Ancient Indian Architecture
Vastu Shastra Guide
Vastu Shastra aligns your living and working spaces with natural forces — the five elements, cardinal directions, and planetary energies. Browse by room, direction, or life area.
Room-wise Vastu
Vastu guidelines for each room in the home
Bedroom Vastu
The master bedroom should be in the south-west corner of the house. Sleep with y…
Kitchen Vastu
Kitchen belongs in the south-east corner (Agni kona — fire corner). Cook facing …
Pooja Room Vastu
The pooja room belongs in the north-east corner (Ishaan kona). Idols should face…
Living Room Vastu
Living room should be in the north, east, or north-east. Sofa against the south …
Bathroom & Toilet Vastu
Bathroom belongs in the north-west or west. Never in north-east (severe dosha) o…
Study Room Vastu
Place the study room in the east, north, or north-east of the house. Sit facing …
Dining Room Vastu
Place the dining room in the west or east of the house. The head of the family s…
Children's Room Vastu
Place children's rooms in the west or north-west. Bed should be in the south-wes…
Guest Room Vastu
Place the guest room in the north-west corner of the house. This direction (Vayu…
Garage Vastu Shastra
Place the garage or car parking in the north-west or south-east of the house. No…
Direction Vastu
What each compass direction means in Vastu
North-East Vastu (Ishaan Kona)
North-east (Ishaan kona) is the most sacred zone in any building. Place the pray…
South-West Vastu
South-west is the earth element zone — the heaviest, most stable corner. Place t…
North Facing House Vastu
North facing houses are generally auspicious — north is Kuber's direction (wealt…
East Direction Vastu
East is the direction of the rising Sun and is governed by Lord Indra. It brings…
South Direction Vastu
South is governed by Yama and is often misunderstood — it is not inauspicious by…
West Direction Vastu
West is governed by Varuna (god of water/justice) and represents gains, rewards,…
North-West Direction Vastu
North-west is ruled by Vayu (wind/air) and governs movement, relationships, bank…
South-East Direction Vastu
South-east is the Agni kona (fire corner), ruled by Agni Dev. Ideal for kitchen,…
Topic-wise Vastu
Vastu tips for specific life areas
Vastu for Money and Wealth
Keep north direction open and clean — it is Kuber's zone (god of wealth). Cash l…
Vastu for Office
Sit facing north or east at your desk — north for business success, east for cre…
Vastu for Marriage and Relationships
For a happy married life: master bedroom in south-west (stability), no mirror fa…
Vastu for Health
For good health: sleep head pointing south (aligns with Earth's magnetic field, …
Main Entrance Vastu
The main entrance is the most important Vastu element in any home. North and eas…
Toilet and Bathroom Vastu
Place the toilet in the north-west or west of the house. The toilet seat should …
Mirror Placement Vastu
Place mirrors on north or east walls. Never opposite the main entrance (it refle…
Water Tank Vastu
Underground water tanks should be in the north-east, north, or east. Overhead ta…
Plot Vastu Shastra
Square and rectangular plots are most auspicious in Vastu. North or east-facing …
Staircase Vastu Shastra
Place the staircase in the south, south-west, or west of the house. Steps should…
Kitchen Direction Vastu
The kitchen should be in the south-east of the house (Agni kona). Cook facing ea…
Basement Vastu Shastra
Basements are generally discouraged in Vastu as they suppress the earth energy t…
Window Placement Vastu
North and east windows should be larger and more numerous. South and west window…
Wardrobe and Storage Vastu
Place heavy wardrobes on south or west walls. Cash locker (almirah) should be ag…
Vastu Doshas
Common Vastu problems and their remedies
Vastu Dosha Remedies
Most Vastu doshas can be mitigated without breaking walls. Key remedies: sea-sal…
Toilet in North-East Vastu Dosha
A toilet in the north-east (Ishaan kona) is considered the most severe Vastu dos…
South-East Vastu Dosha
South-east doshas occur when water, heavy storage, or bedroom is placed in the f…
Vastu Yantra — Remedies and Usage
Vastu Yantras are geometric sacred diagrams used to energetically correct Vastu …
Cut Corner Vastu Dosha
Cut or missing corners in a house or plot create directional doshas. North-east …
North-West Vastu Dosha
North-west Vastu doshas (extended, missing, or blocked Vayu zone) cause recurrin…
Vastu Colors
Color guidance for each room and direction
Vastu Colors for Bedroom
Bedroom color depends on its direction. South-west (master bedroom): earthy tone…
Vastu Colors for Living Room
Living room color depends on direction. North-east or north: white, cream, light…
Kitchen Vastu Colors
Kitchen colors should reinforce the fire element. Orange, yellow, coral, and war…
Office Vastu Colors
Green is ideal for creative offices, blue-grey for focused analytical work, and …
Pooja Room Vastu Colors
The best colors for a pooja room are white, cream, light yellow, and pale pink. …
Vastu Plants
Which plants to keep and where
Vastu Plants for Home
Tulsi in north-east (most auspicious plant in Vedic tradition). Money plant in n…
Tulsi Plant Vastu
Place tulsi in the north, north-east, or east of the house. The traditional plac…
Money Plant Vastu
Place money plant in the south-east direction for wealth and financial growth. T…
Lucky Bamboo Vastu
Place lucky bamboo in the east or south-east of the home. 3 stalks bring happine…