SITE SELECTION
- Select a site that is oriented to the cardinal directions i.e. north, east, south or west.
- Square and rectangular shaped plots are good for construction.
- Avoid triangular, circular, oval or other irregularly shaped plots.
- Plots with the north-east (N-E) corner extended brings health, prosperity, name and fame.
- Plots with extensions in the east (N-E) bring fame but not fortune.
- Plots with south-east (S-E) extensions in the east and the south should be avoided.
- West-north extensions on the western side bring health and prosperity, whereas north-west extensions on the north should be avoided.
- Avoid plots with south-west (S-W) extensions.
- North-east corner plots with roads in the north and in the east are considered to be good.
- Corner plots with roads in the south-east, north-west, and south-west should be avoided as far as possible.
- If construction has already happened on sites that should have been avoided, then follow the principles of Vastu in order to minimise or eliminate the ill effects.
VEEDHI SHOOLAS
- Veedhi Shoolas occur where roads join the plot. Some Veedhi Shoolas bring positive energy and others bring negative energy.
- Veedhi Shoolas on the north of north-east, and east of north-east are considered the best; south of south-east, and west of north-west are considered moderate.
WATER SOURCES
- Water sources should preferably be placed in the north or north-east.
- The eastern and western sides can also be considered as alternate locations for water sources.
- The bore should be dug on the north-east corner, away from the line joining the corners of the plot and the building.
- Overhead tanks should be located on the south-west corner of the building.
POSITIONING OF MAIN DOORS
- The location of the main door or entrance changes depends on the direction it will be facing.
- To decide the location of the main door, divide the wall facing the proposed door into 9 equal parts.
- For east-facing walls, the position of the door should be in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th part from north side. Similarly, for north-facing walls, it should be in 3rd, 4th and 5th part from the west; for south-facing walls, it should be in the 4th part from the east, and for west-facing, it should be in 4th and 5th part from the south.
- The doors and windows should be in even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, etc.) but should not end with a zero (e.g. 10)
- Doors and windows must be counted separately.
LOCATION OF ROOMS
LIVING ROOM
- The living room shall be in the north-east for houses that face the north or the east, and in the north-west for houses facing west. For houses facing the south, it may be in the south-east.
- As far as possible, exposed beams should be avoided. If it is unavoidable, refrain from sitting close to or under the beam.
MASTER BEDROOM
- The master bedroom should be located in the south-west of the building, and should be occupied by the master of the house (head of the family).
- In case of multi-storied buildings, the head of the family should occupy a room in the south-west corner on the upper floor.
- Adults should position their head facing south. While positioning the head towards is the west is not preferable, it should never be positioned towards the north.
- Do not place any beds under the beams.
- Wardrobes can be fixed on walls in the south and the west. They should preferably be located in the north-west or south-west corners.
- Safes containing cash and jewellery should be located in the south-west corner in such a way that the door opens towards the north.
CHILDREN’S ROOM & GUEST ROOM
- Children’s bedrooms can be in the west, north or east.
- Children should keep their heads towards east, in order to enhance their knowledge and memory. They should never position their heads towards the north.
- Study tables should be located near the northern or eastern walls
- Guest rooms should be located in the north-west.
KITCHEN
- The kitchen should preferably be located in the south-east.
- The second option for the kitchen is the north-west corner.
- One should face east while cooking.
- Microwave ovens and gas stoves should be placed more towards the south-east corner.
- Sinks for washing should be located in the north-east corner of the kitchen.
DINING ROOM
- Dining rooms can be located in the east, west or south.
- Dining rooms can be independent or an extension of the kitchen.
POOJA ROOM
- Pooja room should be towards the north, east, or north-east side of the house.
- While performing Pooja, one should face east or north.
BATHROOM & TOILETS
- Toilets should never be in the north-east corner of the building. Avoid the south-west corner while planning a location for toilets.
- They should preferably be located in the north-west and the second alternative should be in the south-east of the building or the room.
- They can also be located in directions like the east, north, west and south.
BALCONIES
- The balconies should be located in the north-east corner, in the western side north-west corner. In the southern side of the house, balconies should be in the south-east corner.
Disclaimer:
This information provides a basic understanding of Vastu. If a plot or construction does not comply with the Vastu principles enunciated here, a Vastu expert can be consulted to seek remedial measures or corrections to reduce the ill effects.