Vaastu-Shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture and construction, which is highly practiced for better living. The House if constructed according to Vaastu principles, the inmates in such houses will enjoy the happiness of life. Whereas the house is against the Vastu principals, it can lead all kind of issues, stress and no peaceful life.
Dr. Mallanna Gangaiwar
Vaastu-Shastra is the ancient Indian science of construction, which is highly practiced for human well-being. The House constructed according to Basic Vaastu-shastra rules, the residents in such houses will enjoy the happiness of life. Whereas the house is not according to Vaastu-Shastra, it can lead all kind of issues, stress and disturbed life.
Basic Vaastu-shastra rules
These are some Basic Vaastu-shastra rules to check when you are looking for an Apartment / House to purchase or on Rent.
- The preferable direction for the entrance of the House / Flat is North, East, or Northeast.
- If you have a Balcony, see that, the slope of the balcony is towards East or North, the drainage pipes should run towards the North, East or Northeast direction.
- The Northeast corner of the House/flat might be either converted into a Puja room or left open.
- The preferred direction for placing the overhead tank is the Southwest, and for the underwater tank, it is Northeast.
Basic Vaastu Shastra Tips for the deeper with individual rooms.
Bedrooms
- The master bedroom should be in South-west or in Southern area. Other bedrooms can be constructed on the Eastern and Northern side of the master bedroom.
- Place a bed in such a way that your head should be towards South while sleeping.
- Allow or Keep the bedroom door open at least 90 degrees, that will allow free flow of positive energy.
Kitchen
- Kitchen is a fire element and fire govern the Southeast direction, so the Kitchen is best suited in the Southeast direction. As a second option kitchen can be in Northwest also.
- Kitchen is the place from where negative energies affect the inmate’s health, so it should not be in the other than Southeast and Northwest.
- Place the gas stove in the Southeast corner, so the person cooking will face East.
- Never construct the bathrooms adjacent to, above, or below the kitchen.
- Kitchen in Southwest leads to UN-wanted expenses
Living room
- According to the Vaastu-shastra Living room in Northeast part of the house is best suited.
- Your house is West facing then the living room can be in the Northwest part of the house.
Bathroom (With Toilet) and Toilet
- The ideal location for only bathroom is Eastern part of the house.
- The Bathroom with Toilet should be in Northwest and South of Southwest direction
- Tap, Showers, and Mirrors should be on the Northern wall.
- Keep the slope in Bathroom towards Northeast so that, water drains in this direction.
Puja room according to Vaastu-Shastra
- Build a Puja room in the Northeast area of the house.
- By performing Puja / and worshiping the everyday will keep the house Vaastu dosh free
- Basically, Puja eliminate all negative energies from the house and also purifies house atmosphere.
- Apply white or Lemon-yellow color on Puja room walls.
Dining Room
- Though, western part of the house is most recommended for Dining area, East and South are also ideal alternatives.
- Avoid irregular shape dining tables such as round, oval, hexagon, etc!
- An irregular shaped dining area (Room) also creates negative flow of energy.
- Paintings of spiritual objects or natural scenery can create happy and enjoyable atmosphere in the dining room.
Staircase
- According to Basic Vaastu, the best location for Stair in the house is Southern part the house.
- However due to one or other reason if the Southwest of the house is unavailable to for a staircase, the next option is the South or West portion of house.
- External staircase can be in East of Southeast, And / or in Northwest.
- As per Vaastu-shastra for Staircase recommends while going up on Stairs, one should face West or South.
- Keep the stairs always clockwise.
Septic tank
- The best location for Septic tank as per Basic Vaastu – shastra is Northwest area of the house.
- It doesn’t matter whatever facing of your house i.e. North, East, South or West, the septic tank must be in Northwest part of the house.
- Avoid septic tank in Northeast at any cost it is totally against the Vaastu-shastra.
- Never ever construct the Septic tank in Southwest part of the house.
- The Septic tank should never touch the compound wall and / or plinth.
Overhead Water Tank
- Best location for Overhead Water Tank is Southwest or West. It Can be located in South also.
- Never locate Overhead Water Tank Northeast as that makes it heavy.
- Overhead water tank in Southeast can leads loss of wealth and accidents.
- Never locate water tank in the center of house, which is a severe defect
Underground water tank
- The best location for Underground water tank is Northeast part of the house.
- The tank can be in North also
- Tank can also build in 5th “Pada” of West direction