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...

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...

Compass Vastu How to Use Compass Vastu compass is a device that every professional Vastukar takes with itself to ascertain the concerned directions in a place. This tool is one of the prominent instruments that an expert carries to self-check the arrangements, location and directions as per Vastu. Vastu Compass is an innovative self-indicating device helping you to check arrangement according to Vastu as well as suggests arrangements. Vastu compass is a device used to determine the right arrangement for any given place. It is a self–pointing device. This helps the Vastu expert to check the arrangements and placement of things within a structure and suggest alternative arrangements accordingly. The compass guides one to become healthy, financially stable and ensures prosperity in one’s life. Professional Vastu consultants use the compass to determine the right direction and corners for stationing anything. Vastu Compass is an application that will help you find Vastu dir...

Vastu Benefits Advantages of Vastu Vastu finds its references in Vedic knowledge and has come down to us through these years. Everything that exists in the universe, including our bodies, is made of five elements. These five elements are earth (geomagnetic energy), water (gravitational energy), fire (solar energy), air (wind energy) and space (cosmic radiation). These forces have a powerful influence on us, as well as the environment. Each of these elements is associated with a particular direction: water in the northeast, fire in the southeast, earth in the southwest, air in the northwest and space in the center. By balancing these elements in their proper proportions, we will gain the benefits of health, happiness, and prosperity. The east is the source of solar, ultra-violet rays, and the north is the source of magnetic energy. We benefit by keeping our environment open to these life supporting energies. Harmful infrared rays coming from the south and destructive gamma rays co...

Solutions of Vastu Dosh What is Vastu Dosh Vastu - dosh is a projected flaw or deficiency in the known characteristics of the eight directions. These directions have been endowed with qualities based on a classification sourced from the Panch-Maha-Bhutas. It is strongly believed that Vastu which is Science of Structure is a promise to heaven & prosperity. But when most of us live urban life where buildings are constructed mostly without Vastu concepts due to scarcity of land. So mostly perfect Vastu compliance is almost impossible! A Vastu dosh (defects) can be rectified thru changes in the rooms, changing interiors & rearranging objects (placements) using regulators & charged objects. Every Vastu dosh has some remedy and if followed properly, it may bring peace & prosperity some of the remedies to remove Vastu Dosh (defects) which actually is there in the premises of one's residential places or one's business place are given below:  Shri Ganesh...

What is Vastu Defects Defects and Effects of Vastu Basic defect directly affects the house. It is the strongest factor responsible for any problem raised. Counter defect are those which lie in the opposite sector and which are making basic defect stronger. Contributory defect have a bearing on the effects. Compensating factors are those which can minimize the intensity of effects. 4 Types of Defects Basic Defects Counter Defects Contributory Defects Compensating Factors Some Major Defects and Effects Level of North-East high Effects Poverty, No economical progress, Education of children affected. Rounded North-East Effects Mental Sickness/Insanity. Cut North-East Effects Mental/Physical deformity. North-East of Plot Ok but North-East of House is Rounded Effects Decreasing attachment between family members. North-East Blocked, High North-East of the Building Effects Heart problems, Male child fare poorly in studies and mo...

Vastu Purush What is Vastu Purush Vastu Purush is present in each and every plot whether it is big or small. He has a fixed and peculiar body. His head remains hanging down and his body is spread all over the length and breadth of the ground. There is an interesting story in the MATSYA PURAN in which the birth of Vastu Purush is narrated. By reading that story one knows why the worship of the Vastu Purush is necessary before beginning construction of any house. Get the tips on Construction Vastu and Vastu for home to bring the positivity in your life. The Vastu Purush and Vastu Mandala, is the main base of Classical Vastu. It is mentioned in Matsya Puran, that one weird personality emerged from a drop of Lord Shiva’s sweat when he was fighting a war with Asuras. This weird person was cruel and when he was granted the boon of eating anything from the three worlds by Lord Shiva, he devoured everything on his way. The Vastu Purusha Mandala is an indispensable part of Vastu S...

Knowledge of Directions According to Vastu  Vastu for Directions Knowledge The Science of Vastu is based essentially on directions. As such, a thorough knowledge of directions and their significance, according to Vastu, is imperative when constructing a building. Further, to get your Vastu absolutely right, you have to understand the implications of the East and the West directions. Directions play a very important role while constructing the building as per Vastu guidelines. Ever since ages, directions had been very important, people minutely observed the shadows cast by the sun in order to check the direction in past. Nowadays, we use the modern equipment to verify the direction which is the magnetic compass which gives the exact results without any flaws. According to science there are 10 directions but generally for the knowledge we consider only eight directions. 8 Directions According to Vastu Four Major Directions North South East West Four Sub Dir...

Directions According to Vastu Vastu Directions Direction plays an important role in Vastu. Right knowledge of directions is very important to make a building structure according to Vastu. In total there are ten directions. There are total eight main directions, four are major directions (North, South, East and West) and four are sub directions (NE, SE, SW, NW). North, South, East, and West are called cardinal directions and the point where any of the two directions meet is called intercardinal or ordinal point like NE, SE, SW, NW. These directions are given a lot of importance in Vastu Shastra. 10 Directions According to Vastu East (Purva): This direction is governed by lord Indra and he is known to be the king of Gods. It is considered most auspicious & holy of all directions. While sleeping your legs should not face east. West (Paschim): This direction is directed by Lord Varun, the lord of rains. He bestows his blessings in the form of natural water-rain, brings...

Meaning of Vastu Shastra Introduction of Vastu Shastra Vastu shastra is a traditional Hindu system of architecture which literally translates to "science of architecture. “These are texts found on the Indian subcontinent that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry. Vastu Shasta’s incorporate traditional Hindu and in some cases Buddhist beliefs. Vastu Shastra is the textual part of Vastu Vidya. Vastu Vidya knowledge is a collection of ideas and concepts, with or without the support of layout diagrams that are not rigid. Rather, these ideas and concepts are models for the organization of space and form within a building or collection of buildings, based on their functions in relation to each other, their usage and to the overall fabric of the Vastu. Ancient Vastu Shastra principles include those for the design of Mandir (Hindu temples), and the principles for the design and layout of houses, towns, ...