Vastu Shastra — ancient Indian architecture-science. Alignment of 5 elements + 8 directions + vastu-purusha for house-shop-office-temple. 5,000+ years old.
✦ 8 Directions of House
Ishan (NE): Puja-room, meditation. Water-source. Most auspicious.
East: Main door, study room.
Agneya (SE): Kitchen, electrical.
South: Master bedroom.
Nairutya (SW): Master bedroom, treasury.
Brahmasthan (center): Keep empty.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Vastu mandatory for tenant?▼
Major construction not — but bedroom/puja/kitchen alignment possible.
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