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A State of Art On Vastu Shastra-Vivid Construction Buildings
A State of Art On Vastu Shastra-Vivid Construction Buildings
Abstract-Vastu is a science that has originated from India. Feng shui is an art of harnessing energies. Though
both have a same objective, the benefit of humanity but the principles are very different. It is originated from
India and it is based on our culture, traditions, geographical conditions, climatically conditions and everything
for India. And fengshui is originated in China and based on their culture and traditions. Vastu forms the basics
of each construction, one must follow Vastu from the initial level i.e. from choosing a plot to shift in the house.
Everything should be done according to Vastu principle since Vastu is not merely a word but it is a science and a
bridge between man and nature. Vastu is followed while choosing a plot, how to choose a plot: the shape, the
nature of the soil. When and how to construct a house, how to do the interiors, how to choose colour and when to
shift. Vastu is such a deep science that it is a pool of information and one can have any doubts cleared with
proper reasoning.
Index-Vaastu, commercial buildings, residential buildings, five elements, directions
elements in a building and make best use of direction, towards one's left is North and
them to energize mental and physical towards one's right is South. The corner
energies of inhabitants to the maximum where two directions meet obviously is more
extent. In other words Vaastu tells us how to significant since it combines the forces
make use of these five elements for the emanating from both the directions. SO in
maximum convenience, comfort and all there are eight directions , North,
security keeping them in perfect harmony in Northeast, East, East south, South,
our home or place of work so that one Southwest, West, West north. Every
should enjoy health, wealth, prosperity and direction has its own significance and has its
growth. own construction. The basic rules of Vastu
Shastra are based on these eight directions.
Vaastu Shastra and construction:
It links person's health and happiness
directly with layouts and construction of
a building.In fact “Vastu Shastra” is the
science of the ancient “Vedic Ages” of India
under the guidance of which one can
construct building of structures on a
particular plot of land.
Directions:
The importance of orientation of a
building is not only for saving energy but
also to have a better house design, which not Vaastu Advise for Residential building :
only gives comfortable living but also gives The meaning of vastu is dwelling,
good health, prosperity and wealth to the which is the home for god and humans.
house owners/occupiers and these families. Vastu shastra is based on various energies
There lies a co-relation between the that comes from atmosphere like solar
rotational scenario of the planets and the energy from sun, cosmic energy, lunar
house design and their different directions energy, thermal energy, magnetic energy,
with respect of NORTH. The building of light energy, wind energy. These energies
any type and its construction meets the can be balanced to enhance peace,
purpose if proper orientation has been given prosperity and success. If a house is made
using suitable local building material. It according to these principles, the inmates
increases not only its life span but also enjoy all the happiness in life. If it is against
improves the condition of occupants. There vastu principals, it will be a place for all sort
are instances where buildings are not of problems, worries and no peace.Before
planned according to required local purchasing a flat or apartment some basic
orientation were lost or deteriorated much things must be considered to make things
faster then the buildings having built with going right. Vastu recommend some
proper studies of orientation. The proper essential tips regarding construction and
orientation means the proper knowledge of direction of flat or apartment while if you
all the eight directions. It is a common are interested in existing flat then Vastu
knowledge that the direction from where the offers rules regarding existing flat as well.
Sun arises is known as East and where it sets There are some best permissible directions
as West and when one faces the East in which mirror can be placed without a
hitch to avoid any mishappenings in the East facing office is considered good
relationships and behaviour. Placement of bountiful.
mirror should be in accordance with Vastu Avoid irregular shape of the plot while
norms to reap the good benefits. square or rectangle is best for office
Here are some essential tips & norms
structure.
attached to the placement of mirror or glass:
Water resource or element if any, must be
Construct or choose a flat/apartment having
entrance in North, East or North-west. placed or installed in North-east of the
Avoid main door in South, South-west or office.
South-east. The main head or owner of the business
Avoid purchasing flats with cuts in North- organization must face North while working
east or South-east direction. or dealing with clientele.
Drainage pipes should have their way in Northern or eastern sides are suitable for
West, North or North-west. executive and other staff.
Slope of balcony should be towards the East Managerial level and other high level people
or North. in the office must be made to sit in Southern
Check out the North-east corner of flat as or Western portion so that they must face
this portion must be converted into worship North or East while sitting in office
room or left open. North-east portion of office should be left
Kitchen should be in the South-east empty with water resource installed.
direction. Toilets should be built in West or North-
Check or construct over-head tank in South- western side while avoid toilet in South-east,
west and underwater tank in North-east. North-east & East.
Pantry should be constructed in South-east.
Staircase is best made in South, South-west
or West. Avoid stairs in centre or
Brahmsthan of office.
Reception must be designed in North-east.
If there is temple in the office construct in
North-east.
Do not make employees sit under the beam.
Waiting room can be made in North-west or
North-east.
Colours in office should be pleasing and
bright which do not spread sadness or
gloom.
Attractive pictures should hung on walls
while avoid war or evil depicting pictures.
We have to take care of the following points
while studying about the vastu of the offices.
Vastu Advise for Office building: Vastu consultation of office involves a
Vastu of office require proper thorough analysis.
analysis and orientation of business house,
here are some tips for Vastu office:
Vastu Advise for shops: Do not place deities of Goddess Laxmi and
Some beneficial Vastu tips for God Ganesha on the right side of North-east
Shop/Showroom are as follows: corner.
Cash counter must be installed somewhere
Owner of shop must sit according to Vastu
so that counter should open towards North
and ideally South or West is best so that
and while locker or cash room should be
he/she must face East or North.
constructed towards South-west opening in
Plot or site of shop must be in regular shape North.
such as rectangular or square and avoid Keep heavy material such as raw material or
irregular or cut property. dumping stuff on the South-west portion.
Any irregularity or extension from wrong Computer, television or other electronic
direction may bring bad luck, losses in equipment must be incorporated in South-
business. east corner of shop.
Entrance of shop is recommended in East or Make sure main door and other doors of
North-east. shop must not make noise.
Do not place deities of Goddess Laxmi and We have to take care of the following points
while studying about the vastu of the
God Ganesha on the right side of North-east
shop/showroom .
corner.
Cash counter must be installed somewhere
Vastu Advise for Factory building:
so that counter should open towards North
Vastu of factory determines every
and while locker or cash room should be aspect to find out the reason of prevailing
constructed towards South-west opening in problems in the existing factory. Some tips
North. of Vastu for factory are:
Keep heavy material such as raw material or Choose factory in East, North or North-east
dumping stuff on the South-west portion. direction in order to bag and make more
Computer, television or other electronic profit in long-run.
equipment must be incorporated in South- The entrance of factory must be in East
east corner of shop. direction and main gate should be huge with
Make sure main door and other doors of two shutters.
shop must not make noise. The owner’s office should be constructed in
Some beneficial Vastu tips for the East or North portion while owner must
Shop/Showroom are as follows: sit facing North for all kind dealing and
Owner of shop must sit according to Vastu discussion.
and ideally South or West is best so that For early dispatching and good profits, make
he/she must face East or North.
the provision of keeping finished goods in
lot or site of shop must be in regular shape
North-west.
such as rectangular or square and avoid
irregular or cut property. South or South-west area is appropriate for
Any irregularity or extension from wrong workshop and maintenance work.
direction may bring bad luck, losses in Electrical equipments, meters, generators,
business. boilers etc must be located in the South-east
Entrance of shop is recommended in East or direction as it facilitates the smooth
North-east. functioning and alleviates accidents.
Toilets in the factory must be constructed in Meeting rooms must be situated in North
the South-east or North-west portion while with east facing door.
septic tank must be build in North- Open play ground should be constructed in
west/North or South-east/South. the Eastern portion.
Raw material or stacks must be dump in Reception and cashier room must be located
South-west corner. in Eastern or Northern side.
Machines heavy or lighter should be located Library in the institute can be made in
in North or East sides but avoid centre, Western portion.
North-east or North-west.
Tube-well or bore well must be made Vastu Advise for Restranauts:
provision in North-east and this area should A well maintained and attractive
be kept light and clean. Overhead tanks must restaurant is what everyone seeks to enjoy
be placed in South-west. the meal of the day. But not every restaurant
prospers or attracts visitors to its premise
Vastu Advise for Instutional buildings: and this can be due to Vastu. A Vastu
Vastu of an educational institution is compliant restaurant not only prospers in
also necessary to make the ambience attracting customers but can earn goodwill
peaceful, progress of students and to achieve
which is an asset for every business.
higher standards in terms of professionalism
It is advisable to make sitting arrangement
and goodwill. Vastu lays down some basic
of restaurant on first floor only.
principles regarding institutes:
Main entrance of the restaurant should
All institutes should be built with East or always be from East or North.
North-east entrance. Reception in restaurant should be better
Leave more space towards the East and placed in Northern side.
North-east while other parts like South, Storage room to store raw material, grains
West and South-west must be used for etc must be ideally placed in South-west.
construction. Kitchen in the restaurant should always be
Classrooms should be made with entrance in held in South-east and avoid other location
East and blackboard in West. or direction for kitchen.
Platform of teacher’s desk must be made Keep the location of restaurant well
some feet high from the ground. recognized because Vastu defected locations
can affect the flourishing business of
Beams in the classroom must be constructed
restaurant.
carefully ensuring that no student sit under Keep the North-east of restaurant clean and
the beam. tidy and also incorporate water source such
Staff room must be made in North-west. water fountain here.
Toilets should also be built up in the North- Toilets should be located in North-west or
west direction. West of restaurant.
Pantry or canteen in the institute should be Generators, invertors, geyser and other
made in South-east corner. electrical equipments should be placed in
Owner or principal’s office must be South-east only.
constructed in South-west or South direction Always tint your restaurant wall with light
only so that she/he can sit facing North. shades and avoid dark and complicated
colours.
Shape of the plot in commercial place plays Things like files, papers and other junk stuff
a significant role in making business healthy must be kept at South-west.
and wealthy, so Vastu suggests having Stationary can be placed in North-west
regular shape plot for restaurant. corner.
Restaurant should not be dark and dingy Cash deposit counters must be located in the
instead it should be well ventilated and North direction of bank.
lighted place. Payment counters can placed western
People sitting on the reception or owner portion.
must face East or North direction while Keep stairs in West, South-west or South-
receiving payment. east.
Avoid beams, pillars, and arches in the
restaurant premise as brings lose Vastu Advise for Marriage Halls:
Marriage halls should have proper
Vastu Advise for Banks: section constructed in proper direction.
Vastu in banks become important for Vastu tells how marriage halls should
security and safety purpose; if it is position every section at place:
constructed according to the Vastu Stage in the marriage hall should be
principles then probably banks would never positioned ideally in West so that Couple
face problem of robbery or theft. Another sitting on it faces East.
significant thing that must be taken while Entrance is ideal in East or North direction.
considering Vastu is placement of
Plot of the marriage hall should be in regular
employees and main head or manager of
bank; and placement or room for money shape for instance square or rectangle while
deposit. avoid round or oval shape banquet hall just
It is ideal to locate a bank in North or East for the sake of decoration.
direction as this direction is ideal for Electrical equipments including dance floor,
construction. music system and even transformer must be
Avoid any kind of obstruction in the main located in South-east.
door of bank and entrance is recommended Cooking arrangement must also be in South-
towards East or North-east or North. east only.
South-east corner of bank should be made Parking should be constructed in North-west
into Manager’s room and person sitting their or South-east.
face towards North.
Arrangement for food and snacks should be
Cash counters must be placed in North with
cashier facing East or North-east. directed towards North-west or North.
Use wooden counters for cash. Sitting arrangement for guests must be in
Employees of bank or staff must be seated in South-west or it could be in North.
West. Mandap for marriage must be arranged in
The main cash room where all the cash is North-east being the Ishaan corner and
accumulated must be placed in South or sacred place while fire must be burn in
South-west opening towards North. South-east corner.
There should always be some water source Toilets in marriage hall must be made in
in North-east which is most auspicious. North-west or West.
Colour play a significant role in making and Room of owner should preferably be
stabilizing wealth matters, so Yellow is
constructed in South-west.
prominent colour.
can lead to more production, increased sales, Heavy machinery should be placed in the
no problem with labour and smooth Southwest, West & South zones.
working. Northeast and centers of the building
More open space should be provided in should be avoided for placing anything
the east and the North side than in the heavy.
West and South side. The heat zone or the burners, boilers,
The sloping of the floors should be ovens, generators, furnace transformers,.
towards East, North and Northeast sides No garbage should be dumped in the
and never towards South, West. Northeast corner of the building or at the
Thicker walls should be constructed in site, north or the east corner should
the South and West Side of the building always be kept free and clean.
and the thinner walls should be in the In R.C.C. framed structure, the number
North and east sides. of columns or the beams should be even
and not odd.
The beam should never run above the
machines & the workers.
The finished goods should be stored in
the Northwest corner of the area.
A pooja room or a temple should be in
the northeast corner and should be kept
neat and clean.
chimneys should be in the Southeast
corner
Vastu Advice for Parking:
The staircase should be in the Southwest Parking area is important now days
side. for keeping car and other vehicles at place
The underground water tank should be in and safe from being theft. A proper parking
Northeast side. area must confirm to Vastu norms so that
The overhead water tank should be in the vehicles parked here are safe. Vastu provide
Southwest corner. rules regarding constructing proper parking
Toilets must be placed in Northwest or area:
Western corners but should never be
Parking should ideally be made in East or
constructed in the Northeast and
North and if it is being constructed in West
Southwest corners.
then South-west must be empty while if it is
Administrative office and other office
in South then South-west must be vacant.
blocks can be constructed in North, East.
The slope of parking roof going downward
Staff quarters, Outhouse should be built
towards the North is considered well
in the Northwest corner.
according to Vastu.
Basement should be constructed in the
Vehicles should be parked towards facing
east, North or Northeast corner of the
East or North.
proposed building.