Vehicle Parking According to Vastu Vastu for Vehicle Parking Placement According to Vastu Shastra, the ideal location for the Garage is North-west side, and as a second option, South-east can be considered. Often, northeast and south-west sides are avoided for car porches which leave the above two suitable for a garage. According to Vastu, the ideal location for car parking or shed is in the South-west, South and West facing direction. Parking in North-east corner of the house should be avoided. However, if by any reason you have no other option than to build car parking in North-east corner then make sure the corner has a slump. Also make sure that south and west walls are strong and solid. Vastu Tips for Placing the Vehicle Location: According to Vastu Shastra, the ideal location for the Garage is North-west side, and as a second option, South-east can be considered. Location to Avoid: South-west and northeast sides of the building are avoided for a garage. The reason...

Syntax According to Vastu Vastu for Syntax (Water Tank) Placement Ideally, the overhead tank should be in the west or south west direction. For the overhead tank which is placed in the southwest direction, it should be at least two feet over the uppermost slab. Due to water, the side becomes heavy which acts advantageous. Water tanks are important in every house and most houses install tanks random in direction wherever it is suitable. Vastu tells some ideal directions to place water resource for better health, wealth and prosperity in house.  Water is an important element in Vastu and if its placement is not accordingly then it creates problems for occupants. Vastu for Water Resource Underwater Tank: Underwater tank should be dug in North-east direction while before digging a sump draw an axis marking from North-east to South-west while both the sides right or left are apt for underwater tank. North-east is an important place in home which is held scared due to which it s...

Money Plant According to Vastu Vastu for Money Plant Placement According to Vastu both Money Plants should be kept indoors in south east direction of living room or hall. A money plant is good for your home and can affect your financial health positively. But you have to make sure you take care of it right. Lots of people keep money plant in their homes because it is believed that the plant brings wealth and prosperity to the dwellers and if the plant is growing at a faster pace then it’s a clear sign of an increase in their incomes and profits. If you are also tempted to grow money plant for all the obvious reasons, then you should know the money plant Vastu. Growing the plant as per Vastu Shastra will allow you to gain the maximum money plant benefits. Otherwise, it will bring financial loss and stress. Vastu Tips for Money Plants Here are a couple of useful tips on taking care of your money plant and how to use it right to get wealthy below. It Should Face the South-Ea...

Shoe Rack According to Vastu Vastu for Shoe Rack Placing The best direction to keep shoe rack at your home is west and south-west direction. You can keep shoe rack, outside of the entrance door. As per Vastu main door is where Mahalakshmi resides. Rack or any kind of blockage on the entrance creates stress in mind, blocks money and increases the negative energy flow. Vastu Tips for Shoe Rack Shoes should never be placed in the north, south-east or east portion of the house. Never keep a shoe rack in the bedroom. Try to keep the shoe rack in West/South West. The ideal location is South-west position of main hall or porch. A difficulty arises when the entrance of the house is in the North to East, as it is customary to place the Shoe rack near the entrance. If there are no options then try keeping the rack outside the entrance if possible. It is not practical to keep the Shoe rack in North West if the entrance of the house is from the North East. Under such circumstance...

Sofa According to Vastu Vastu for Sofa Placing Always place the furniture in the West or South direction and away from the wall to allow the flow of energy even from the back. Avoid the irregular shape like round or oval in the furniture. A neat square or rectangle is the preferred way to arrange the furniture of your living room. Sofa set should be placed in south and west portion of the room. The person sitting on sofa should face north or east directions. If your house faces the north or the south direction, the living room must be constructed in the northeast direction. In a west-facing house, the right direction for building the living room is the northwest side while the southeast direction is considered apt for a south-facing unit. Vastu provides some guidelines for interior decoration of the house. Comprehension of zones is important while doing interior of home. Zones are divided into two categories like negative and positive zones. Vastu clarifies to keep positive ...

Television According to Vastu Vastu for Television (TV) Ideally, the TV should be installed in the Southeast corner of the living room. The north east or the south west directions are best avoided when it comes to placing your TV in the social space in the house so that the positive energies in the room are not blocked. The television is one of the most important electronic gadgets. The whole family gathers around it to watch the daily news, a favorite show or a movie over the weekends. In most homes, the television is placed either in the living room or the bedroom. However, did you know that as per Vastu, there is a recommended direction in which the TV should be placed to counter its negative effects and enhance the benefits that it brings of providing education and entertainment to the family. Television room is a place well known for entertainment. Vastu recommends South-East direction for placing Television in the room. Vastu opposes to place television in North-East or ...

Geyser According to Vastu Vastu for Geyser Placement Geyser and other electrical appliances like heater and switchboard should be installed in South-East corner of bathroom. Bathtub must be located in West portion and provision for washbasin could be made in North-east. There should be windows or ventilators in the east or the north. Bath should be taken in the west side. Geyser unit must be installed at correct height from the ground. A minimum height of 1.8 meters from ground is recommended for geyser installation. To ensure safety, geyser should be fitted away from wet and damp areas like bathtubs and shower areas. Electric geyser is an essential and widely used home appliance. Correct installation of geyser is very important to ensure effective operation and end user safety. Geyser installation should be done as per manufactures guidelines. It is advisable to call qualified electrician or plumber for installation. Important Points for Geyser Installation Sufficient Sp...

Invertor According to Vastu Vastu for Invertor Placement The best place for placing these articles is South- East direction. If it is not possible to keep electrical appliances in South-East direction in a building, then the best option is to segregate these items and keep them in North -West direction of the room. Inverter Placement Inverter and Battery are a power source and should be considered equivalent to power generator. This makes North-West and South-East zones to be the most auspicious zones for Installation of Inverter and Battery. Some of the most in-auspicious locations for installation of Inverter and Battery are North-East, North and South-West Vastu Zones, under a Staircase and above or below pooja room. Whenever fire element like generator, transformer, inverter etc. talked about of their placement in house, shop, business place or factory, the South direction of the building or Agneya Kona/ South- West direction are recommended, because these kinds of applian...

Fridge According to Vastu Vastu for Fridge Placement The fridge is one of the biggest appliances in the house so finding a good place for it is not easy. Usually we try to put it in the kitchen if possible, although sometimes it simply takes too much space. But it’s not really about the room as much as it is about the exact spot where the fridge it’s placed and the way it’s incorporated into the room’s design. If the kitchen is long and narrow, it would be best to place the fridge directly in front, so there’s enough room for the user to open the door without incommoding anyone and without letting touch the walls or cabinets. Fridge should never be kept in the north-east direction. South-east, south, west or north direction of the kitchen is suitable for positioning the refrigerator. South-west should be avoided as this can lead to problems with the fridge. Place the fridge away from direct sunlight because it can heat it up during the summer. The fridge should also be placed ...

Cooler According to Vastu Vastu for Cooler Placement Electrical appliances should also be kept in right directions. Cooler should be placed in northwest of the room. Water Cooler should never be kept in South East but can be kept in the North and East sides. The best place to position your air cooler is right in front of the window. Hotter the air, faster the evaporation and cooler the air blown out by the fan. It's also important to create good ventilation in the room to push the humidity out. In order to do this, you need to open windows in the room. Air coolers are commonly used in houses and small shops as they are less expensive and consume less energy when compared to A/Cs. Air coolers are easy to install and can be shifted from one place to another as per your requirements. Vastu Tips for Cooler Proper Ventilation to Effective Cooling: Unlike air-conditioners, air-coolers work best in the place that is properly ventilated. A ceaseless airflow is necessary for...

Air Conditioner According to Vastu Vastu for AC Placement A.C should be placed in west or north direction. The location of your AC unit is very crucial as a right position of your indoor unit can give an efficiently working AC unit as well as cost-saving AC. Always place A.C in west or north direction of your room. Avoid placing them in South-East direction or North-West direction as this can bring in negative energy. Alternating current (AC) is an electric current which periodically reverses direction, in contrast to direct current (DC) which flows only in one direction. Alternating current is the form in which electric power is delivered to businesses and residences, and it is the form of electrical energy that consumers typically use when they plug kitchen appliances, televisions, fans and electric lamps into a wall socket. A common source of DC power is a battery cell in a flashlight. The abbreviations AC and DC are often used to mean simply alternating and direct, as when t...

Washing Machine According to Vastu Vastu for Washing Machine As per Vastu for bathroom, the door should not be in the southwest direction of the bathroom. For keeping the washing machine, the suitable directions are southeast and northwest. Bathtub can be placed on the west side. The position of your machine desires three primary services. The first one is a water outlet for the used water to flow out. Carefully discussing the requirements with your builder/architect can result in practical solutions to this problem. To sum it up, any wall can have an outlet if it is planned in advance. The second facility that is required is running water supply. If you have the means to afford warm water wash and if your machine supports two inlets, then this is an option. For the majority of users, running cold water is sufficient to wash their clothes. Make sure that the tap/fitting is carefully done. If not ensured, water can drip and flood the interiors of your home. Washing Machine fo...

Dressing Table According to Vastu Vastu for Dressing Table According to Vastu, mirrors should not face north or east. This may reflect away positive energy entering from the north or east direction. For a good health and peaceful sleep, mirrors should be avoided in bedrooms. According to Vastu, if there is a mirror in the bedroom then it should not face the bed. A mirror is a very small object, but it plays an important role in bringing positive energy to your house. It has a significant Vastu component, which is capable of affecting positive as well as negative energy. Traditionally, a mirror is used as looking glass, but few know about an effect it can have on positive and negative energy. Positive Effects If mirrors are placed opposite the locker of your house, this cans double wealth. Placing mirrors in the north direction is fruitful. As north is the center of Lord Kubera- God of Wealth, it is important to keep this direction energetic and positive. To sustain goo...

Dining Table According to Vastu Vastu for Dining Table There can be several different looks to a dining hall- traditional, glamorous, romantic or modern, but there is one thing that remains the same. Every dining is built according to the norms set by Vastu for dining room. If the interiors of the area are not designed as per this system, your perfect space will transform into a depressing, bad-luck creator. Here are a few tips that will help you create an atmosphere which is not just perfect for meals but also for attracting prosperity and luck. According to the experts a dining room must be located in the West. If Dining Table placed in the kitchen, the dining table should be kept in the northwest section and be placed in such a way that the owner or the eldest person sitting will face the north or east and the guest face south or west while eating. The dining room is the room in the house where all the members of the family come together, eat food, talk and have a fun time ...

10 Digapalas (दश दिक्पाल) – The Guardians of Directions In Vedic astrology and Hindu tradition, the universe is protected and balanced by divine powers. Among them, Digapalas (दिक्पाल) or Lokapalas (लोकपाल) hold a very special place. The word Dik means “direction,” and Pala means “protector.” Thus, the Digapalas are the guardians of directions, ensuring harmony and order in the cosmos. According to scriptures, there are traditionally eight Digapalas , but later two more were included, making a total of ten Digapalas . Each Digapala rules a specific direction and is associated with a deity, symbol, and energy. The 10 Digapalas 1. Indra (East – Purva Disha) Deity: King of Devas, God of Thunder and Rain Symbolism: Power, courage, prosperity Role: Indra protects the East, the direction of the rising Sun, symbolizing new beginnings. 2. Agni (South-East – Agneya Disha) Deity: God of Fire Symbolism: Energy, sacrifice, transfor...

Locker According to Vastu Vastu for Locker Room The locker room is a place where all the important things like files, money, jewellery, etc. are kept under security. Every house has a room where a safe or a locker is kept and all the important documents are kept safe. This is the most important thing which requires security and safety from evil eyes. The best location as per vastu for locker room is south. Do not place a locker in the north-east corner of south-west as it may lead to financial losses. Locker room is one of the most important rooms in the house and determines the prosperity and affluence of the house. Everything right from color, size and shape to direction and placement of the room should be correct; else the outflow of money would be greater than the inflow. Also, make sure that the room should be fully secured and safe for keeping cash, jewelry and ornaments. Vastu Tips for Locker Room South is an excellent location for the room. North is alternate loca...

Study Room According to Vastu Vastu for Study Room Study room is a place where one sits peacefully to concentrate on studies. This room should be located at proper place and direction followed by vastu principles. The vibration in this room creates unseen noise making it unpleasing and if the directions of books, table are placed accordingly, this room will always give you peace and knowledge. Vastu Tips for Study Room The study room should be placed either in the Northeast / East or West side of the house. Students must face East/North while studying. A beam should never run above your head while studying. The study room should be well lit and one should not face a blank wall or a window while studying. The book rack should be made on the Southern or the Western wall. The shape of the study table should either be square or rectangle. The size of the study table should not be too big or too small. The proportion of the length & width should not exceed more tha...

Water According to Vastu Vastu for water Water on or near a property should be located in the north, east or northeast. The surface level of water located in auspicious directions should always be below the ground level of the rest of the property. Water has a very powerful influence on Vastu because it acts as a huge energy generator. Any water feature on a property will bring either strong positive or strong negative results to the inhabitants, so it is crucial to determine the Vastu of any water features. If your home is near an ocean or has a lake, pond, river, pool, fountain or well, through Vastu to more deeply understand the influence of water. Two aspects that determine the Vaastu of water Placement Direction of Flow Water on or near a property should be located in the north, east or northeast. There are, however, a few exceptions. The surface level of water located in auspicious directions should always be below the ground level of the rest of the property. ...

Temple According to Vastu Vastu for Temple North-east direction is the best place for temple or pooja room in a house. The placement should be such that you face north while praying. Even facing East is OK but first preferred direction is North. Temple is an integral part of Indian homes and most of the homeowner takes this precaution of keeping things in line with Vastu. Home temple should be designed properly and cautiously as temples are not the matter of sacredness but they relate us our emotions with God and cosmos. Important Vastu Tips for Temple Temple should not share the wall having a toilet on the other side (behind it). Temple should not be placed below a toilet located on the upper floor. Do not place pooja room and toilet facing each other. Make a temple made of wood or marble. Avoid temple made in glass or wood. Design of the temple should be inviting and very attractive. It is auspicious to keep Crystal Kalash, right-hand Shankh, Shree Yantra or Cry...

Kitchen According to Vastu Vastu for Kitchen Kitchen is the most affected area of house from where all kind of energies prevails while an expert Vastu consultant would surely identify about the adverse situation of house if kitchen is placed incorrectly. This important part of house must be placed on its corresponding place i.e. South-east governed by element Fire. Kitchen being the important part of home is the primary contributing factor in the general health and well-being of occupants. The kitchen is the best place to attain better health and improve motivation. Some Important Points for Kitchen To ensure your kitchen is enveloped in positive vibes, the elements of earth, sky, air, fire, and water need to be in balance, according to Vastu Shastra. If necessary, change or amend certain areas in your kitchen to increase positive energy in your home. Kitchens in north quadrant tend to affect health female members. Place water sink in the North-east with the maximu...

Balcony According to Vastu Vastu for Balcony According to vastu, areas like balconies, verandahs and roof play a major role in balancing the overall energy of the house. The best direction to build a balcony or a verandah is the northern and eastern directions of the house. North to north-east and eastern direction is considered as positive directions and south and south-west are considered as directions enhancing the negativity of the house. Any balcony located in the south or south-west side of the house must be covered and closed. A balcony is an important part of the room, it makes the room complete and allows some fresh air and sunlight in the room. Having a balcony is not only good for health, but it is also romantic where you can sit with your partner and have a good time having a cup of tea and talking to each other. But, sometimes making a balcony in the wrong direction leads to fights and problems in the family. A wrong placement can lead to health issues, mental b...

Stair According to Vastu Vastu for Stair A staircase must always be built in the western or southern part of the house. It should not be constructed in the north-east corner, as it is believed that a staircase here can lead to financial losses. In fact, a staircase in any corner except the western or southern corner is believed to lead to losses. A staircase connects two spaces i.e. internal and external as well as one level to another level. A staircase is one of the most important features in any structure. Front door facing the staircase is the most common problem as per Vastu. Consider steps going down towards the North, North East and East as auspicious according to the Vastu. Vastu Tips for Staircase An external staircase can be built in the southeast direction facing east, southwest direction facing west, northwest direction facing north, and southwest direction facing south. Always begin your stairs from north to south or east to west. A turn can also be ta...

Bathroom According to Vastu Vastu for Bathroom According to bathroom Vastu, bathroom should be located in North or North-West portion of the house. If bathroom is located in wrong direction, it can cause health and financial problems. Bathroom should not be in South, South-East and South-West direction. South sided bathroom can cause adverse effects on the health of female members. Combined bathroom and toilet should be in north-west direction. It should not be adjacent to Pooja Room, kitchen and under the stairs. Geyser and other electrical appliances like heater and switchboard should be installed in south-east corner of bathroom. Taps and showers are fixed in north direction. Placing bath tubs in east, west or north-east direction is good. Wash basin and shower can be either in north-east, north or east direction. The North is a good direction for vanity mirror. A water closet should be placed near a window or an outer wall. The door of bathroom should be in North or ...

Drawing Room According to Vastu Vastu for Drawing / Living Room A Drawing room is relatively a new term in the home industry. This room is commonly addressed as the sitting room, and is generally used by the house owner and his family members for relaxation, entertainment and recreation. The Drawing room is a versatile room and is also used for other activities such as watching television, reading books, gossiping with family members, spending time with children, drinking, eating and many more casual activities. The Drawing room is an important component of the house, which makes the house favorable or unfavorable for residence. It is that part of the house where the members spend a lot of time and which is also used to entertain guests. Location of Drawing Room The Drawing room should face east, north or north-east. Alternatively, a north-west-facing Drawing room is also favourable. Heavy furniture should be kept in the west or south-west direction of the living room ...

Bedroom According to Vastu Vastu for Bedroom The Vastu plays a major role in placement and designing of the master bedroom. The way you sleep with your head in different direction and your placement of bed is a major decision which must be taken properly with utmost care.The south west corner of the bedroom is the best position to place the bed. This will increase the mental as well as physical productivity of the person and also increase the working spirit. The door opening of the bedroom should be in the north, east and north east direction of the room. Some Important Points for Bedroom The master bedroom should always be located in the Southwest part of the house as Southwest represents the element Earth which implies the heaviness, which makes it as the ideal place for the master of the house. A great deal of attention should be paid to bedrooms in a house. One should sleep with head towards South, East or West and never in north. There should not be any beam c...

Main Door According to Vastu Vastu for Main Door According to Vastu, the main door enters Urja (energy) in the house through doors and windows. However, the front door of your home is where the major part of energy enters and therefore this door plays a vital role in determining the flow of vibrations experienced by the household. The entrance area should be neat and clean and avoid having a dustbin in the entrance. Your main door should open in a clockwise direction. Door opening in anti-clock direction causes a delay in work, slow progress and difference of opinion among the family members. The main door should not have cracks. The entrance door of the house should be larger than the other doors entering the house. It is good to decorate the entrance of a house with pictures or statues of Lakshmi, Ganesha or auspicious signs such as OM or the Swastika. Inauspicious pictures should not be on the door. Doors should have thresholds preferably made in marble or wood. Display two ...

Shape According to Vastu Vastu for Plot’s Shapes Rectangular Plot: Rectangular plot is auspicious in the ratio of 1:2 and if the length is facing North and breadth is facing West then the inmates reap rich benefits from the plot in terms of health, wealth and prosperity. Square Plot: Square plot having equal length and width is always ideal for any type of construction. This type of plot bestows inmates with all-round success and harmony. Gau-Mukhi Plot: Gau-mukhi plot is one which is narrow from the front area and broad at the back. This type of plot is very auspicious for residential purposes and bestows good health, wealth and prosperity. Sher-Mukhi Plot: Sher-mukhi plot is the opposite of gau-mukhi, broad at the front and narrow at the back. This type of plot is not considered good for residences but can be used for commercial construction. Oval/Circular/Elliptical Plot: These are irregular shapes which are not considered good for any purpose and people livi...

Main Door According to Vastu Vastu for Main Door The main door should always be in the north, north-east, east, or west, as these directions are considered auspicious. Avoid having the main door in the south, south-west, north-west (north side), or south-east (east side) directions. The East and North facing plots are appropriate for house construction. Care should be taken while designing the house facing West and South direction because some directions have positive impacts while the other have negative on occupants of the house. Entrance of a house predicts many a things about the occupants in the house in terms of nature and especially health. Having kitchen right in the entrance is a major flaw in the house and in such cases focus on food is very intense. Kitchen right in front of entrance either on left or right side is problematic for house mates and there is a probability of lethargy, frequent health and stomach problems is quite high. Even a visible kitchen with e...

Directions and Place According to Vastu Vastu for Plot’s Direction and Place The selection of a plot is very important since the plot represents a fixed form that will radiate positive as well as negative energies depending on its location, orientation, shape, and slope and soil quality. The most important factor before choosing a Plot is its direction. While you plan to purchase a plot, prefer North-facing direction as it is considered highly auspicious. East and west facing plots can also be considered, however, south facing land should be completely avoided. Vastu Tips for Plot Direction of the plot: While you plan to purchase a plot, prefer North-facing direction as it is considered highly auspicious. East and west facing plots can also be considered, however, south facing land should be completely avoided. In addition to direction, type of the soil is also important. Shape and Size of the Plot: Ideal shapes for residential plot are square or rectangular which are ...

Colors According to Vastu Right Colors as per Vastu The right combination of colors helps achieve the desired effect. According to Vastu experts, neutral or pastel shades with a tinge of darker hues work well for a bedroom. While the use of bold and bright color tones proves to be energetic and could work against the objective of creating a calm setting. White and light blue are good for the east direction. If the entrance of your house is towards north, the best Vastu colors for the north direction would be green and all its shades. Colors influence our mind and soul thereby enhancing the ability to take decisions carefully and cheerfully. Colour helps you pacify, stimulate mood, gives good health and makes you content. Colors have a profound impact on our psychology, intellect and emotions. Meaning of Colors Red: Red is a bold color. It represents lust, passion, materialism, base energies, bravery, power, drama, emotions, action, passion, aggressiveness, warmth, energy an...