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IshanAgneya
West • East
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Vastu Shastra

Understand the house, flat, workplace, Panchatattva, eight directions and Vastu Doshas with tradition along with modern planning, safety and practical living.

What is Vastu Shastra?

Vastu Shastra is a method of understanding land, direction, sunlight, air, water, use and location in the Indian architectural tradition. In ancient texts, there is a description of the proportions and direction of houses, cities, temples and public buildings. In modern life it should be read wisely with climate-responsive design, clean circulation, natural light, ventilation and systematic zoning.

Traditional architecture and modern architecture should not be opposed. Strength of the building, waterproofing, electrical safety, fire exit, accessibility, sanitation and local building codes come first. Vaastu can be a supportive cultural layer over these professional requirements, not a replacement for them.

Brief meanings of the eight directions

EastLightBeginning and morning lightWestStabilityHeat control and resultsNorthWaterLightness and opportunitySouthStable weightSecurity and controlIshanWater/peaceWorship and opennessAgneyaAgniKitchen and electricityNayurityaEarthStability and weightVayavyaAirMotion and guests
house architectureHouse

house architecture

Ghar Ka Vaastu explains the overall planning of the house, entrance, light, air and balance of rooms along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Openness to the north and east; Relatively stable load in South and WestRead in Detail
main door vastuHouse

main door vastu

In Main Door Vastu, the direction of entry, cleanliness, safety and easy movement have been explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Direction over correct position, lighting, proportion and barrier-free entryRead in Detail
kitchen vastuKitchen

kitchen vastu

In Rasoi Vastu, fire, water, ventilation and clean preparation of food are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, hygienic planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Igneous primary; In the alternative, according to the local planRead in Detail
bedroom vastuBedroom

bedroom vastu

Bedroom Vastu explains comfort, privacy, sleep and emotional stability along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Quiet zones according to room users and house planRead in Detail
master bedroom vastuBedroom

master bedroom vastu

Master Bedroom Vastu explains stability and privacy for the responsible couple of the house with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Traditional preference for the south-west regionRead in Detail
kids room vastuBedroom

kids room vastu

Study, play, sleep and safe development in children's room Vaastu are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:West, North-West or East; According to age and useRead in Detail
Pooja Ghar VaastuPooja

Pooja Ghar Vaastu

In Pooja Ghar Vastu, calm meditation, cleanliness, light and reverence are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Ishaan or the calm part of the East/NorthRead in Detail
living room vastuHouse

living room vastu

In Living Room Vastu, guests, family interaction and daily movement are explained with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Light and open towards north, east or north-eastRead in Detail
dining room vastuKitchen

dining room vastu

Dining Room Vastu explains the convenient connection with food, cleanliness and kitchen along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Practical location in the west, east or near the kitchenRead in Detail
store room vastuHouse

store room vastu

Store Room Vastu explains the well-organized collection of grains, useful items and weights along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Controlled storage in the South, West or South-WestRead in Detail
bathroom vastuBathroom

bathroom vastu

Bathroom Vastu explains bathing, moisture control, drainage and cleanliness along with direction, Panchatatva, hygienic planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Suitable parts of East/North or Northwest; Plumbing FirstRead in Detail
toilet vastuBathroom

toilet vastu

Waste disposal, ventilation and hygienic use are explained in Toilet Vastu along with direction, Panchatatva, hygienic planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Suitable parts of North-West or North-West; Protection from Ishaan and BrahmasthanRead in Detail
staircase architectureHouse

staircase architecture

In Staircase Vastu, vertical movement, structural weight and safe circulation are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:South, west or southwest; engineer-approved layoutRead in Detail
ceiling architectureHouse

ceiling architecture

In Chhat Vaastu, openness, slope, drainage and useful roof space are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:North/East relatively mild; Drainage From Practical SlopeRead in Detail
balcony vastuHouse

balcony vastu

In Balcony Vastu, light, air, view and safe open space are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Openness to the north or east is traditionally favoured.Read in Detail
window and door vastuHouse

window and door vastu

Natural light, ventilation, privacy and circulation are explained in Window and Door Vastu along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Climate, fire exit and security are important along with directionRead in Detail
parking lotHouse

parking lot

In Parking Vastu, the safe movement, slope and entry of the vehicle is explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Useful parts of North-West; structure and turning radius FirstRead in Detail
borewell and water tank vastuWater

borewell and water tank vastu

Borewell and Water Tank Vaastu explains the different balance of water source, storage, cleanliness and load along with direction, Panchatatva, hygienic planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Borewell North-East; The type of tank demands different considerationsRead in Detail
underground water tank vastuWater

underground water tank vastu

Underground water tank Vaastu explains underground water storage, leakage and foundation protection along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Suitable part of North, North-East or EastRead in Detail
overhead tank vastuWater

overhead tank vastu

In Overhead Tank Vastu, height, weight, waterproofing and clean water are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, hygienic planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Structurally sound part of the west or south-westRead in Detail
septic tank vastuBathroom

septic tank vastu

Septic Tank Vastu explains waste management, distance, ventilation and groundwater protection along with direction, Panchatatva, hygienic planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:According to local codes and soil design; Far from Ishan/BrahmasthanRead in Detail
electricity meter and inverter vastuAgni

electricity meter and inverter vastu

Electricity meter and inverter In Vastu, electrical safety, heat, ventilation and maintenance access are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Traditional preference for fire; electrical code paramountRead in Detail
Bhoomipujan VastuPlot

Bhoomipujan Vastu

In Bhoomipujan Vaastu, resolution of land, planning and responsibility before starting construction is explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Coordination of local tradition, approved map and auspicious timeRead in Detail
plot selection vastuPlot

plot selection vastu

In plot selection Vaastu, size, road, slope, soil, drainage and legal use are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Regular shape useful; Technical and legal investigation is mandatoryRead in Detail
factory architectureOffice

factory architecture

In Factory Vastu, production flow, machine load, fire-safety and dispatch are explained along with direction, five elements, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:process-based zoning; Heavy parts are useful in South/WestRead in Detail
office vastuOffice

office vastu

In Office Vastu, focus, teamwork, leadership and client movement are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Stable leadership zone with natural light and workflowRead in Detail
shop vastuShop

shop vastu

Customer entry, display, billing and stock movement are explained in Shop Vastu along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Visible, safe and barrier-free access; stock in rear/heavy sectionRead in Detail
showroom vastuShop

showroom vastu

Showroom Vastu explains display visibility, customer circulation and brand experience with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:main frontage open; Clear lighting and exit planningRead in Detail
Hotel VaastuOffice

Hotel Vaastu

In Hotel Vastu, reception, guest privacy, kitchen, services and fire safety are explained along with direction, five elements, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Balancing direction with operation flow and code-complianceRead in Detail
hospital vastuOffice

hospital vastu

In Hospital Vastu, clinical workflow, infection control, light, air and emergency access are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, hygienic planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Medical planning and building codes are paramountRead in Detail
school architectureOffice

school architecture

In school Vaastu, learning environment, daylight, safety and circulation are explained along with direction, five elements, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:East/North light useful; Classroom acoustics and exits are essentialRead in Detail
temple architecturePooja

temple architecture

In Mandir Vaastu, sanctum sanctorum, mandap, entrance and religious tradition are explained with direction, panchatatva, hygienic planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:According to sect, agem/architectural tradition and siteRead in Detail
Farmhouse VastuHouse

Farmhouse Vastu

In Farmhouse Vastu, the balance of land, water, farming, residence and service areas is explained with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Planning with site contour, climate and agricultural useRead in Detail
flat and apartment vastuFlats

flat and apartment vastu

Flats and Apartments In Vastu, entrance, light, ventilation and room use in fixed structure are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Furniture, lighting and use-improvement more than demolitionRead in Detail
Vaastu of rented houseFlats

Vaastu of rented house

The limited variation in Vaastu of a rented house explains the balance of cleanliness, utility and comfort with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Priority for portable and reversible correctionsRead in Detail
home entrance vastuHouse

home entrance vastu

In Griha Pravesh Vastu, a clean, safe and reverent beginning in the new residence is explained with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Construction completion, coordination of utilities and local MuhuratRead in Detail
safe and locker vastuHouse

safe and locker vastu

Safe and systematic storage of cash, documents and valuables in Vault and Locker Vastu is explained with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Safe placement along a stable South/West wallRead in Detail
Vaastu defects and remediesRemedies

Vaastu defects and remedies

Practical identification of imbalance of direction, usage, element or circulation in Vaastu Dosha and Remedy is explained with direction, Panchatatva, hygienic planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:First the actual problem; Then the smallest safe correctionRead in Detail
simple solutions of vaastuRemedies

simple solutions of vaastu

In Vaastu's simple remedies, lighting, color, storage, plants and space-use correction without demolition are explained with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Prioritize safe, reversible and measurable improvementsRead in Detail
Panchatattva and VaastuDirections

Panchatattva and Vaastu

In Panchatattva and Vaastu the symbolic balance of earth, water, fire, air and sky is explained along with direction, Panchatattva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Practical understanding from cleanliness, light, air, heat, weight and opennessRead in Detail
importance of directionsDirections

importance of directions

Importance of directions Suryapath, climate, usage and traditional direction-qualities explained along with directions, Panchatattva, hygienic planning and modern utility Has gone.

Main ideas:Starting with accurate compass and site orientationRead in Detail
north direction vastuDirections

north direction vastu

In North Disha Vastu, the tradition related to movement, opportunity and water/lightness is explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Keep the north clean, useful and adequately litRead in Detail
south direction vastuDirections

south direction vastu

In Dakshina Vastu, stability, security, heat and controlled load are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Strong boundary and proper shading are useful in the southRead in Detail
east direction vastuDirections

east direction vastu

In Purva Disha Vastu, morning light, beginning and activity are explained along with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Controlled openness to the east and morning light are usefulRead in Detail
west direction vastuDirections

west direction vastu

In West direction Vastu, afternoon heat, stability and results are explained with direction, Panchatatva, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Shading, insulation and controlled openings in the WestRead in Detail
North East VastuDirections

North East Vastu

In Ishaan Kon Vastu, the relationship of North-East with water, light, peace and worship has been explained along with direction, five elements, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Light, clean and open use is the traditional priorityRead in Detail
south-west corner vaastuDirections

south-west corner vaastu

In Naitriya Kon Vaastu, the weight, stability and control of south-west is explained along with direction, five elements, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Stationary uses like heavy storage or master bedroomRead in Detail
igneous angle architectureDirections

igneous angle architecture

In Agneya Kon Vaastu, the relation of south-east with fire, heat and electrical activity has been explained along with direction, five elements, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Safe and ventilated use for kitchen/electricityRead in Detail
northwest angle vastuDirections

northwest angle vastu

In Vayavya Kon Vaastu, the relationship of North-West with motion, air, guests and change has been explained along with direction, five elements, healthy planning and modern utility.

Main ideas:Airy, flexible and short-stay useRead in Detail
Main Door FaultHouse

Main Door Fault

Main door fault identification, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
kitchen flawKitchen

kitchen flaw

Kitchen fault identification, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
bedroom defectBedroom

bedroom defect

Bedroom fault identification, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
Pooja Ghar DoshPooja

Pooja Ghar Dosh

Pooja Ghar Defect Identification, Practical Causes, Non-Damaging Solutions and Safe Solutions for Flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
toilet defectBathroom

toilet defect

Toilet fault identification, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
stair defectHouse

stair defect

Staircase fault identification, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
water element defectWater

water element defect

Water element fault identification, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
fire element defectAgni

fire element defect

Fire element fault identification, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
north direction faultDirections

north direction fault

Identification of North Side defects, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
south direction defectDirections

south direction defect

Identification of south direction defects, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
Ishaan DoshDirections

Ishaan Dosh

Identification of Ishaan Dosh, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
southwest faultDirections

southwest fault

Identification of Nairiya Dosha, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
air faultDirections

air fault

Identification of air faults, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
igneous faultDirections

igneous fault

Identification of fire faults, practical causes, solutions without demolition and safe solutions for flats.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail
Brahmasthan DoshaDirections

Brahmasthan Dosha

Identification of Brahmasthan Dosha, practical causes, non-destructive solutions and safe solutions for flat.

Main ideas:Safe, minimal-intervention repair by identifying the cause of the defectRead in Detail

How to adopt Vaastu practically

First measure:Test the mobile compass several times, away from metal and electrical interference. Set the center and directions on the measured plan.

Identify the real problem:Don't dismiss leakage, heat, darkness, clutter, unsafe wiring and poor ventilation as “energy”.

Small fixes first:Adopt reversible changes like cleaning, room use, furniture, lighting, curtains, plants, and storage.

Demolition Last option:Before changing structural wall, plumbing, staircase or tank, take permission from architect, engineer, society and local authority.

Vastu is a traditional supporting system. It is not a substitute for structural engineering, medical, legal, fire-safety, electrical or financial professional advice.