Ansector Picture According to Vastu Vastu for Ansector Picture Location As per Vedic Vastu one needs to place the photographs of Pitru's (Deceased elders) on the South of the Southwest wall. This norm is applicable to both residential as well as commercial premises. The rationale behind this tenet is that the Southwest corner (Pada) is called / termed Pitru. As per our Vastu, it's good to keep your late parents' picture in your home. However, don't place the picture right at the entrance. Photos of dead ancestors should always be hung in the corner of southern south- west wall or on the southern wall. Also recommended that do not keep a dead ancestors photo or picture in the worship room, as it will be placed along with idol of a deity, hence avoid the said situation. Best place to hang family photograph is South West. You can also use North West and North West for the same.  Pictures of family members should be placed in North-East direction (if frames are lig...

Plants According to Vastu Vastu for Plant in Home According to Vastu, the plant should be kept in the southeast corner of the living room for good luck and prosperity. The southeast direction is ruled by planet Venus and owned by Lord Ganesha. Plants help detoxify the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide. Hence, Vastu recommends that the plants in your home need to be chosen with utmost care and should be placed in the right direction, to ensure they channel positivity and well-being to the residents hosting them. 7 Best Household Plants According To Vastu Rubber plants: The round leaves of the rubber plant are symbolic of wealth and financial growth in Vastu. They can bring you a lot of commercial success and money when placed in the correct zone of your house. They also absorb a lot of toxins in the air of your indoors and act as a natural air purifier. Lucky Bamboo Plants: Bamboo trees are pretty low maintenance, therefore it is easy to have them around the home. ...

Medicine According to Vastu Vastu for Medicine Placing We generally keep medicines in a place away from moisture or light to prevent damage. However, Vastu prescribes some directions to keep medicines in order to stay healthy and cure prolonged illness. Here are some tips: Medicines should be kept in the north-east corner of the house. Store your medicines in a cool, dry place. For example, store it in your dresser drawer or a kitchen cabinet away from the stove, sink, and any hot appliances. You can also store medicine in a storage box, on a shelf, in a closet. Vastu Tips for Medicine Medicines should be kept in the north-east corner of the house. The kitchen symbolizes health and happiness and is not a recommended place to store medicines. Medicines should not be kept the Puja room. Similarly, avoid keeping the medicines kit in the bedroom. Do not keep the medicines strewn on the dining table as it can attract negative energies. Always keep the medicines inside ...

Documents According to Vastu Vastu for Documents Placing Legal documents related to court cases should not be kept with other documents. They should be placed separately in a wooden box in the north-east corner of the house. As per Vastu, one of the best ways to ensure financial stability is to grow your wealth in the earth corner of the home —the south-west. All your jewellery, money and important financial documents must be kept in the south-west (store such things in a cupboard or safe), facing north or north-east. Vastu Tips Store all the important documents inside a closed cabinet or a safe. Keeps the cabinet containing the documents in the south-west or the north direction. Ensure there is no beam or loft on the ceiling where the cabinet is placed. Do not keep legal documents in the south, the west or the south-east corner. Legal documents related to court cases should not be kept with other documents. They should be placed separately in a wooden box in the no...

Dustbin According to Vastu Vastu for Dustbin Direction Some of the safe zones to place a dustbin in are South of South West, East of South East, South of South East and West of North West. Always opt for softer tones when placing a dustbin in your house. Make sure the lid is always covered and the dustbins are cleaned on a regular basis. Vastu Tips for Dustbin Do not place a dustbin in the North East zone because it will interfere with your mental health and a structured thought process. You will always feel bogged down with tensions and uncertainty. Dustbins should not be placed in the East zone of your house. By placing it here, you will probably feel lonely and will not have a desire to go out and meet people. Moreover, it can act as an obstacle to your growth. Similarly placing it in the South East zone will interfere with your wealth accumulation. When placed in the North, the career opportunities will start to diminish. Do not place a bin at the entrance; else the f...

Store Room According to Vastu Vastu for Store Room The store room should be placed in the north-western or southwest corner of the home. This direction is appropriate as it prevents accumulation of things. In case you want to store heavy equipment in the room, then southwest corner is just perfect. Never locate the store room in the east or north direction. A store room is a place to store materials that are not used often and items purchased in large volumes. Such items need to be stored in a particular direction in the house where the store room should be created. Store rooms show the idea of adjustment and usability. We store excess items in store rooms so that we can use them when the need arises. It should be constructed in a way that it comes out to be a safe and stable. Thus, it becomes important to follow Vastu Tips for creating a store room. Vastu Tips for Store Room Location of the Storeroom: According to Vastu, the right location for the storeroom is in the sout...

Children Bedroom According to Vastu Vastu for Children Bedroom West direction is ideal for children room and must be place there. Keep the bed in South-west portion of room and let your child sleep with head towards South or East direction for peace of mind. Vastu Tips for Children Bedroom Bedroom Position: West direction of the house is the most appropriate direction for planning kid’s room. If you want you can also consider the Northeast, Northwest and Southeast directions but ignore choosing Southwest direction for kid’s bedroom. Position of Bed: Keep the bed somewhere in south-west direction of the room and let your child sleeps with head towards south or east direction for peace of mind. Studying Position: Facing the north direction while studying helps the most, it increases concentration level and positively contributes towards student’s success. Mirrors: Remember to keep the mirrors far from the opposite side of children’s bed as it is totally confined as pe...

Guest Room According to Vastu Vastu for Guest Room There is a very famous saying, “Athiti Devo Bhava” which means guests are equivalent to God. Indian culture has always been very respecting of guests, even treating them at par with God. Indians welcome guests with great warmth and treat them as a part of their family only. A guest room is the place where guest stay and just like other rooms in the house, it needs to follow the right Vastu. It will help the guests completely enjoy their stay and at the same time, spread happiness and warmth in the entire house. In the absence of a guest room that has been planned according to Vastu directions, your guests can become dominating and even bother the peace and stability of your house. The article recommends some beneficial Vastu advice for your guest room. Vastu Tips for Guest Room Direction for the Guest Room: Vastu offers appropriate directions for each and every room. The ideal location to construct a guest room is the north-...

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...