Vastu Shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture. Even small adjustments can dramatically improve home energy, family harmony, and prosperity.
✦ The 8 Directions
| Direction | Element | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| North-East (Ishan) | Water | Puja room, meditation |
| East | Air | Main door, study |
| South-East (Agneya) | Fire | Kitchen, electricals |
| South | Earth | Master bedroom |
| South-West (Nairutya) | Earth | Master bedroom, treasury |
| West | Air | Children's room, study |
| North-West (Vayavya) | Air | Guest room, garage |
| North | Water | Office, treasury |
| Center (Brahmasthan) | Sky | Keep empty |
✦ 21 Practical Vastu Tips
Main Door (Most Important)
1. Main door should face East, North, or NE for best energy.
2. Main door should be larger than other doors in the house.
3. Door should open inward (outward opening = wealth flowing out).
4. No door directly opposite to main door (energy escapes straight through).
5. Place a toran (decorative hanging) and ganesh idol at entrance.
Living Room
6. Living room ideally in North or East.
7. Sofa against South or West wall (head facing North/East).
8. TV/electronics in South-East.
9. Mirrors on North or East walls only (never South wall).
Kitchen
10. Kitchen in South-East (Agneya - fire element).
11. Stove should face East while cooking.
12. Sink in North-East corner of kitchen (water + cooking opposite).
13. Never place stove and sink directly facing each other (fire-water conflict).
Bedroom
14. Master bedroom in South-West (Nairutya - stability).
15. Bed head should face South or East while sleeping.
16. Never sleep with feet pointing South (death direction).
17. No mirror facing the bed (energy disturbance during sleep).
Puja Room
18. Puja room in North-East corner of house.
19. Face East or North while praying.
20. No deities should face each other.
21. Keep puja area clean, well-lit, and uncluttered.
✦ Color Guide by Direction
| Direction | Best Colors | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| North | Blue, Green | Red |
| North-East | White, Light Yellow | Black, Red |
| East | Light Blue, White | Dark colors |
| South-East | Red, Orange, Pink | Blue |
| South | Red, Pink | Blue, Black |
| South-West | Brown, Beige | Light colors |
| West | Blue, Grey | Red |
| North-West | White, Cream | Red |
✦ Plants for Home
Auspicious Plants - **Tulsi**: North-East corner — daily worship - **Money Plant**: South-East — for wealth - **Bamboo**: East — luck and prosperity - **Rose**: South-West — for love - **Neem**: North — air purification
Avoid Plants Inside - Cactus (negative energy) - Bonsai (stunted growth metaphor) - Dried flowers (death symbolism)
✦ Water Elements
- ✦Aquarium in **North-East** (energy + wealth)
- ✦Fountain in **North** direction
- ✦**No water features in South** (counters fire element)
- ✦Keep water flowing — stagnant water = stagnant energy
✦ Common Vastu Doshas (Defects)
South-Facing Main Door **Remedy**: Place Hanuman idol on main door. Recite Bajrang Baan.
Kitchen in NE **Remedy**: Move if possible. If not, Vastu shanti puja + always keep clean.
Toilet in NE **Remedy**: Major dosha. Do "Hari Om" mantra. Place tulsi plant nearby.
Bedroom under Stairs **Remedy**: Avoid completely. Use as storage instead.
Beam over Bed **Remedy**: Cover with false ceiling. Or shift bed.
✦ Vastu for Office/Shop
- 1**Owner's seat**: South-West corner, facing North
- 2**Treasury**: South-West (most stable direction)
- 3**Reception**: North or East
- 4**Storage**: South or West
- 5**Restroom**: North-West only
- 6**Main door**: East or North
- 7**Office shrine**: North-East
✦ Quick Energy Boosters
- 1**Sea salt in 4 corners** of house — absorbs negativity (replace weekly)
- 2**Camphor lighting** in evenings — purifies air
- 3**Bell at entrance** — ring on entering/exiting
- 4**Cow dung** dab at front door — traditional purifier
- 5**Daily diya in NE** — at sunrise
✦ When to Do Vastu Shanti Puja
- ✦After buying new house
- ✦After renovation
- ✦During unexplained troubles
- ✦After family member's death
- ✦Before major events (marriage, business launch)
✦ Modern Approach
You don't need to demolish your house for Vastu compliance. Use: - Pyramid yantras for dosha correction - Color/decor adjustments - Plant placements - Mirror positioning - Light and water elements
✦ Conclusion
Vastu Shastra is not superstition — it's environmental psychology backed by 5000+ years of observation. Even small changes can have measurable effects on mood, focus, family harmony, and financial flow. Start with the simplest tips and gradually align your space with these timeless principles.