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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DINING ROOM

  • Dining rooms can be located in the east, west or south.
  • Dining rooms can be independent or an extension of the kitchen.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.