What is Vastu Shastra ?
Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian architectural science that focuses on the design, direction, and energy flow of buildings to promote balance and harmony in life. Applying Vastu Shastra while building, arranging and constructing your house can bring peace and prosperity.
Vastu Shastra’s 30 Most Important Tips for Home
1. Toilet Seat Direction
The toilet seats of your house should face north-south. It can be located in the northwest or southeast corner of the house.
2. Garbage Placement
You should avoid placing garbage bins near entry doors.
3. Kitchen, Toilet & Prayer Room
Kitchen, toilet and prayer room should not be near each other.
4. Height of the House
The house should be higher in the southwest and lower towards the northeast.
5. Idols at Main Door
Placing sacred idols or symbols at the main entrance is considered auspicious.
6. Northeast Corner Cleanliness
The northeast corner should always be clean, uncluttered, and peaceful.
7. Insect Control with Salt
Sprinkling saltwater made from sea salt around the house drive away insect.
8. Study Direction
Students should always face north or east during study
9. Avoid Sitting Under Beams
Avoid sitting or sleeping directly under exposed beams as it causes mental stress.
10. Avoid Negative Paintings
Do not place images of war, violence, sorrow, or crime in the living room.
11. Tree Shadows on House
Large tree shadows should not fall on the main building.
12. Rainwater Drainage
Rainwater and drainage must flow towards the northeast direction.
13. Toilet or Prayer Room under Stairs
Avoid constructing a toilet or puja room under or above a staircase.
14. Tree Shadows During Day
If tree shadows fall on the house between 9 AM to 3 PM, it is considered inauspicious.
15. Sleeping Direction for Pregnant Women
Pregnant women should sleep with their head towards the east for better health.
16. Staircase Door Direction
The staircase door should face east or south. The staircase is best built in southwest or southeast.
17. Ventilation
Northwest is the best direction for ventilation or air exhaust systems.
18. Replace Soil Before Building
Before construction, remove existing soil and use fresh soil to neutralize underground defects.
19. No Toilet in Northeast
Toilets or garbage areas should not be made in the northeast(Ishan) corner.
20. Main Entrance Placement
The main entrance should be in the north or east direction. Avoid placing it in the center, which may bring misfortune.
21. Master Bedroom Location
South or west , Ideally southwest (Nairitya) is the best position for the master bedroom.
22. House Expansion Direction
Expand the house in all directions for balance. Avoid expanding only southeast or southwest, which may lead to financial loss and accidents.
23. Avoid Harmful Items in Bedroom
Storing alcohol, pesticides, or toxic substances in the bedroom can cause anxiety and stress, so don’t store alcohol, pesticides or toxic substance in bedroom.
24. Underground Water Tank
Avoid placing underground water tanks in the northwest—it can lead to family and financial disturbances.
25. Cowshed Location
A cowshed (gaushala) can be built in the northwest corner.
26. Windows & Doors
More windows and doors on the east and north sides are considered beneficial.
27. Land Slope
The land should slope towards the north or east. Water should drain towards the northeast.
28. Direction During Prayer
While praying, face the northeast, north, or east.
29. South-Facing Exit
Avoid having the main exit face south. If it does, it may invite unnecessary obstacles or losses.
30. Enlarged Northeast Corner
If the northeast corner is larger than the others, it brings prosperity and spiritual growth. If it is smaller, it may lead to difficulties.
Conclusion
So in conclusion these 30 Vastu Shastra tips, you can create a house that fosters health, wealth, peace and positive energy. Whether you’re build a new house or improving your current one, these principles provide timeless wisdom for a better life.
