwould be to construct it at ground level.

In accordance with the vastu shashtra, the outlet of the septic tank should preferably bein the north or the west directions.

Additional Tips

The pipes of the toilet and bathroom should have its outlet in the west or the north-west area. The pipes of the kitchen, on the other hand, should be diverted to the east or

north direction.

Do not have the pipes in the south direction at any cost. In case you have pipes thathave an outlet in the south direction, make sure you divert their outlet to the east or

north direction.

The gutter of the building can be in the north, east or west, but strictly not in the southdirection.

For those staying at upper-storey, make sure that the drainage pipe is not in thesouthwest corner. In case it is in the same, ensure that it does not lick.

Vastu for Staircase

Just like any other corner of the house, Vastu Shashtra has laid down rules and given

recommendations on how to construct the staircase as well. Certain basic rules are to be

followed while building the stairs in your house. The ideal directions given by Vastu should be

followed to lead a prosperous and safe life. Being a heavy structure, a staircase should never be

built in negative zones, as it can lead to a lot of losses. To avoid such troublesome situations, it

is rightly advised to follow the correct Vastu when one plans to build the staircase. The articlegives some valuable Vasthu tips and guidelines to plan and accordingly, construct your stairs, so

that they bring affluence and help you to flourish.

Vaastu Tips For Staircase

Make the staircase southern or western part of the house as these directions are heavy.It should never be built in the northeast corner of the house, as it leads to loss of wealth

and the owner may even have to face bankruptcy. In fact, the staircase in any other

corner except the recommended one brings losses.

Build staircase in southeast facing east, northwest facing north, southwest facing westand southwest facing south, if it is external.

Begin the stairs from the east to west or from the north to south and a turn can betaken to any other side, if there is a dearth of space.

Make the number of stairs odd. It should not end with zero. The number of risers shouldbe such odd numbers that when divided by 3, the remainder is always 2.

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Repair broken stairs immediately, as it may cause accidents or mental tension, followingclashes.

Do not make staircase circular as it may cause ill effects on health. The staircase shouldnot encircle the building because it invites calamites.

Do not build any room, such as kitchen, bathroom or pooja room, under staircase. Thearea can certainly be used for storage, though.

Do not use common staircase for going upstairs and to the basement as well. The room with staircase in the southwest corner of the basement is not at all fit for

living according to Vastu. As per observations, people living in such rooms experience

undiagnosed diseases, high blood pressure, anemia and usually remain incurable.

Keeping doors at beginning and end of the staircase is considered auspicious. Careshould be taken to ensure that the stairs do not touch the eastern or northern walls.

If a linear staircase is designed either inside or outside the house, it should begin fromeast to west or north to south. Afterwards, it may take any direction.

Staircase should be built in a way that the stairs are not directly visible to the guests. It isconsidered inauspicious.

Vastu for Study Room

Vastu for study room is extremely important to strengthen the childs concentration and stamina to sit

for long without feeling tired. Some children begin to study, but cant continue for long due to weak

concentration. Vastu, precisely, helps solve such problems and assists in gaining control over your mind,

in order to boost focus. A lack of focus is the usual complaint from children and the designing the study

room according to Vastu recommendations is the key to this problem. The article lists some useful

Vasthu tips and advice for your study room. Just follow them and see the difference!

Vaastu Tips For Study Room

Direction Of Study Room

The study room should be located in directions that are considered auspicious for studies, such as east,

north and northeast. According to Vastu, these directions improve the concentration of a student, while

studying. Make sure that there is no mirror reflection in the study room. This may have effect of

doubling their work load. Make sure that the student does not study under a beam; otherwise he/ she

may feel unnecessary pressure.

Placement Of Study Table

The placement of study table is imperative for good concentration. You should place study table in a

way that the child faces east or north while studying. The table should not stick to the wall. There should

be open space in front of child as, it fosters the arrival of fresh ideas. The child should have a solid wall

behind him, as it signifies support. The study table should be square or rectangular in shape and not too

big or too small in size. A small table can be uncomfortable to work on, while, a big table can adversely

affect the competence of a child.

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Bookshelves and cabinets should be located in the east, north, and north-east directions. The cabinets

should not be placed in the center of room. It is best to leave central portion of the study room empty.

Avoid placing bookshelf above study table. It may create undue stress for child. Do not clutter the study

table with lots of books.

Wall ColorsThe walls of study room should be painted in light colors, like green, light green, blue, cream and white,

rather than dark colors. Light colors are very auspicious according to vastu and augment the retention

power of students. Avoid using black color in study room.

Lighting

Lights have a very crucial affect on ones ability to study. The study room should be properly lit. Dim

lights are not favorable for childs education and focus. Sunlight gives us positive energy for doing work

and therefore, the windows of study room should be in east or north of the room. A table lamp is

another source of proper light, which helps in concentrating on the task. If the child is using table lamp,

it should be placed in south-east of the table.

Shape

If the study room is not meant to sleep in and will only be used for studying and meditation, a pyramidal

shaped room can give fantastic results. Otherwise, go for the regular square or rectangular shapes.

Vastu is an important concept that people take a good care, while constructing their living and working

place. It is quite obvious that you could never envision the supreme and heavenly energies with our

naked vision. But you could sense the effects and influence of those supreme powers in several aspects.

World is the biggest gift that is being created by god and everything stays good under the prominence of

truth. Similar to every workout, the human life and living is governed by the supreme power of thedwelling position and construction known as Vastu. Vastu principles are really important that has to be

taken into the consideration, while you construct your house and living area. Here are some of the

essential Vastu tips that will really help you to make a peaceful living!

* The direction of the office entrance way

* The right direction of the placement beams

* The right direction to fix the doors and windows

* The right direction and setup of the owner room

* The right direction for the employees to work

* Construct your house in such way it admits bright light into the main doorway

* It is really advisable to allow 5 doors of a maximum opening

* Setting television in the bedroom area is not recommended

* Keep the plants and water sport far from your bedroom

* Never split bed sheet and bed mattresses

* Set your house furniture in the form of circle, square or as octagon

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* It is good to fix an image of bright sun in the southern wall of the living area

* Construct your bedroom, where wind must blow from south to west

* Your house dinning hall must never get exposed to the entrance door of the house

* Setting a mirror in the kitchen room is not recommended

* Do not place the mops and brooms in the kitchen. Keep it far aside

* It is good to keep the doors of your toilet and bathroom closed most the time* It is good to set your windows opened towards out face

* Growing of pricking plants like cactus in your house is not advisable and recommended

* It is good to place the fish aquarium in the southeast corner in your living area

* It is good to stick a happy family photograph or picture inside your living room

* Growing of high trees such as Bangan, Thorny trees and Pipal is not good and recommended

* Ensure that the lift gate is not set in face of the entry main gate of your house

* Building your house rooms in shape of oval, or circle or triangle is strictly not advisable

* Your house should never be in disturbed by any obstructive buildings

* Ensure that your house is good with right air circulation and water source

* Your latrine seat must be kept facing towards northern south* It is good to sit facing the doorway, while you sit in your office

* It is good to set a mountain wallpaper behind you in your office

* Never keep a ladder that faces towards west or north, as it makes waste of money

* Never wear torn clothing, withered flowers, as these will prevent the goddess Lakshmi entering into

the home

Building a home as per the Vastu norms is really essential because it brings congruent balance amidst

assorted atmospheric natural energies including cosmic energy, solar energy, lunar energy and many

more. Vastu for home will involve several important traits, which depicts unique style in building every

room of your home. Constructing a home by closely sticking with the Vastu principles will greatly bringpeace, success and opulence to the dwellers residing in the home. Moreover, a good Vastu Shastra will

drive away the negative powers and brings holiness and supreme powers into the home. Here are some

brief descriptions that describe, in which style your home and rooms should be built by closely sticking

with the Vastu norms.

Puja Room:

While setting the puja room, you must have to consider all these following Vastu principles in order to

achieve the exact holiness to your dwelling.

* Place the idols of the god and goddess in the right direction

* Stick close with the door placement

* Strictly avoid using the proscribed raw material while constructing the puja room

* Stick with the right number of door and windows that is described in the Vastu principles

Bed Room:

Bed room is a place where you windup all your worries and tensions thereby stay relaxed with pleasant

memories. So, it is really essential to design your bedroom with great care sticking very closer to the

Vastu principles. The direction, which you face while sleeping will badly affect your physical workout in

your everyday activity. If you have constructed your bedroom with the inappropriate structure that

stands out of Vastu principles will badly disturb your sleep and make you to turn restless. Moreover, you


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often get clashes and misunderstandings with your better-half. Along with, you might experience

everlasting health troubles.

Essential Vastu tips for your home bedroom:

* The right direction to set your master bedroom is on south-west

* Ensure to place your heads positioning towards the direction of South corner. Placing heads towardsNorth is not recommended, as it will badly disturb your sleep

* Keep your bedroom away from setting diving idols

* Constructing your bedroom with the shape of rectangle or square is dearly recommended, as it

bestows peace and good fortune

Kitchen Room:

Kitchen room is a place, where you cook your everyday food. You must have to consider quite several

factors, while constructing your home kitchen. You must be very considerable in placing the sink,

location of the gas, refrigerator, gas cylinder, and other more.

Essential Vastu tips for your home kitchen room:

# The right place to set your kitchen is in the south-east corner. If you never find an apt position, thenyou can avail the alternative of locating it in the north-west corner

# Building kitchen in north-east, mid-west, mid-north, mid-south, south-west or in the centre is strictly

not recommended, as they are out of Vastu norms

# Ensure that the cooking area never touches the sidewall of northern or eastern side

# The right location to cook food is by setting it on the direction of east

Bathroom:

Similar like other room, you must give close attention while you construct your home bathroom. The

best location to construct the bathroom is the eastern part of the home. If you never find the right

appropriate place to set your bathroom, then you can avail the Vastu remedy by placing geyser in the

south-east corner.

Vastu Shastra is a very old Indian science of Architecture. Ancient Indian sages and rishis created Vastu

Shastra for the welfare of the entire humanity. Its knowledge enables us to get benefits of mental peace,

health, wealth etc. and make our life happy.

In ancient times the human habitats were generally constructed according to the rules of Vastu Shastra

and people lived happily. In those days the members of a joint family used to be content, prosperous

and happy. But, today, despite the families being small, peace and happiness remains a far cry. As times

advanced, we started ignoring our old culture and tradition. The rules of Vastu Shastra too were

ignored. No wonder the people experienced all kinds of troubles. You will be surprised to note that even

today the residents of South India follow the rules of the Vastu shastra and are more peaceful and

materialistically and economically more prosperous than North India.

This science, after propounding the rules of construction, goes to prove that by constructing properly

our buildings, villages, towns, cities, shops, offices, factories and industries we can make ourselves

prosperous.

The Vastu Shastra is founded upon the laws of nature. The equilibrium, significance of it can very well be

noted from the movements of motorcars, ships, airoplaines, trains. The Buses are so accurately

balanced that even deflation in any one of the tyres, can cause a serious accident if it is running at a high

speed. Similarly, when a building is constructed without observing the rules of Vastu Shastra, various


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calamities, diseases and accidents take place. This is the eternal rule of nature and it has no place for

any logic, doubt or debate.

Energy Flow

The directions of East and West are important as far as obtaining the energy from the sun is concerned.

The importance of the directions of the North and the South lies in the flow of magnetic waves which

flows from North Pole to South Pole. Therefore southward portion of every building should be higher

than the northward portion.

Importance of Five Elements

Earth

The selection of site for building construction is very important. Besides, congenial environment,

greenery and availability of water, we should also see if the land is suitable for building construction.

Water

As far as the flow of domestic water is concerned, it should be borne in mind and that such water should

be drained out in North - East. Wells, tubewells, swimming pools etc. should all be in the North-East. The

water from the toilets and bathrooms, too, should be drained out in the North- East. The North-East

direction is always auspicious and suitable for water. There are sewer-systems in the cities. The Septic

tanks or the flow of sewer systems should be towards North - West. The flow of rain or fresh water

should be towards North- East.

Fire

The direction of Fire is South-East. The Kitchen, fireplace, geysers etc. should be placed only in this

direction. Alternatively these could be placed in North-West, because it is at 180 degree to South-East.

Air

The air should enter the building from North -East. All the openings and media for air entry such as

doors, windows, ventilators coolers, air-conditioners, verandahs, balconies etc. should be in this

directions.

Space

The open sky influences greatly. We can get the effect of terrestrial-energies uninterruptedly. But the

buildings prove a barrier to the effects of open sky. Therefore, the importance of roofs or lawns gets

emphasized, but the Vastu shastra has refrained from deliberating in detail over it, because it is related

chiefly to building construction and we will discuss only this aspect. Traditionally every house in India

used to have an open space (Court Yard) in the center of the house. It provided the dwellers not only the

open sky but also sunlight and cross-ventilation of air.


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Usefull Vastu Suggestions

Do not construct kitchen, toilets and puja-room next to one another. The kitchen should not be directly in front of the main door. Keep all electrical/heat generating appliances in the SE corner of the room. Keep no broken mirrors in the house. Mirrors, sinks, wash-basins and taps should preferably be along the NE wall. The safe should open towards the north or the east. So, keep it along south or the west. The toilet seat ahould preferably be along the North-South axis. The septic tank can be in the

NW or the SE corner of the House.

Avoid having garbage dump, street-light pole, or boulders in front of the main gate or door. Your main door should not be opposite the main door of another house. The number of doors and windows should be more on the ground floor and less on the upper

floor.

The image of Gajalaxmi at the main door is considered auspicious. The north-east corner is the face house and should always be kept clean. While swabbing the floor with any disinfectant, a little saindhava lavana or sea salt should be

added.

Students should study facing the north or east. Do not sit or sleep under a beam. Do not hang a painting depicting war, crime, unrest, agony or distress. Construct the front door in such a manner as to avoid the fall of a shadow on it. Grow a tulsi or basil plant in front of the house. Do not have any cactus in the house. Having it outside the boundry is good. Rain water or drainage should flow towards NE-East-North. Material to be used in the construction activity should always be new, expect in the case of

renovation.

Elderly people are always more comfortable in the South-West corner. The height of the building should reduced from the SW to the NE. Walls along the SW should be thicker as compared to walls along the NE. Bhumi-pujan ceremony should be performed before commencing on the construction of a new

house and Griha-pravesh ceremony before shifting into it.

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USEFUL VASTU TIPS

1. Allow a bright light on the main door.

2. It is best to leave only maximum 5 door open.

3. Avoid keeping a T.V. set in bed-room.

4. Avoid keeping any water feature or plants in the bed room.

5. Do not use seperate mattresses and bed-sheet.

6. Arrange the furniture to from a square or a circle or an octagon in.

7. Brighten the corners.

8. Place a picture of bright sunrise on southern wall in living room.

9. The wind should come from south-west in the bed room.

10. Dining-room should not expose to the front door of your house.

11. Never put mirror in kitchen.

12. Keep the broom and mops out of the sight in kitchen.

13. Keep the bathroom and toilet door closed as much as possible.

14. Windows should open outward normally.15. Do not keep prickly cactus, plants in the house.

16. Place an aquarium in the sourh-east corner in living room.

17. Place a happy family picture in living room.

18. Please cheque ther aren't grown very high trees like Bangan, Pipal, Thornytrees.

19. Please cheque the gate of the lift is not in front of the main gate of the house.

20. There should not be any room which has shape.

21. There should not be obstructive houses surrounding your plot.

22. The house should be fully airy and has enough water resource.

23. The seat in the latrin should be NORTH-SOUTH.

24. In the office, sit facing the door.25. Hang a picture of mountains behind you in the office.

26. Place the computer on your right side on the table.

27. A ladder to go up stair curved on the right side should be devided in to two parts.

It should be constructed leaving north-east or south-west direction.

Ladders stepping down towards north or west creates waste of Lakshmi.

28. One should never hoard stale food, withered flowers, torn clothes, waste paper, waste materials,

empty tins, old jars and useless things.

These things prevents Lakshmi from entering the house.

29. If there is marble flooring in the house you should see that the old leather shoes are not lying here

and there.Marble is considered to be holy stone. If possible avoid marble in bedroom, bathroom, latrine.

30. In a place of worship in the house it is necessary to have open atmosphere. Use marble in the

worshiproom. Take care that there is enough light and air. Latrine should not be near worship room.

keep cleanliness and always light insense sticks.


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Brahmasthan is a unique feature of ancient architecture based on Vastu Shastra. It is central, holiest and

powerful zone of the house. All directions meet at the center of the house and disperse positive energy

in all directions. This positive energy is very useful for living beings of the occupants of the house.

Brahmasthan is also important place for factories and industries. The central place is identified bypainting ceiling with a different color.

If people want to enjoy riches, harmony and happiness, Brahmasthan should be left open and is free of

obstructing objects. In ancient time, it was common to construct a courtyard at the centre of house

which was open to sky and to the rooms around courtyard.

Identification of Brahmasthan

Divide the plot into 8 equal parts from East to West and North to South. Now the plot is divided into 64

equal parts. The four squares at the center of plot are the place of Brahmasthan.

Tips for Brahmasthan

Main hall, Pooja Room or Courtyard can be constructed at the centre of the house. Toilets and Bathroom should not be built at the centre of the house. Kitchen at the center may have adverse effect on health. Generally, in duplex houses staircases are built at center of house. It may affect mental and

financial growth of the residents.

The pillar having a load of structure makes the centre heavy thats a big Vastu defect. Sleeping at the centre place will mess up the life. There should not be a beam at the center of house. Beams, arches, store room etc. should not be constructed at Brahmsthana.


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BED ROOM

According to ancient science of directions, Vastu Shastra peace and harmony reign through bedroom

if the room is located in right direction. A properly located bedroom provides complete relaxation

after a weary day and also brings good things into life. Here are given the facts which explain complete

vastu for bedroom.

Location for BedroomIdeally master bedroom should be located in southern part of the house and all other bedrooms

should be located either towards the East or North of master bedroom. Master bedroom may be

located in south-west of the house. This room should be used by the head of the family and eldest son

of the family. South portion is also recommended for eldest son bedroom. If there is more than one

floor, the head of the family should have his bed room in south-west direction on first floor. This

bedroom should not be used by young children otherwise unnecessary quarrels can take place in the

house.

A west sided bedroom is good for children. An eastern bedroom can be used for children. But this

room should not be used by newly wed couples because it can cause unnecessary quarrel between

the couple. Teenager girls should have their bedrooms in north-west direction. The bedroom shouldnot be constructed in central portion of the house or in basement as it may lead to mental tension.

Also bed room should not be constructed above porch and kitchen. An attached bathroom can be in

north-west or south-east of bedroom.

Bed Location

The beds should be of good quality wood and metal bed should be avoided. The bed should be placed

in such a way as the foot of the bed should be in North and does not face the door. It should not touch

walls keeping 2 or 3 inches distance. Avoid placing bed in corners or under the beam. The space under

the bed should be clean and clutter free. Due to paucity of space modern vastu says to use box bed.

Keep storage space clean and clutter free. Do not keep utensils and metal in storage space. This may

cause mental stress and diseases.

Cabinet Location

Cabinet/Almirah should be placed in south-west of th