USEFUL VASTU TIPS

   
SOME USEFUL TIPS BASED ON VASTU AND FENG-SHUI
   
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 separate mattresses and bed-sheet.
 
6. Arrange the furniture to form 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 south-east corner in living room.
 
17. Place a happy family picture in living room.
 
18. Please check that there aren't grown high trees like Banyan, Pipal, Thornytrees.
 
19. Please check 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.

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23. The seat in the latrine 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 divided 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 worship room.
Take care that there is enough light and air. Latrine should not be near worship
room.
keep cleanliness and always light insense sticks.
   
Vastu Colour Indication
   

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 Vastu Compass
Complete Vastu Guide

Vastu Sastra (Shastra)

Where we live can influence our happiness, wealth, health, and prosperity. The Vastu
Shastra is the Vedic science of building. When one studies the Vastu Shastra, he learns to
create buildings that favorably influence those things that bring us happiness.
The Vastu Shastra considers the astrological placement of the Sun, Earth, and other planets
during the actual construction. It also considers where the building site is located, the site’s
shape, the proposed building’s shape, the direction the building will face, the location of
gates, entry doors, room doors, windows, and the building’s general design. North and east
are considered important directions—east because it is the direction from which the sun
rises.  
Assessing the Land
When purchasing a property, it is a good idea to stand on the land and feel its vibration for a
few moments. Trust your feelings. If you feel positive about it, consider buying the land. If
not, it is probably not good for you. It is best to buy land where happy and successful people
have lived. A house sold by a person in distress or who is impoverished, should be
purchased only with caution. A dilapidated or haunted house should not be purchased at all.
The land should be cultivatable and should smell good. It is best not to build on nonarable
land. Land that contains many rocks, anthills, many worms, bones, broken pottery, sludge,
and thorny trees should not be purchased. If the center of the land is humped like the shell
of a turtle, it should not be purchased.
The color of the soil should also be considered. White soil is good for brahmans (priests,
teachers, scientists, or intellectuals), red for ksatriyas (rulers, soldiers, or administrators),
yellow for vaisyas (businessmen, farmers or bankers), and black for sudras (laborers,
artisans, craftsmen, or servants).
When you assess the soil, do not just make a surface check, but also dig about 4m (12 ft)
down.
If the soil is black up to 1m (3 ft) down and white or red below that, the land can be
purchased.
According to Vastu Shastra, black and clayey soil is not good for building. If the soil is
crumbly rock, money can easily be gotten. Yellow soil is good for businessmen. 
Another test of land quality is to dig a knee-deep hole (2/3m or 2'x2'x2') and then refill it. If
after filling the hole you have some soil left over, the land is good. If there is no soil left
after filling the hole, the land is average. If the returned soil does not even fill the hole, this
is not a good sign. Such land should not be purchased. This shows the soil’s natural
moisture and aeration.Again dig the same sized hole. This time, fill it with water. If it takes
more than an hour for the water to be absorbed, this is a good sign. If there are many cracks
in the hole after the water has been absorbed, the construction may cost more than you
expect. This is a percolation test done even in the U.S. to test for clay deposits. The cracks
indicate clay soil, which is not best for water drainage and can cause foundation problems,
etc. Also, wastes are not carried away properly, which can bring disease.
Do not purchase land that has been used as a crematorium, cemetery, or a samadhi (tomb for
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committed suicide on it, or if there have been several deaths over the period of a couple of
months.
It is usually best not to purchase land next to a bridge. If the bridge is on the north or east
sides, it definitely should not be purchased. If it is on the south or west sides, that is a safer
purchase.
It is also usually best not to purchase land that shares a well with another property. The land
can be purchased, however, if the water supply is a common well on the north, east, or
northeast side.
A plot of land situated on a hill is also not a good purchase in most cases. It is better to
purchase level ground. If the land to be purchased is on the side of a hill, however, and the
land slopes down toward the north or east, that is all right. If the land slopes to the west, do
not purchase it.
After choosing and purchasing land, plants should be grown on the land. Also, if possible,
keep a cow and her calf on the land for a while to make it more auspicious.  
The Land
The direction that the front of a property faces is important. The best shapes for plots of land
are square or rectangular, facing squarely on the four cardinal directions. A land tilt of 20
degrees, off square by 20 degrees, is acceptable. If the plot is rectangular, it is better that the
longer sides run north to south rather than west to east.
If the plot of land does not squarely face the four cardinal directions, and if the road does
not run in one of the four cardinal directions, the house should be built facing the four
directions The house should be square or rectangular, and the faces of the building should
each be toward a cardinal direction, and not built facing the road.
It is not good to purchase a piece of land squeezed between two larger pieces of land as such
land will bring its owner poverty.
The northeast side of the land should be the lowest side. If the northeast side is at a higher
elevation than other sides of the property, you can dig soil from that one side and use it to
build up the other parts. The land should either slope down toward the north or east, but not
toward the west or south. Land sloping north brings riches, sloping east brings good fortune,
sloping south brings ruin, and sloping west brings financial loss.
It is auspicious if tall buildings or hills do not obstruct the north, northeast, and east sides of
the land. Do not purchase land with such obstructions to those sides because the sun’s rays
will be blocked.Having those same obstructions blocking the west or south sides, however,
bring health and wealth—light coming from the southwest is not beneficial. The sun’s rays
traveling westward are considered harmful. Thus such obstructions block out harmful
rays.For the same reason, a water source located on the southwest side of a building will
cause the owner misery. Similarly, there should be a minimum number of doors and
windows set into the southwest side of a building; the majority of windows should be set in
the northeast side.
The boundary walls around a property should be higher in the west and south and lower in
the north and east.
It is auspicious if the plot has a river or a stream flowing through it on the northeast, or if
there is a lake on the same side. It is not auspicious if there is an electrical power supply or
large electric pole on the northeast side of the plot. A telephone pole is not negative in the
northeast, however. 
There should not be any valley, a depression in the land, or large pit around the land.   

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Construction
Construction should not stop once it begins. Workers should not be unnecessarily pushed to
speed up their work; work for the day should stop at sunset. No construction should be done
at night. A qualified engineer should always oversee the construction.
Building materials should be stored in the southwest corner of the property during
construction. The storage area or structure can also be built in the southeast corner, at least
1m (3 ft) from the property boundary. The guard should stay in a house in the southeast
corner. Thieves will be a danger if the guard stays in the northwest corner, and the guard
should not stay in the southwest corner. 
Order of construction: the well, the storage house, and then the boundary wall.
Roads in Relation to Land
A square piece of land surrounded by roads on four sides is considered very good. It should
be purchased even if at a high cost. A person who owns this land will become wealthy,
healthy, and happy.
If a road runs alongside the property and ends at the northeast corner, that is also very good.
If a road ends on any other parts of the property, however, that plot is usually not good.
A road on the north side of the property is good, but a road on the south side is not so good.
If there is only one road, it is best if it is located on the east side. It is not so good if it is
located on the west side.
If there are roads on only the east and north side, that is good. If there are roads on the west
and north, it is average. Roads on the north, west, and east—that is, only on these three sides
—is not so good. Roads on the north, south, and west is also not so good. It is inauspicious
if there are three roads only on the east, south, and west.Land should also not be next to a T
or Y intersection.

Negative Location of Land

There are other aspects of land assessment that should be considered. The plot should not be
within twice the distance of the height of the house to a public place—a hospital, factory,
temple, church, marriage hall, courthouse, cemetery, or cremation grounds. There should
not be a laundry place, shoe shop, meat shop, or workshop with loud machinery opposite the
property. The house should be at least 25m (80 ft) from the entrance of a temple. The
property’s gate should not face a temple or church, and the shadow of a temple or church
should not fall on the house. If the public place is twice the distance of the height of the
house away from the house, it will have no effect.
Building Material
Only new bricks, wood, and materials should be used when building a new house. Materials
from an old building should not usually be used to build a new one in case those old
materials repeat negative incidents that occurred in the old house. There is unhappiness in
using old things. If there are old materials available, better to sell them and use the money to
buy new materials.
Wood from thorny trees should not be used, as it will have a negative effect. Materials that
have been stored for a long time should also not be used. Iron grills should only be used
when needed.

Shape of the Land

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best if at least the southwest and southeast sides of the land are at 90º angles from one
another. The southwest side of the quadrilateral should definitely not be extended past the
southeast side, even if that means giving away a portion of the plot. Land that extends past
the northeast side of the quadrilateral, however, brings wealth, happiness, and good name.
Land extending on the northeast side is very good. Extensions on any other side are
inauspicious. Extensions of the northwest side will cause you to lose money and peace.
If the land is cut in the corner this is not good. If possible the land to fill in the missing
corner should be purchased. If the land is cut short on the northeast side it is very bad and is
not auspicious; do not purchase it. It is like a headless body.
Round, oval, and triangular plots should be avoided. The house should not be built in the
shape of a diamond, with the corner facing north. L-shaped plots are also inauspicious and
should not be purchased.
It is good if the plot is narrower at the entrance and wider at its rear, but the opposite is not
good.   
Well or Water Source
It is advised that the first construction project for the new house is to dig the well. If water is
used from this well for the construction, it is auspicious for the family who will live in the
house. It is best that the well or water source is on the north or northeast side of the land, or
if water comes from the municipality, it should enter from the northeast side. If you draw a
line from the southeast corner to the northeast corner, the well should be to the right or left
of the line, not on it.
The well can also be in the north or east sides of the property. The well should not be in the
northwest or southeast corners, as this is inauspicious. It is especially inauspicious if the
well is dug in the southwest corner. It is also inauspicious to have a well in the middle of a
house.
Wells should be round. Ideally, the well water should be exposed to sunlight for five hours a
day. It is not recommended to share wells between two properties.
The well should be dug after puja (worship) has been performed on the land at an
astrologically auspicious time. This will insure that the water will be pure.
The well should be dug under an auspicious star, such as Rohini, Hasta, Uttara Bhadrapada,
Uttara, etc. It should be dug on an auspicious day—a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or
Friday. The well should be dug during a downward-facing constellation or star, such as,
Krittika, Purva Phalguni, Mula, Bharani, Ashlesha, Purva Bhadrapada, or Purvashadha.
Water departing from the kitchen and bathroom should flow to the northeast and leave the
house from this side.  

Compound Wall and Gate

The compound wall should be built before the house is constructed. Construction should
begin during an auspicious constellation, and on a favorable day—a Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday, or Friday. It should also be begun during an auspicious day of the lunar month—
Pratipada, Panchami, Shashthi, Dashami, Ekadashi, or Purnima. The compound wall should
not be higher than the house, and construction of it should begin on the southwest side.
The southwest part of the wall should be higher than the rest of the wall. The walls on the
north and east sides should be 53cm (21 inches) shorter than on the west and south sides. If
this is not possible, then the north and east sides should be a minimum of 8cm (3 inches)
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Do not set the gate on the south side. It is best that there are two gates to the compound, so
evil things entering one gate will exit from the other.

Outside of Main Building

It is best if the house is built on the southwest section of the land. Any open space should be
to the north and east. Open space on the west side of the land is not good for the family’s
male members.
It is also good to keep a tulasi plant in the northeast corner. The electric generators should
be situated on the southeast section of the plot, not the northeast, which is inauspicious.
Loud machinery should not be placed near the house.
If there is to be a swimming pool, waterfalls, or fountains, they should be set to the north,
east, or northeast. Gardens, plants, or the lawns should also be set to the north, east, or
northeast. Plants should be less than 1m (3 ft) in height. Swings should be to the north or
east, and should swing from east to west.
Outdoor seats should be placed in the south or west of the open area, and people should face
north or east while sitting.
It is considered inauspicious to block the entrance to a house, such as with a tree or
telephone pole. If one of these things is more than twice the distance of the house’s height
away, it will not have any effect. Trash or dirty water should not be kept near a house’s
entrance (or the entrance to a place of business), and neither should it be kept near the
property’s entrance. An unclean stream or pool of unclean water should not be located in
front of the house. Annexes or outhouses should not be on the north or east sides of the
house, and they definitely should not touch the eastern or northern boundary walls.
A garage, building, or servants’ quarters built separately from the house should be located to
the southeast or northwest of the main house but should not touch any of the boundary
walls. Ideally such quarters should not touch the southeast corner, but should be slightly
west (without touching the east wall). They should also not touch the northwest corner but
should be slightly south (without touching the north wall). They should be established about
1m (3 ft) from the wall.
Parking
Cars should be parked facing east or north. A car should never be parked facing south. If a
car is parked facing west or northwest, the owner will spend a long time traveling.
The parking lot should be in the northwest corner of the property. It should not be located to
the southwest or northeast. Parking can also be located in the basement, on the north or east
side.
A parking garage should not be connected to the compound wall or the main building.
The parking garage should be painted a light color, not a dark color.
Roof
The roof of the house should slope towards the northeast and rainwater should flow to the
north, east, or northeast direction.
Balconies and Verandahs
Balconies, verandahs, and terraces should ideally be built on the north, northeast, or east
sides of the house, not on the south or west sides. If a balcony is on the southwest side of a
house, it should be covered and closed.
The floor or roof over a balcony or terrace should be lower than the floor or roof of the main
building. It is best if the verandah’s roof is slanted toward the northeast. Tin is a good

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roofing material for such structures. The verandah’s corners should not be rounded, and
balconies should not have arches. Flowerpots on the verandah should be small. No creepers
should be planted on a verandah. The seats on the verandah should be set on the south or
west sides.
Shoes can be removed and placed on the verandah. They should not be placed to the
northeast.  

Inside the Building

Furniture, such as sofas, should be placed in the southeast, south, or west sides of a room.
The house’s owner should sit facing north or east, and his guests should sit facing west or
south. It is best that the northeast corner of each room in the house be left empty. If furniture
must be set in the northeast corner, it should be set 15cm (six inches) from the wall.
Do not align doors within the house. One door should not lead directly into another.
It is best when a student studies that he face north, northeast, or east. Therefore a table in a
study room should be placed in the south or west sides of the room. Books should be stored
in the southwest side of the room.
Do not keep money in a place facing south.
When one prays, he should face either north or east.
Beds should face either west or south to insure that when a person rises in the morning, he is
facing either north or east. While asleep, one should place his head to the south, east, or
west, not north. If one’s place of worship is in the bedroom (in the northeast), one should
sleep with his head facing east to avoid pointing his feet toward the altar.Mirrors should be
placed on the north or east walls, not on the south or west walls. Do not keep broken mirrors
in the house. Clocks should be placed on the west, north, or east walls. Clothes should be
washed in the southeast corner of the house.
Medicine should be kept in the northeast corner of the house, and a person should face
northeast while taking it. It is best to nurse those who are ill in the southwest corner of the
house, although the northwest corner is also good.
Rainwater and wastewater should leave the house from the northeast side. It should flow
west to east or south to north.
There should be an even number of columns and beams in the house, not odd.
Doors should generally be made from a single piece of wood and should open on the left
side.
A television can be placed in the southeast side of a room. An overhead water tank should
be located in the southwest side of a building.
Stairways should be on the south, southwest, or west sides of a building.
Certain pictures should not be hung in a house such as nudes, animals fighting, captured
elephants, hunting scenes, trees without fruits or flowers, snakes, owls, bats, vultures and
pigeons.

Entrance Gate and Main Door

The main door of the house should be larger than the other doors entering the house. The
main door should have two shutters and open to the inside of the building. Teak is a good
material for the entrance door.
It is best that a house has two entrances. The exit door should be smaller than the entrance,
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should not be set in a straight line.
When one enters the house, there should not be a wall in front of the entrance. There should
be a door that opens to the next room. A shadow should not fall on the main door. The main
door of the house should not be below ground. Neither should the main door be in the center
of the house, nor in the extreme corners. If the door is set in the north wall, move it east of
center; if it’s in the east wall, move it north of center. If it is set in the south wall, it should
be moved east of center; if it is in the west wall, move it south of center. Some authorities
say that if the house’s entrance is in the west wall. It should be centered.Some Vastu
authorities say that to figure out where to place a main door, divide the house into nine
parts. The door should be in the fourth section of the house from the left hand side. From the
right side of the house, the entrance is in the sixth division from the right.
The main door should not be situated across from the main door of another house. The
entrance doors of two houses should not be exactly opposing one another. Neither should
two houses share a common entrance.
If the entrance of the house is to the south, there should not be a balcony or verandah in
front of the door.
It is good to set gates to both the property and the entrance to the house on the north or east
sides. It is also all right to have the main door on the west wall. It is not advised to have the
main entrance on the south side.
It is considered auspicious if the entrance to the property and the main door of the house are
on the same side. It is not considered good if the main door to the house is on the opposite
side to the entrance of the property.
There should not be an underground tank, septic tank, or canal under the main entrance.
There should not be any abandoned, wrecked buildings in front of the main entrance.
It is good to decorate a house’s entrance with pictures or statues of Laksmi, Ganesh or
Kuvera and auspicious signs such as OM or the Swastika. In auspicious pictures should not
be on the door. Doors should have thresholds. Shoes should not be kept in front of the door,
but to the side. The door should not be slanted, sliding, or circular.

Overhead Water Tank

The overhead water tank should be in the southwest (best) or west corners of the building.
An overhead water tank should not be located in the northeast or southeast corners, or in the
middle of the roof. It is also best that it is not located in the northwest unless the tank is
small and is located approximately 1m (2 or 3 ft) from the building’s corner. The tank
should be elevated at least 1m (2 or 3 ft) above the roof, on a platform. If possible, the tank
should not be made of plastic. If it must be plastic, however, it should either be black or
dark blue plastic, because such colors aid the absorption of sunlight. A dark water tank
while absorbing sun for heat doesn’t encourage microbial growth as quickly as a light-
colored tank would do. If possible, there should be different tanks for the kitchen and
bathrooms.  

The House
It is best if the building’s walls are higher on the west and south sides and lower on the
north and east sides. Also, the south and west walls should be thicker than the north and east
walls, if possible. The building’s floor and roof should be higher on the south and west
sides, lower on the north and east sides. Neither the ground nor the building should be

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higher in the northeast than in the southwest.  Rooms in the House  

Worship (Temple) Room

Worship should be done in the northeast, north, or east sides of the house. It is best that the
temple room is in the northeast corner of the house. The worship room should not be to the
south. The place of worship should be on the ground floor and not upstairs.
The altar should be located on the northeast side of the temple room. The deities or pictures
of the deities should either face east or west, and should not face north or south. It is best
that the Deities face west and the worshipers face east.
The altar should not be set into the wall but should be at least 2.5 cm (an inch) from it. The
door to the temple room should have two shutters.
Toilets should never be above or below the place of worship. White, light yellow, or light
blue are good colors for a temple room. It is good if the worship room is shaped like a
pyramid, sloping inward as it goes upward toward the roof in the four directions.   

Kitchen
The kitchen should ideally be in the southeast corner of the house, its windows on the east
and south sides. There can also be a window on the west side. If the kitchen cannot be in the
southeast corner, it is all right to place it in the northwest corner. But in general, the kitchen
should not be in the north, and should certainly not be in the northeast corner. Locating the
kitchen to the southwest will cause problems.
The kitchen should not be next to or across from a toilet, nor should it be directly in front of
the main door.
Cooking should be done in the southeast corner or on the east side of the kitchen. It is best
to cook while facing east, but facing north is also all right. It is advisable not to put the stove
on the northern wall. The cooking platform should not touch the wall but should be placed
at least 8 cm (3 inches) from the wall. The stove should not be in front of the kitchen’s door.
Electrical items such as microwaves, grinders, and mixers should be placed in the southeast
corner of the kitchen. The sink should be in the northeast corner. The southwest wall should
be used for storage.
The refrigerator should be in the northwest, southeast, south, or west. It should not be
placed on the northeast side. If it is on the southwest side of the kitchen, be sure to set it
away from the wall.
If there is a dining table in the kitchen, it should be placed on the north or west side. The
door to the toilet should not face the dining table.
Kitchens should be painted yellow, rose, red, orange, or chocolate brown. If possible, do not
paint the walls white or black.
Living (Sitting) Room
The living room should be on the north side of the house. Furniture should be square or
rectangular, not round or oval. It is good if the ceiling slopes down toward the northeast
direction. The air-conditioner should be in the west, not the southeast. Furniture should
mainly be in the west and south section of the room.
The walls should be painted white, yellow, green, or blue, never red or black. Depressing
paintings should not be placed on the walls.
Bedrooms
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upper story in the house, the master bedroom should be on this floor, in the southwest
corner. Adult married children can also use this room. Younger children, however, should
not use it because that will cause trouble in the household. Bedrooms on the northeast side
of the house will also cause trouble.
The children’s bedrooms should be in the northwest or west. The younger children’s
bedroom can also be on the east side of the house, Newly married couples should not use a
bedroom on the east side. Guest bedrooms are best located in the northwest corner, but can
also be located in the northeast corner.
Bedroom walls should be painted a light rose, dark blue, dark green, gray, etc. Some
authorities say that the walls should not be painted white or a light yellow. The door should
be set in the east, west or north, and should ideally be one shutter.
One should sleep in his own house with his head facing east or south. If one is staying in
someone else’s house, or while traveling, he should sleep with his head facing west. One
should never sleep with his head facing north. Upon rising from bed, the right foot should
be placed on the floor first. If one is to study in the bedroom, the east side should be used.
The wardrobe should be located on the northwest or southwest side of the bedroom. TV,
heaters, and air conditioners should be located in the southeast corner.
The southwest corner of the room should not be vacant. An attached bathroom could be
built on the west or north sides of the room. It is best not to keep the safe in a bedroom, but
if this is the only place for the safe, it should be located on the south wall, opening north.   

Safe Room
Money, valuables, or a safe should be stored in a room on the north side of the house. This
is the side of Kubera, the god of wealth. The door to this room should be facing north or
east. The walls should be painted yellow, because yellow leads to an increase of wealth.
If a safe is large, it can be placed in the south, southwest, or west sides of the house, but it
should always be set a few inches from the wall. It should not be in the southwest or
southeast corner, and should definitely not be in a northeast corner. The safe should face
north and open toward the north or east. It is inauspicious to have a safe opening to the
south—this will cause a loss of money. The safe should not be located under any beams.
Safes should be installed on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, when the Sun is in
the constellations of Dhanishtha, Rohini, Uttara, Swati, Shravan or Punarvasu.

Dining Room
The dining room should be located on the west side of the house, or on the east or north side
of the building. If the kitchen is on the ground floor, the dining room should not be on an
upper floor but should also be located on the ground floor.
The door leading into the dining room should be on the east, north, or west side of the room.
It should not have arches. The house’s main entrance door should not face the dining room’s
door. It is best to face east or west while eating. The head of the family should face east
during meals. Other members of the family can face east, north, or west, but it is not
advisable to face south.
The dining table should not be round or oval but either square or rectangular. It should not
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 east
sides of the room. No toilets should be attached to the dining room.   

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Bathrooms
Bathrooms can be on the west or northwest sides of the building, but not on the eastern or
northeastern sides. The toilet room should also not be located on the southeast, the
southwest, or in the center of the building. The morning sun falling on the body after
bathing is good, so windows should be set in the north or east sides of the room.
Ideally, toilets should face south, not east or west (in the direction of the sun). The toilet
should be located on the west or northwest side of the room and should be built 30–60cm (1
or 2 feet) above the ground. An attached bathroom should be on the west or northwest side
of a room, never on the northeast side.
Sinks should be placed on the northeast, north, or east sides of the room. Bathtubs should be
located on the northeast, west, or east sides.
Bathroom walls should be painted white, sky blue, or another light shade. Do not use black
or dark red.
Water should leave the bathroom from the east or northeast side. Water should not leave
from the southwest or southeast directions. The overhead septic tank should be on the
northwest side of the house.
Study Room
The library or study should be located on the west side of the building, but should not be
located in the corners of the house. When using a library or study, it is best to sit facing east
or north.
The bookshelves should not be in the northwest or southwest corner. Books should be in the
east, north, or west sides of the room.
The door should be two-shuttered and should be located in the northeast, north, or west.
Windows can be set on the east, north, or west walls. The walls should be painted white, sky
blue, cream, or light green.
If one will not sleep in the room, a pyramidal shape (walls sloping inward as they go
upward towards the ceiling) will help study and meditation.

Storage Area
The storage areas should be located in the northwest part of the building, but not in the north
or east. The storage room door should not be on the southwest side of the room. Storage
cabinets should be located on the west or north sides of the room. Butter, ghee, oil, and
cooking gas should be kept in the southeast corner.   

Stairways
Best to build stairways on the southwest, or if necessary, on the south or west sides of the
house.
Do not build stairways on the northeast side, as it will cause loss of wealth. The staircase
should go up from east to west or north to south. The same stairway that goes to the upper
floor should not also go down to the basement.
Stairways should be built with an odd number of stairs—9, 11, or 15 steps, for example. The
number of stairs should not end with a zero if you must build an even number—there should
not be 10 or 20 steps—because it is best to begin climbing steps with the right foot and also
to end the climb on the right foot. This is not possible when there is an even number of
stairs. The right foot is equated with gain, the left with loss. Circular stairways are not good.

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The doorway at the top of the stairway should be at least 20cm (8 inches) lower than the
doorway at the bottom of the stairs. Broken stairs should be repaired immediately to avoid
accidents.
The stairway should be painted a light color. The worship room, safe, or toilet should not be
located under a staircase.   

Basement
Basements should ideally not be built under the entire house. If that is impossible, use only
the northeast section. Heavy equipment can be kept on the south and west sides.
It is best that the basement should only be in the northeast side of a house. It can also be
located on the east side of the house. It should not, however, be located only on the south,
southeast, or west side.
The floor of the basement should slope downward towards the northeast. The walls should
be at least 3m (9 ft) high. The basement should be painted white but should not be blue. The
heater, water heater, or electrical panels should be in the southeast corner of the basement.
Since sunrays do not enter basements, this highly reduces the basement’s positive effect on
the persons living in them. Therefore, a basement should not be used for living as far as
possible. Basements are also not good places to conduct business. The basement’s effects
will be improved if one-fourth of the basement is above ground.
Mezzanine
A mezzanine or loft should be built on the south, west, or southwest sides of a room.

Position of Rooms
Directions Ruling Planet Room
North Mercury Living (Sitting) room safe
Northeast Jupiter Worship room living room
East Sun Living room bathing room (no toilet)
Southeast Venus Kitchen
South Mars Kitchen storeroom
Southwest Rahu Master bedroom heavy storage
Children’s bedroom store room
West Saturn
study    
Guest room bathroom grain storage
Northwest Moon
room
Upper Floor
It is best that there are more doors and windows on the north and east sides of the building.
There should be fewer windows and doors on the upper floors than on the lower ones. It is
also said that the number of doors and windows on the upper floor should not equal the
amount of doors and windows on the ground floor. The ceiling height of the rooms on the
upper floor should be less than the ceiling height of the rooms on the ground floor.
If only part of the upper floor is used, this part should be built in the southwest area. The
balcony should be on the north, east, or northeast side. The balcony should not be in the
southwest corner.

Bedrooms and studies should be located on the upper floor. A storage area for heavy items
should be located on the lower floor, and not the upper.

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Trees and Plants
It is always good to grow a tulasi plant on one’s property. Tulasi should be located on the
north, northeast, or east sides of the house, or in front of the house. Trees should not be
planted directly in front of the house’s main entrance. There should be an even number of
trees on one’s property, not an odd number. Trees should be planted on the south or west
sides of the house. Ideally, they should be planted on both these sides rather than on only
one side. It is not good to plant a tall tree on the north, northeast, or east sides of a building.
Smaller trees may be planted on the east or north sides, but no trees should be planted in the
northeast corner. Tall trees should not be too close to a building as they block the sunlight.
A tree’s shadow should not fall on the house. Large trees should not be located too near the
house as their roots can damage the foundation and compound wall. Also, the roots of large
trees absorb sunlight quickly, meaning these positive rays will not be received by the
building. Do not allow tree branches to touch the house.
Stone sculptures and rock gardens should be located on the southwest side of the house
because they are heavy.
Thorny plants should not be planted near the house. Cactus should not be planted at all.
Thorny plants other than roses have a negative energy.
Ideally all thorny plants should be pulled up and destroyed.
A list of good trees to plant: coconut, neem, betal, sandalwood, lemon, pineapple, bilva,
almond, jackfruit, pomegranate, mango, amla, and katha.
Banyan and pipal (aswatha) are sacred trees; they should usually only be planted near a
temple or at a sacred place.
Creepers or other plants should not be grown by using the building or compound wall as
support. Creepers should only be grown in a garden, and they should have their own
independent supports.
Plants should be planted during auspicious constellations. Saplings should first be planted in
clay pots and only later placed in the ground. This enables them to grow better.
If a tree must be removed because it is inauspicious or for other reasons, it should be
removed in the months of Magh or Bhadrapada. The day before cutting the tree, worship it
and express regret that it must be removed from its rooting. Promise to plant a new tree in
its place. Do so within three months. When cutting the tree, it should fall east or north, not
south or west.  
Worship of Land
Certain rituals can be performed before construction on the plot begins. The land should be
installed at an auspicious time, during an auspicious constellation. Mondays and Thursdays
are auspicious days for such rituals. Ideally, a qualified astrologer should set the time of
installation.
Worship should be done in the northeast corner of the land.
Before installing the land, it should be cleared. Dirt, stones, holes in the ground, and trash
should be removed. Thorny bushes should also be uprooted and removed.
The installation should not be done if a woman in the household is more than seven months
pregnant. The groundbreaking ceremony for the house should only be done during the
Uttarayan period, when the sun is in the northern hemisphere, and when the days are longer
than the nights, from June 21 through December 20.

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House Warming
Before entering a new house, a house-warming ceremony should be performed. A good
time to enter a new house is in the period of Uttarayan, from June 21 through December 20,
in the months of Vaishaka, Shravan, and Margashirsh, in the constellation of Uttara, Magha,
Ashwini, Swati, Pushya, and Revati, on an auspicious day. It is good to confirm this time
with a qualified astrologer.
Ganesh-puja, Navagraha-puja (worship of the nine planets), and worship of the
Vastupratima (building deity) should be performed. The residents of the building should
then circumambulate the building. Then puja should be done to the threshold.

Purchasing the Adjacent Plot

If one wishes to purchase the land adjacent to one’s own property, it should be purchased on
a Monday, Thursday, or Friday, during an auspicious constellation such as Vaishaka, Purva,
Ashlesha, Mrig, Revati, Mul, or Anuradha.The land one already owns can be extended to
the north, east, or northeast. The northwest corner should not be extended. If a plot is
available in the southwest, west, or south sides, it should not be purchased, as it will cause
misfortune and loss.
If the northeast plot is available, purchase it. It is best if the adjacent lot on the northeast
side is at a lower elevation than the land already owned. If such land is purchased, the
dividing wall should be taken down. As far as possible, you should not construct buildings
on this land.

Vastu Compass
 
SELECTION OF SITE
   
Several things need careful consideration while going in for construction of a building. The
most important of all these is selecting the right plot or site. Sand and its surroundings bring
peace and harmony or pains and sorrows in life. Thus it is always advisable to consult an
expert on Vastu Shastra before buying a plot or purchasing a house, flat or other buildings
instead of calling him in at a later stage to design the building, do supervision and other
work. By the time the damage would have already been done.

FROM WHOM NOT TO BUY A PLOT

According to Vastu Shastra, a plot or site of land should not be purchased:

1) From those who became insolvent

2) From person suffering from leprosy

3) From lunatics

4) From people who have left the country, etc.

  
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possession of charitable trusts, land without any title deed should not be purchased. Land
containing boulders, ant hills, worm hills, bones and skeleton etc, should not be acquired.

DIRECTION OF THE PLOT

Plot facing East is good for scholars, philosophers, priests, professors, teachers etc.

Plot facing North is good for those in power, administration and those who work for
government.

Plot facing South is good for business class and for those who work in business
organization.

Plot facing West is for those who provide supporting services to the society.

ENVIRONMENT OR SURROUNDINGS OF THE PLOT

This is most important. If the surroundings are not good, we suffer in many ways.
* Plots which are fertile with plants and greeneries are very good.

* A river or big canal nearby and if it is in North side and water flows from West to East, it
is good.
   Similarly if it is on East side of the plot with water flowing from South to North, that is
also good.
   But plots with rivers or canal flowing on West or South side of the plot should be avoided.

* Hills, hillocks, mounds of Earth, big boulders etc on the Southern, South West and
Western sides of
   the plot is good : in other sides, it will mar the progress.

* There should be no graveyard, cemetery or tomb adjacent to the plot or in front or back.
  
* Location of temples near the plot also affects the imamates. Temple on the right side of a
plot cause material loss, on the left, grief and sorrow, in front, obstruction to progress and in
the 100 feet apart, those disastrous result are avoided.
  
* Similarly plot very near to Cinema-theatres, schools and colleagues are to be avoided.

OBSTRUCTION IN FRONT OF MAIN GATE OF PLOT

If there are obstructions of the undernoted types before main gate of the plot, following
problems will arise as per BRAHUSANHITHA.

1. Big Tree-obstruction to the progress of children,

2. Gutter or Ditch-grief,
3. Open well- mental problem,

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 4. Corner of another building-mental unrest,
5. Water drain-draining of income by unwanted expenses,
6. Straight street-affecting longevity of inmates,
7. Dilapidated house or walls-affecting prosperity,
8. Staircase railings-sadness,
9. Pillars; Electric and telephone post-affecting females.

According to VASTURAJ VALLABH and BRAHUSANHITA these are called VEDH

DOSHA. But in between the plot and obstacles if there is a public road, these deficiencies
are nullified.
Similarly, if the distance between the obstacles and the house is two times the height of the
house, these deficiencies will have no effect. For example, if the height of the house is 11
feet and if the obstructions are more than 22 feet away, Vedh Dosha vanishes.

SURROUNDINGS OF NEIGHBOURS
The surroundings of our neighboring houses on all sides also affect us.

 Rain water falling from the roofs of neighbors should not flow into our plot
particularly from North or East direction.
 The affluent of neighbor should not flow into our plot.
 In the North East side of the plot high-rise or tall buildings should not be there
because such high rise buildings give rise to mental unrest. But if they are in South,
South West or Western sides that will be auspicious to the buyer of the new plot or
house.
 In between two neighboring big plots, a smaller plot should not be purchased.
Similarly between two tall buildings, a small house should not be bought. This will
make the buyer poorer day by day.  

A plot measuring 180 feet By 100 feet (180*100) was purchased by three parties.

Here the person who bought plot C turns out to be most prosperous while owner of plot B

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has to face all sorts of trouble.
CHECKING UP MATERIALS that come up while doing excavation for construction.
RESULT
MATERIAL
1. Stone Increase of wealth
2. Bricks All types of wealth and prosperity in future
3. Copper or Metals Prosperous life
4. Coal Sickness and loss of wealth 
5. Bones of animals Obstacles to progress
6. Snake or Fear of these animals and obstruction to
Scorpion building's progress
Destruction of wealth, reduction in longevity of
7. Anthill, Termites
life
8. Straw, eggs Death, Unnecessary expenses
9. Cotton Sorrow
10. Pieces of wood Has to abandon the house and run away
11. Skull Unwanted quarrels, litigation
12. Horns of cow wealth and prosperity
13. Gold, Silver,
All type of comforts
Coins
14. Zinc, Brass
Fortune and comforts
pieces
15. Rags (torn
Quarrels and fights
clothes)
16. Iron or steel
Death
pieces
  
 
GETTING RID OF SHALYA DOSH (Soil Deficiency)
If the soil is found defective as above it must be purified or cleansed before starting any
construction in the plot. Shastras have laid many ways for getting rid of SHALYA DOSH.
  
 

SLOPES OF PLOTS
Slope, size, shape, direction, proportion, location of openings, surroundings, etc. of a plot
have significant influence both positive and negative, on the inmates of building constructed
on it. According to Vastu Shastra the shape of the ground surface also influences the fortune
of the occupants. As a rule the plot should be elevated in South and West directions, sloping
(declining) towards East and North so that water flows from West to East and from South to
North. This type of plot brings joy and happiness, good children and all the success in life to
the occupants of the building erected on it. According to Shastras a plot is divided into two

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parts like this :  -  -  -
The Moon's place that is South Western portion of the plot
should be elevated and the Sun's place, that is North and
Eastern portion should be at lower level. Such a plot will
bring joy and happiness, good children and success in life
to that family. On the other hand, if Sun's place is elevated
and Moon's place is depressed, the owner and family of
that house will become poorer day by day, suffer from
diseases and get entangled in quarrels and litigations and
lose everything gradually. Following diagram shows the
effects of slope, that is low level or depression at each
corner.
The slope towards mid point,
that is all sides elevated but mid
point depressed means
continuously fighting with
diseases and losing every thing.
If only Southern direction
remains high leveled, it will
bring bad effects. Sometimes
even death will result.
                There are several
permutations and combinations
of steep and low levels in
different directions with varying
effects. A Vastu consultant will
be of real help in selecting the right plot for size.
Another important point to be kept in view is that the plot should not be too high or too low
in level to the abutting roads.

SIZE OF THE PLOT

Bigger the size, it is better.
ANNEXTURE-1
SHAPES
Like different sizes and shapes of human beings, plots available are also of different shapes
and sizes. The summarised effects on the inmates of plot of different shaped plot are :

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Serial Shape of the
Figure Effects
No. plot

Square (all Very auspicious,

corners straight brings health,
1.
and at 90°) wealth and
shaped happiness.

Good and
Rectangular auspicious.
2.
Shaped Brings all round
prosperity.

Good for
constructing
3. Circular Shaped   circular Shaped
buildings only.

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 Owner loses
financial status
4. Wheel Shaped
and faces
poverty.

Causes all types

Odd Shaped
5. or problems and
(irregular shaped)
poverty.

Affects progress
and causes
6. Triangular Shaped
problems from
government.

Not good for

residence. Can be
Bhadarshan used for special
7.
Shaped type of buildings
like government
buildings only.

Causes wants
and poverty,
even
8. Cart Shaped imprisonment.
The owner has to
run here and
there like a Cart.

Not good if used

for cattle shed,
9. Long bar Shaped
the cattle reared
here perish.

Will have very

bad effect on the
Damru shaped (a
eye sight of
tiny size musical
inmates. Also
10. damru with deep
everyone in the
bend in the
house will lose
middle)
discretion fright
judgement.

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 Affects health,
Visham Bahu involves in mates
11. (disproportionate in court
shouldered) litigations, drives
them to poverty.

Will cause loss of

Drum or Dholak or wife and other
12.
Mirdung Shaped female members
of the family

Creates loss of
wealth, cattle
etc. This can be
corrected and
13. Hand-Pan Shaped
used if other
aspects conform
to Vastu
principles.

Varahan Mukhi Causes death of

14. Akaar (pig faced brothers and
Shaped)  relatives.

Causes to the
owner and his
family members
15. Turtle shaped plot
imprisonment,
untimely death
and murders.

Window shaped
The inmates of
plot (used for
this plot lose
16. hand winnowing to
mental peace and
separate grains
face poverty.
from chaff)

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 Inmates of this
plot face fear of
17. Bow shaped plot
theft, loot, attack
by enemies etc.

Muslakar plot
It brings enmity
(long oval like plot
18. and loss of
with cut in one
friendship
side)

This is considered
good if all other
Vastu principles
Hexagon shaped
19. are followed. Is
plot
said to be helpful
in progress of
family members.

Loss in many
Ellipitical plot (a
ways like money,
20. regular oval
women and
shaped)
respect.

Such plot should

not be inhabited
before making it
Polygonal plot a rectangular plot
21.
(Panch Mukh) otherwise it will
bring legal
litigations and
false allegations.

Is auspicious and
Octagonal (Astha
22. will bring all
Kon) plot
round prosperity.

People who live

on this plot face
23. Pot type plot problems and
obstacles for
progress.

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 Not good for
residential
Simha Mukh (lion
purposes. Is very
24. faced) like a lion's
auspicious for
face wider in front
business
organisation.
Auspicious
Gaumukh (cow provided the
faced) like a cows roads are in
25.
face narrow in Southern and
front Westeren sides of
plot.
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PROJECTIONS, RETRACTIONS AND CLOSING OF CORNERS

Plots are always not available in the shape of perfect square, rectangular or quarrangle.
Projections means an additional space which when substracted from the plot, makes it a
regular square or rectangle. While retraction means an additional space which when added
to the plot, makes it a regular square or rectangle. The effects of projections, retractions and
closing of corners or the inmates are as follows :
Serial PROJECTION IN
SHAPE EFFECTS
No. DIRECTION

Health, wealth,
happiness and
1. North East
progress will be
the results.

Wealth and
North East projected
prosperity, peace
2. towards as well as
of mind and
North
plenty.

Good for women

North-West
3. organisations and
projected at West
politicians.

Suffering of
women, mental
North West problems, heavy
4.
projected North expenditure and
losses in
business.

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 Losses and
South East extended
5. harrasment by
at East
government.

Health problems,
South East extended
6. litigations decline
at South
in income.

South West Misery to women

7.
extended at South folk and sickness.

Bad names to
makes, mental
South West
8. problems to
extended at West
women, loss of
wealth.

CONTRACTIONS OR RETRACTIONS (CHOPPING OFF) OF

CORNERS
Mars progress
and prospects.
Loss of children
and wealth.
9. North East
Mental unrest and
sickness leading
to happiness all
around.

Disease, loss of
10. North West wealth, fear of
life and theft.

Poverty and
11. South East
diseases

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 Sickness of wife,
12. South West mental worry and
unhappiness.

CLOSING OF THE CORNERS

13. North East Disastrous

Wealth will be
destroyed and
14. South East children's
progress in
affected.

Progress of the
family will be
15. North West effected leading
to bankrupty and
mental problems.

Permitted without
16. South West blocking the
pathway.

   
Vastu Compass

CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Which room should be constructed in which direction, if this is not kept in
mind while planning a house, the whole building may go against the principles
Vastu Shastra and it will create lot of troubles causing irreparable harms and
loss to the owner / inmates.

  
   

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 SOME OTHER RELATED TOPICS

1. Doors of each room should be facing East.

2. Bedrooms should be in South and West.
3. Placement of mirrors on South and West wall are inauspicious.
4. While sleeping head should be in South or West but never in North.
5. Pooja room should be in North East. All idols and photographs should
be facing East or West.
6. Toilet seat should be in North-South only. It should not be in East-
West.
7. Out houses should not touch the compound wall of North and East
side.
8. Stairs should always be in clock-wise direction.
9. Anything underground should be in North or East.
10. Anything above ground should be in South or West.
11. Porch should not touch the North or East compound wall.
12. Big trees should not be grown in North or East. They should be in
South or West side of the   house.
13. Face East or North while reading or transacting any business deal.
14. Face East while cooking, West is allowed if there is no alternative, but
never face South while cooking.
15. Total number of doors and windows should be in even number for
each floor, but should not end in zero like 10, 20, 30. The width of
the door should be half the height of the door. The door should not be
too high, too low, too wide or too narrow. The doors should be
rectangular and square doors should always be avoided.
16. Ventilation should be looked after and good cross ventilation should
be present.
17. Never put the poster of crying girl, war scene, sexy scenes, angry
man, owl, eagle etc : they are  inauspicious.
18. Doors should open inside the room and not outside.
19. In bed rooms, always use bed of four legs only. Never use box type
bed because it stops the air circulation under the bed which is bad for
health.
20. Never eat or drink in standing position.
21. No room should be built under the stairs.
22. The cupboard in the wall should be in the Southern or Western part
direction of the house.
23. In thse kitchen, grinder, fridge, shelf and other heavy items should be
towards South and West wall.
24. There should be no water body in front of any entrance door of the
house.  

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THE BUILDING MAP OF EXTERIOR FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSES

Q. What are the factors to be  kept in view while preparing the
building Map of
    Exteriors ?

A. Proportion of width and length of the building :

    The ratio between length and breadth of the building should normally be
1:1 or 1:1.5 or maximum
    1:2. It should not exceed 1:2 in all circumstances. The building dimension
should preferably be
    longer in North-South, shorter in East-West.

GROUND LEVEL :
  
Ground level should be higher in West, SouthWest and South as compaired to
East, North and NorthEast. It is better to keep NorthEast the lowest.

FLOOR LEVEL :
 
Floor level should be higher in South, SouthWest, SouthEast and Western
portion and lower in North, NorthEast and East. The water should flow
towards East or North and not in other directions. Central zone should be
even.

ROOFING:
 
It is better to keep roofing sloping towards East and North. 
                                                            

SLOPY ROOFS / SLANTING ROOFS :

  
Now a days it has become a fashion to keep roofs deeply slopy : 

(1.) Keeping the roofs sloppy symmetrically on all sides : or

(2.) If the slope is on East or North sides only, keeping the East or North or
both sides down. The idea
      is to keep South and West heights in level. Slanting towards South or
West only should be
      avoided as that will lead to serious health problems.

BUILDING HEIGHT :
 
There are two options :
(1.) Height can be equal every where in the building.
(2.) Keeping South, SouthWest and West higher as compared to other parts

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of the building.
      Conversely North, NorthEast and East should be lower in heights.

TERRACE / PORTICO / PORCH / BALCONIES :

 
All these should be located only in North, East and NorthEast sides of the
building to bring health, wealth and happiness. Balconies should face North
and East.
  
  
MEZZANINE FLOOR : ( a projected floor in between ground and first floor as
seen in Cinema
                                     theatres)
This should be placed in West or South side of the building.

CELLARS / BASEMENT :
 
Normally building cellars and basement rooms etc. below the road level of a
house should be avoided. Due to paucity of space now a days building cellars
or basement is being widely adopted. Care should be taken to keep the height
of the cellar or basement projecting up above the road level to some extent.
Cellars or basement covering the entire plot is all right. If it is to be
constructed only in a portion of basement it should be located only in North,
NorthEast and East sides preferably with entrance from NorthEast. If
constructed on SouthWest that should be used for heavy storage. NorthWest
and SouthWest portion should be used for servants, car parking etc.

If cellars or basement are built in South, SouthWest and West and used for
living that will create mental tension and loss of wealth for inmates.

STAIR CASE:
 
Placing stair case in North or West zone turning right in the middle and
emerging in the first floor facing East or South or SouthWest zone is also
auspicious. While climbing one should face West or South up to middle point
and after that one can face any direction; emerging at the end at NorthEast
portion is considered auspicious.

It will be auspicious to keep doors both at beginning and at the end of the
stair case. It is also essential to ensure that the stair case does not touch
Eastern or Northern wall.
The steps should be in odd numbers like 11, 17, 23 etc. In other words, if the
number is divided by 3, the remainder.

SERVANT QUARTERS :
  
The best place to construct servant quarter is South-East or North-West
corners. Care should be taken to ensure (i) not to block the corners at
SouthEast or NorthWest. (ii) the quarters should not touch the walls on East
or North.

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GARAGE FOR CARS:
  
The best place for garage is South-East or North-West and the garage walls
should not touch the walls on East or North.

CHOWKI OR SECURITY CABIN OR GUARD'S ROOM :

  
A regular concrete shelter or alternatively a wooden chowki is made in South-
West or other place near main gate. The shelter should be facing East or
North. It is important to ensure that the watchman can easily see every
movement from a distance itself.

OVER HEAD TANKS:

  
North-West or South-West zones are the right places for overhead tank. Since
it is of having weight at a height, South-West is the best. Precaution should
be taken to ensure that the overhead tank does not touch the main building.

UNDER GROUND RESERVIOR OR WATER TANK :

  
The right place for underground reservior or water tank is the NorthEast, the
place of Eshwar, the God Supreme. The next choice is East Zone on the
Northern side.

SWIMMING POOL :
 
The best place to locate a swimming pool is the NorthEast side. It is better to
build the swimming pool in a corner ( and not exactly at junction of North and
East points ) where privacy is ensured.

WATER CLOSETS OR LAVATORY :

 
For this Southern or Western side should be used. South-West or North-West
corners and central place of the house or building should never be used for
this purpose. If possible Eastern and Northern side should also be avoided.
The person sitting in water closets should face North or South or South-West
and never the East Direction.

TREES :
 
Vastu concepts regarding the plants and their plantation must be kept in mind
so as to make your home not just superficially beautiful, but also Vastu
oriented. As a general rule, gardens in homes or factories should always be in
the North or West and of the compound. The South-East and South-West are
not to be selected for any kind of garden or plantation. Fruit bearing trees or
trees with good foliage are always preferred to thorny trees. Care should be
taken not to grow trees which have huge penetrating roots as it can prove
harmful for the house.

OUTER GATES :
  

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Generally gates in North, North-East and East directions are auspicious and
good. Roadfacing South is not generally preferred. In South road plots,
SouthWest gate should be avoided. South-East gate is a better choice. In a
plot facing West (road on Western side) SouthWest main entrance gate
should be avoided; NorthWest gate is a better option. East or North direction
is the best for placing main gate.

HEIGHT :
  
Height of the building should be uniform to get the most advantageous
results. There must be uniformity among projections or elevations. The higher
or lower level of the building in any of the eight directionshas the following
effects as given in Shastras :

DIRECTION LOWER HIGHER

1. North Brings good, comfort Harmful in every sense
and prosperity

2. NorthEast All prosperity benefits Poverty and sufferings

3. SouthEast If lower than Nairitya, If higher than Nairitya, it

it is auspicious, but if is inauspicious, if higher
lower than Vayaya or than Eeshan or Vayaya, it
Eeshan, fear of fire brings wealth.
and enemy and
breeds ill.

4. East Name and fame, long Loss of children

life

5. South Diseases, loss of Economic and health

wealth and brings benefits
economic difficulties

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR FORTUNE BY PROPER LAYOUT OF YOUR

OFFICE

First of all an ideal site, free from any of Vastu defects should be selected. After
selecting the site, in designing a lay-out for industry and providing for utilities special
attention should be paid for the following aspects :

1. The sloping of floors should be towards East, North and North-East, More open
space should be left in the East and North side.
2. Building's height can be equal in all sides, otherwise South and Western sides
should not be taller in height as compared to East and North.
3. Well, bore well, underground reservoir, sink, pools, swimming pools etc. should

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 be located in North-East or Eastern zone, preferably between MidEast and
NorthEast.
4. Stair cases should always be provided in South West part of the building.
5. Overhead water tank may be erected in South West, South or West. Its height
should be more than that of buildings height in North East corner.
6. Toilets may be placed in North West or South East. North East and South West
corners should be strictly avoided for this purpose.
7. Weigh bridge or weighing machines may be placed in North West or Central
East.
8. Parking of heavy vehicles like trucks, tractors, trollies or cranes etc, should be
on the roads outside or if it is to be inside, they should be parked in South West
zone.
9. Cycles, scooter, cars, light commercial vehicles can be parked in North West,
North or East side of buildings. North East should always be free from any
parking of vehicles.
10. Lawns with big avenue trees can be developed on South and West sides.
11. Small lawns with fountains etc (without big trees) can be developed in North
East, North and East also. Here only small plants can be grown.
12. Administrative and other office blocks can be constructed in North, East, South
or South West keeping the heights of these buildings lower than that of main
factory.
13. Staff quarters may be built on East without touching East wall, in North, West or
South East. Multi storied flats may be constructed in South zone without
touching main factory building.
14. Staff canteen may be placed in South East.
15. Guard Room should be placed near gates in such an advantageous position so
that the guards can see approaching persons, vehicles etc. without any
obstruction. North East direction should be avoided for a guard room or security
cabin. For East facing gate the security office should be on South East side of
gate, and for North facing gate it should be on North West side.
16. Time office should be placed near gate for entry for workers but not in the South
direction.
17. Heavy plants and machineries’ should be erected in West, South and South West
zones leaving the North West and South East corners. North East and centre of
the building should be avoided for placing heavy machineries’.
18. Light and auxiliary machines, work equipments and tools can be placed in
Eastern and Northern sides except in North East, North West and South East
corners.
19. Generator, boilers, ovens, oil fired or electric furnaces, switch gears, capacitors,
transformers, control panels, smoke chimney etc. all should be located in South
East.
20. Heavy raw materials stores may be placed in South West, South or West.
21. Semi processed materials can be stocked in South or West sides.
22. Finished goods stores, packing and forwarding can be in North West, in East or
South East. North West is preferable. North East should always be avoided.
23. Maintenance workshop may be in South, South West avoiding North East and
centre. Maintenance and consumable stores should be nearer to the workshop.
24. A temple (even a small will do) in the North East corner should be built and
maintained neat and clean. No material should be stacked here.

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 25. Toilets in the administrative building or in other parts of factory or mill should be
made in South East or North West area and if septic tank is to be built for that
purpose, it should be built in between North and North West or between East
and South East.

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Useful 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 should 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.
 

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 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.
 
Do not have a toilet or puja room under a staircase.
 
A well in the middle of a house or plot is very inauspicious.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Vastu (FAQ)

 1.       What is Vastushastra?

Answer - VASTUSHASTRA is an ancient Hindu practice to construct buildings in

harmony with natural forces for well being of humanity as a whole. It is a rich Hindu
philosophy, which is given in a number of ancient works including Vedas. It is the
traditional Indian system of architecture and design of Vedic origin. Vastu means the
dwelling of humans and Gods. Many Vastu rules are derived from 'Vastu Purusha'
who is depicted as a man lying with his head pointing northeast, in a grid of usually
64 squares. The different directions and sectors are assigned to different Gods and
Guardians. 

 2.       What is the main object of Vastushastra?

Answer - The object of Vastushastra is to provide guidelines for proper construction

of houses, shops, commercial buildings etc. Vastu determines the position of the
house with regard to points of a compass and dictates the proportions of every detail
in building, lines, directions, skylines, elongations, levels, slopes, water
(underground and overhead), kitchen, bedrooms, toilets, staircase, heights of
ceilings and roofs, entrances, location of doors and windows, compound walls and so
on.

3.      Why one should apply Vastushastra?

Answer - Vastushastra is a result-oriented science and gives definite and immediate

results if applied properly. It defines the proportions and details of building
elongation, slopes, water tanks, kitchen, bedrooms, stairs, heights of roofs,
entrances, doors, windows, walls etc. Living in harmony with the nature is theme of
Vastushastra. Vastushastra is important for construction of houses, villages, towns,
and cities.

4.       Does Vastushastra brings prosperity?

Answer -Yes, Vastushastra suggests ways in which we can live in tune with the laws

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 of nature, so that we can be healthy, peaceful and work efficiently that results in
prosperity.          

 5.       Whether Vastushastra is linked to any religion?

Answer - Yes, it has been developed by Hindus, but being an art and science of
structures, it can be used and applied irrespective of the religion.       

 6.       Which deity is worshiped in Vastu Shastra?

Answer - The ancient text of Vastu Shastra mentions various Gods from Hindu
mythology fixing their locations on the site and prescribing the offerings to be made
to them. We should treat our house like a human being, like a good friend who gives
us comfort and protection. We can also give a personal name to our house. In
Vastushastra it is known as Vastu Purusha. The 'Vastu Purusha' is said to be the
spirit of the site. It's in the form of a human male and lies on the site with his head
towards the east, his posture fitting exactly in a square. Aesthetically correct
dimensions of rooms, doors windows and even the structural members like plinth
and pillars can be determined on the concept of ‘Vastu Purusha’. Even the interior
can be made by the posture of the 'Vastu Purusha' and the norms, which specifies
where and how the structure should be built, so that it does not injure him.
               

 7.     Which is the ideal plot?

Answer - A plot is square if all four sides are straight and equal in length and it has
equal angle of 90 degree at all four corners. Square is the best shape of a plot.  A
plot is rectangular if it has four straight sides and equal angles of 90 degree at all
corners with opposite sides of equal length. A rectangular plot having its length not
more that double the breadth (length and breadth not more that 1:2) is a very good
plot.  

             

 8.       How one can determined direction of his plot?

           

Answer - Direction of a plot can be determined by any of the two modern simple

methods by using a compass, the device for finding direction which has a freely moving
needle which always points to the magnetic North. make two lines crossing each other
dividing a paper in four equal parts at 90-degree angle. Place a compass on paper in the
middle of your plot and align it with two lines in the North and the South of the needle of
the compass. Extend these lines on the plot and mark it to have exact direction. 

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 9.     What should be the proportion of length and breadth of house?

 Answer - The proportion between length and breadth should be 1:1 but it should
not exceed 1:2 ratio.  

 10.Does the size of house affects the fortune of the person who is living in it?

           

Answer - Yes, the size of length, breadth  both effect the fortune of the person who
lives in it.  

                   

 11.      Which is the best location for bedrooms?

Answer - The Southwest portion of the house is meant for bedroom for adults. It
may be located in the South, and will be congenial for comfortable living. Master
bedroom may be on the upper storey, if any, in the Southwest portion of the house.  

                  

 12.      In which direction one should sleep?

Answer - Direction of a person while sleeping also has importance in Vastushastra.

One should never sleep having head towards the North Pole and legs towards the
South Pole. However one may sleep having legs towards the West and head towards
the East for mental peace, good thoughts and spirituality.  

                    

         

 13.      Which is a good location for children room?

Answer - Children room should be in the northwest or West Side. To have a better

concentration they should have a separate study close to their bedrooms.  

            

 14.  Whether there is any principle in Vastushastra regarding location of Kitchen?

 Answer - Location of kitchen has health implications. Presiding deity of the

Southeast is Agni, the God of fire; hence kitchen may be located  the southeast
corner of the house.  

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 15.  Whether Location of studyroom has any effect on Vastushastra?

    Answer - One should face the North or the East or the Northeast while studying and
he will be shining more. Therefore the best locations for study room are the north,
east, or northeast. These directions attract the positive effects of Mercury increasing
brain power, Jupiter increasing wisdom, Sun increasing ambition and Venus helps in
bringing about creativity in new thoughts and ideas.  Books may be kept in the
Southwest side of the room. Study room may have door on the East or the North, or
the Northeast  

           
            

 16.      Which is the best location for Dining room?

      Answer - The dining room should be located in the East or the West or the North
nears the kitchen. Northwest corner is good for perishable goods. Dinning room may
be in the Northwest direction, which leads to quicker consumption of food.  
 

 17.  Is there is any location of bathrooms prescribed  in Vastushastra?  

Answer - As per Vastushastra, the East is the place for the bathroom. Attached
bathroom may preferably be in the North, or the East of a bedroom. Shower, bathing
tub and wash basin in the bathroom may be in the Northeast, or the North or the
East direction. One may have bath in the North or the East area in the bathroom.
Bathroom should never be constructed in the center or in the southwest corner of
the house. 
   

                               

 18.    What should be the best location of Drawing room?

Answer - Drawing room should be preferably in the Northeast or the North or the

East but not in the Southwest portion of the house. More vacant space should be
given in the Northeast corner of the drawing room.. Door is preferable on the East
towards the Northeast side.  

                         

 19.   What should be the best location of storeroom?

Answer - Storeroom should be made in the Northwest or Southwest portion of the

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 house. It is very beneficial if grains and other provisions are stored in the Northwest
store. All heavy things may be stored in the Southwest of the storeroom. Garbage
may be collected in the Southern side portion of the house.  

           

 20.   What are the things thar are to be kept in mind while selecting a plot ?

Answer - The major factors to be kept in mind while selecting a plot are : 

Geographical surrondings & Level of the land.

And Roads around the plot. 

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Feng Shui is the ancient chinese art of living in harmony with the environment to lead lives of
contentment, abundance and happiness. This also includes a strong, loving and harmonious
relationship, as without this we are unlikely to be contended and happy. The sole purpose of this
article is to help you making this a reality in your life.

Feng Shui can help you attract and find the right partner
Feng Shui can enable you to retalize a current relationship.

    

THE MAGIC SQUARE

Each horizontal, vertical and diagonal row added up to fifteen.
 
4 9 2
3 5 7
8 1 6
1. Ch'i is the universal life force that is found in all living things. It is created by anything
beautiful in nature, such as meandering stream, and in anything that is done perfectly.
   
2. SHARS There is both positive and negative ch's. Negative ch'i casually known as shar. Ch'i is
created by straight lives or angles that are pointed directly at one's home. They are particularly
bad if they are aimed at the front door. If any shar is however present, there is a remedy for this;
a fence, hedge as trees should be used to conceal the straight read heading towards your property.
  
3. THE AMAZING PA KUA :
 
WEALTH FAME MARRIAG

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 E
FAMILY & GOOD
CHILDREN
HEALTH LUCK
MENTORS
KNOWLEDG CAREE
and
E R
TRAUEL
   
Each of the nine areas that make up the three by three magic square relate to different aspect of
lives. Activation of each area gives the positive effects of the respective fields.

TIPS TO IMPROVE THE MARRIAGE SECTOR

 
1. If the marriage sector of your home is gloomy and badly lit, any relationships are likely to be
sluggish and apathetic. One can increase the amount of light by opening blinds and curtains
during the day. At night, keep this part of the house well lit, until you are ready for bed.
  
2. Crystals are effective way of attracting light into any area that you wish to activate. Thus
marriage sector should always have attractive crystals for increasing the power of this sector.
  
3. There should be no CLUTTER in this area. CLUTTER has the effect of disrupting the smooth
flow of ch'i through the house which cousequently causes problems. Many people are inclined to
hoard things, just in case they need them again in future. Clutter can reveal itself in many
different forms. Like, if you deposit your clothes all over the floor when you go to bed at night,
you are effectively cluttering up the room for the next eight hours.
Clothes restricts you and holds you back. If you are looking for a new relationship, you need to
particulars attention to the clutter in your home.
   
4. Place something in this part of the house that relates to your personal element, or the one
things which you think symbolises love to you. Like place the heart shaped glass wall hanging
which was presented to you by your first love.
   
5. A dusty ornament or any entity which is not in use, when placed in the marriage sector
indicates a tired, and lack luster relationship. Keep everything clean, fresh and sparkling and you
will bring those qualities into your relationships.
  
6. The marriage sector should appear attractive and welcoming. It is a good idea to keep items of
furniture and other objects in this location that you consider attractive. In this part of the house is
appealing and welcoming, you will want to spend time here. By doing this, you will
subconcousciously send positive energies out into the universe which will attract the right person
to you.
   
7. Spend time in the Marriage Sector of your home. Think only pleasant thoughts when you are
there. This part of the home should be an oasis of peace and tranquillity.
  
8. Do not spend time in the Marriage Sector when you are feeling unhappy, stressed or angry.
We attract to us what we thing about. Consequently, this is a good area to sit in and think about

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the love and happiness that is coming to you.
   
9. If there is any problem in this Sector you feel depressed regarding all such matters, it is
advised to use the following Feng Shui cures : - - - 

A.BRIGHT OBJECTS :Mirrors, lights and crystals, especially lead glass crystals are examples.
  
B.LIVING OBJCTS : Plants, flowers, ponds are quariums are good examples. Artificial replicas
also serue the same purpose. Consiquently, artificial flowes, a ceramic animal, or a painting that
depicts live animals and plants would act as an effective remedy.
   
C.SOUNDS : Wind Chimes and bells that make pleasing sounds in the breeze are good
examples.
  
D.MOVING OBJECTS : Mobiles, fountains, and fans are examples of objects in this category.
  
E.HEAVY OBJECTS : Boulders, large stones and statues are the examples.
  
F.HOLLOW OBJECTS : Flutes and wind chimes are good examples. (are should be taken than
the wind chimes should always be hollow to allow the ch'i to rise inside them.
   
G.COLORS : Colors, particularly when used in cunjunction with five elements make useful
remedies.
  
H.ELECTRICALS OBJECTS : Streos, radios, television all create music.
  
I.INTUITION : We can sometimes be drawn to put a certain object in a particular place, without
really knowing why. It pays to follow our intuition in this way, and use it to create effective
remedies.
Figure 2-B

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The pa-kua fits neaty over homes that are square in shape. The pa-kua fits over rectangular
shaped houses also.
Figure 2-C

   
In figure 2-C the marriage Sector is missing. Needless to say, this will have an enormous affect
on the marriage and relationship prospects of the people living in this house.

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Fortunately, there are a number of remedies that can be used to rectify this problem. Like placing
a lamp on a pole in the garden in the position where the corner of the house would have been
regular in shape. Hanging wind chimes and plant trees in this position is also one of the
remedies. However it is not always possible to do this. If your home is an apartment, for
instance, this position might be in the middle of your neighbour,s living room.
Another remedy is to hang crystals in the windows of the two walls that mark off the missing
Sectors. This has the effect of symbolically squaring off the house. If there are no windows on
these walls, mirrors can be used. Mirrors are one of the most effective of Feng Shui remedies
and, in this mistake, a large mirror should be placed on each wall. The mirrors reflect back what
they capture and, in effect, make the missing corner disappear. Mirrors should be as large as
possible. Small mirrors symbolically cut off people,s heads and feet, so, generally spealsing, a
large mirror is more effective from a Feng Shui point of view than a small one.

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Vastu Purusha
Vastu Purusha is the god for construction of structures and buildings. Once upon a time, an
unknown person came into existence and he obstructed the earth and the sky with his huge body.
The Devtas suddenly caught the person and threw him below with his face down, and whichever
part of the body of the person was held by different Devtas, the Devtas became presiding deities
of that part of the body. The creator, Brahma, had made the person as “god of the house” -
‘Vastu Purusha.’
There is another interesting story of Vastu Purusha in Matsya Purana. It narrates the birth of
Vastu Purusha. In an encounter with a Rakshasa called Andhikasur, Lord Shiva became tired and
exhausted, and he began to sweat profusely. A man was born out of the drops of Lord Shiva’s
sweat. He looked very cruel. He was very hungry and began to make penance to appease Lord
Shiva and to get a boon from him. Lord Shiva was pleased with his penance and appeared before
him. The devotee prayed to Lord Shiva, “Oh Lord! Please permit me to eat away all the three
worlds.” Lord Shiva granted his prayer. He got possession of all the three worlds and was about
to eat the terrestrial world. The celestial beings, Brahma, Shiva, and the demons were terrified
and they caught hold of the devotee and encircled him. Forty-five deities caught hold of the
devotee and pressed him down. This Devotee has been in that position ever since that time. Lord
Brahma blessed him and said that he would be the deity of all the plots and constructions, and
offerings would be made to him. In return Vastu Purusha is said to be taking care of the inmates
of the building. 

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