Vastu - Kids Room (10)

Kids room is important while designing  and care should be taken in order to make your child an all-rounder. Vastu suggests placing things at proper location according to corresponding direction such as study table, bed, bathroom, and clock, and window, door and so on, so as to make children mind active and positive.

Few tips of Vastu to be followed as under:

1) West is best direction, when it comes to children room.

2) placing bed in the South-west portion of room and head towards South or East direction , while sleeping.

3) Children room's door, should not be facing the bed directly.

4) Avoid, furnishing in middle or centre of the room as it creates obstruction, while, South-west direction is best for furniture and all the furnishing  should be kept 3” away from the wall.

5) Cabinets and closets should be placed in South or West direction.

6) Computers should be placed in North and Television in South-east but  Avoidance of TV, computer/laptop in children room is as far best as they affect concentration and health..

7) Avoidance of mirror in children room is best, even more best if it is not placed at all.

8) East, North or North-east is the place for Study table. Study area should be neat and clean for better results.



South-east direction is for Good lights, while avoiding sharp lamps on study table is best.

           Children room , walls should be painted with Green or Blue hue and
           East or North, doors of rooms be placed for best results.

Vastu - Drawing Room (9)

Each room has eight directions taken individually, and, so one must be aware of the facts, which direction to used for placing items and articles etc, and design keeping following points in mind.

1) Drawing Room is best in the east or north and its door should be in East or West.

2) Should be facing the east or in the north direction while Sitting,

3) Furniture or decoration should be in the west or the south direction, as they are heavy and is best for them, as heaviness is the element of both corners.

4) Chandelier should not be at the center of the room as to make the Bhrmasthaan light.

5) TV be placed in the southeast portion of the drawing room as all electrical gadgets should be in SE quadrant, as it is the fire zone.

6) Northeast corner is the place for Portraits of god and pictures of waterfalls.

7) Northwest corner is for stuffed dolls,like teddy bear etc,

8) Furniture of the roomshould be square or rectangular and not be in circular, triangular, egg shaped hexagonal or odd shapes.

9) Care should be taken not to display of portraits, like birds, animals, women, weeping children, scenes from the wars etc,as they emit negative vibrations.

10) white, yellow, blue or green are the colours to be used for  walls and  tiles.

11) See that no photograph of God be hanged above the entrance door, from outside.

Vastu - Kitchen (8)

Kitchen, the important part of home, primary contributing factor in the general health and well-being of occupants and is the most effected area of house from where all kind of energies prevail. you should see that kitchen must be placed on South-east direction, which is ideal and is also ruled by element - Fire.

few things need to be considered while constucting kitchen:

1)Second alternative after south-east is North-west part, but in no case other directions permitted.

2)The person should face East, while cooking and as such placement of Cooking gas or stove should be in South-east.

3)Health of female members affects, having kitchen in Northern quadrant.

4)Placing water sink in the North-east part of kitchen, with a good distance from cooking gas gives best result.

5)windows, larger in size, should be in Eastern side while small ventilators should be placed in South in Kitchen.

6)North-eastern side of the kitchen , see that, water storage and taps  and sink, should present.

7)Placing dinning table in the centre of the kitchen be avoided, rather, locate it in the North-western part.

8)South-west is place for Microwave, oven or refrigerator.

9)See that while drain of water, the slope should be from Southwest towards Northeast.

10)Cylinder should be placed in the Southeast corner and geyser can also be placed in same corner.

11)Storage for all the food grains, utensils, the over head almirah should always be on the Southern and the western walls and not on the Northern and the Eastern walls.

12)Refridgerator should be in placed in the Southwest corner of the kitchen andDishwasher can be placed in the north west part of the kitchen.

13)Northwest corner or the South wall for Exhaust fan.

14)Toilets and bathrooms adjoining, and above or below the kitchen should not be present and also, see that, door of the kitchen and the door of the toilet not facing each other.

Vastu - Bathrooms(7)

 Bathroom and toilet are basic sections of house but if constructed anywhere tends to give negative energy as both the places have a specific,location according to Vastu principles. Bathrooms constructed in anywhere in the house leads to complications and severe problems related to health and financial Matters. It becomes pertinent to follow Vastu principles, during renovation or construction of bathroom or toilet in house.

Following are the Vastu rules for bathroom:

 1)  Ideally location for bathroom be in Eastern portion of the house.

 2)  North-east is the place for Fitting of pipes for drained water.

3)   Toilets should be constructed to the west of the building or north-west side.

4)   Northern wall of bathroom should be attached with Shower ,taps and is also suitable for mirror.

5)  If there is attached toilet in the bathroom itself then WC should be on the  West or North-west side and few inches above the ground.

 6) South-east corner is  ideal for Geyser.

7)  Bathtub must be located in West portion and provision for washbasin could be made in North-east.

8)  South-west should occupy overhead tank.

9) There should be windows or ventilators in the east or the north.

10) Bath should be taken in the west side.

11) bathroom walls should have a bright colours

 12) Mirror should always be on the East wall.

13) The dirty linens should be placed in the West Side of the bathroom as setting rays are very harmful for bacteria and kill them.

14) Southwest Side of the bathroom should occupy ,if, there is almirah.

15) The slope of the bathroom floor should be towards north and east so water drains to the northeast side of the bathroom.

16) washing machine best in  southeast and northwest.

Vastu - Pooja/Prayer Room (6)

The art of worshipping is the governing factor to attain all its benefits,both material and spiritual. While planning a house, due to the space constraints, many people tend to ignore a separate pooja room but we must not ignore the need to make a place for GOD. Thus by creating a room for worshipping, to get charged with positive vibrations and  will energize our environment, mind, body and soul. Our work efficiency would increase and so the progress, prosperity and peace of inmates of house.

This room should be designed carefully to gain more positive energies. If it is in wrong direction, then no matter how much , prayer or meditation you do, you would not feel charged and positive, even if you feel, it would be in transient in nature. There are certain points, which one must follow before the commencement of designing a pooja room.

1)The placement of pooja room must be in the North, East or the Northeast side of the house.

2)Facing towards East/North while doing prayer is the best.

3)the height of the idol should not be more than 9"and less than 2". It is said as best if, there should be no idols in the pooja room.

4)the legs of the idol should be at the chest level of the person worshipping depending on the position, whether standing or sitting.

5)Nothing should be stored above the cabinet or slab, where, idol is placed.

6)A Pooja room should never be made in a bedroom or on a wall adjacent to the bathroom wall.

7)One shall not enter the pooja room for any purpose without washing his legs and hands. Cleaning the feet by rubbing them against each other is prohibited. The left hand must clean them and the water must be poured by the right hand. Reared side of the feet must always be cleaned first.

8)copper vessels only shall be used particularly where water is collected in pooja room.

9)Triangular pattern of any idol should not be drawn in the pooja room.

10)The colour of walls of pooja room should be white, lemon or light blue and the marble used should be white.

11)The worship room should have doors and windows in the north or the east.

12)The Agnikund should be in the southeast direction of the worship room. The sacred offerings to the fire should be made with the face towards the east.

13)Lamp stand should be placed in the Southeast corner of the pooja room.

Vastu - Bedrooms (5)

The Vastu plays vital role in placement of bedrooms especially master bedroom is very important. And also placement of bed and facing direction while sleep plays prominent role in well-being of occupants.

Few basic points must bear in mind while designing bedroom to get peace and prosperity.

1)Location of the master bedroom should always be in the Southwest part of the house as the direction represents the Earth element, which suggests heaviness, making it ideal for the head of the house.

2)South-west should never be suiitable for children room, guest room, servant room or any other room.

3)One should sleep with head directing towards South, East or West and never be in north.

4)crossing of beam over the bed should not be present If it so, proper rectification should be done immediately to prevent the health being affected.

5)The bed placed should be on the South/West walls, if not, at least see that bed should be kept at least 4” away from the walls.

6)The heavy almirah should be on the South/west wall.

7)Material for the bed should be made up of wood and avoid wrought iron beds.

8)All the electronic gadgets should be placed quite far from the bed as the Electro- magnetic waves emitted by them interferes with the sleep.

9)There should not be any mirror in front of the bed.

10)The shape of the bed should be regular and any irregular shape should be avoided.

11)The bed should never be placed in front of the bedroom door.

12) Mattress used on the double bed should be a single one.

13)The door of the bedroom should never produce the creaking noise.

14)The colour scheme for the bedroom in Southwest direction should be in any earthy tone like browns, shades of almond, all families of earthen colour.

Vastu - Tips before Construction of House (4)

Before considering to start construction of a house, few points have to be observed, such as shape of plot which is the very important and should keep in mind to yield best results in terms of good health, wealth, prosperity and overall wellbeing.

1. shape of plot has prominent effect, whether its good or bad on inmatess, so choosing regular plot such as square or rectangle is considered to be good, irregular shape should be avoided as they give bad results.

2. Before Constructing house, digging a well in North-east and gives best result for inmates.

3. More open space  should be left  in the North and the East and less towards the South and the West.

4. South-east and North-west should be equal in terms of open space.

5. keep in mind South, West and South-west side are the places for heavy trees. Avoidence of planting trees in North-east corner preferable.

6. East and North should occupy more windows, while South and West sides must be avoided for windows and doors preferably.

7. Doors in straight line should be avoidable.

8. Front door must be larger than all other doors especially exit door.

9. Western side must be elevated than Eastern side and Southern must be elevated than North, considered as best for plots to get maximum benefits as per vastu.

10. In order to construct a house, at outset, North-east is the first to dig and start constructing from the direction and can move on further to later directions, that is,East, North and finally South & West as per vastu.

11. finishing digging for the foundation in North-east, bear in mind, construction of standing pillars must be from from South-west and later on to South, West direction and finally in East and North should be taken place.

Vastu - Directions (3)

                               

In order to gain positive energy, good health, prosperity and wealth to the occupants of home or building. Orientation is very important , it saves energy and better design,  would be comfortable for living simultaneously A living place and its direction have a correlation between the rotational scenarios of the planets with respect of north.

                                 

There are total eight directions 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 as they combine the benefits of two directions as whole.

Vastu Remedies Our Shastra says if we worship, idolize and honour the Lords of these eight directions, residents would be blessed in the form of success, health and prosperity. examine the following and their importance given as per scriptures.

East: This direction is governed by lord Indra and he is known to be the king of Gods. He bestows wealth and pleasures of life.

South East: This direction is governed by lord of fire- Agni. He gives us good personality and all good things of life. Fire is a source of health as it is related to fire, cooking and food.

South: This direction is of Yama, the god of death. He is manifestation of dharma, and eradicates evil forces and bestows good things. It is a source of wealth, crops and pleasure.

South West: This direction is directed by Niruti, the god who protects us from evil foes. It is a source of character, demeanor, case of longevity and death. 

West: This direction is directed by Lord Varun, the lord of rains. He bestows his blessings in the form of natural water-rain, brings prosperity and pleasures.

North West: This place is directed by lord Vayu and he brings on us good health, strength and long life. It is a source of change in course of business, friendship and enmity. 

North: This direction is governed by Kuber, the god of wealth.

North East: This place is a supervised by lord Eeshaan, and is a source of wealth, health and success. He brings us wisdom, knowledge and relieves us from all miseries and mishaps. 

Vastu - Elements (2)

Prominent factors of Vastu Shastra


Five elements:

According to Vastu, the cosmos is full of energy and powers, if we learn to grasp as well as keep in balance, we could experience a state of well-being and wholesomeness. Energy is essentially emanated by two forces - the five elements and the electro-magnetic energy generated by the rotation of earth. Earth is a third planet among the nine planets and the only place where life exist due to the presence of five elements. Sun, air and space are universally available and can be utilised in accordance with human needs by the act of designing and building architure keeping in mind these forces.Combination of five elements comprising cosmic energy that balances human and the enviromment. This mysterious science unifying the five elements called ‘Pancha bhootas’- earth, fire, water, sky and space(ether).

five elements  hereunder discussed briefly  for clear understanding:


Earth-
Earth (prithvi) is the most important element in Vastu and influence human lives in every way. The first and foremost element of nature which gives maximum energy. It is necessary to assess the land you are purchasing, a smell soil, location of site and area everything matters in Vastu. The selection of site is considered very important in Vastu element. A detailed inspection of soil, plot, site, shape and size has to be done before commencing the construction.

Water-
Water (jal) is present on earth in the form of rain, ocean, sea and rivers. It is the second foremost element considered in Vastu. water sources and the direction to be present explains vaastu. north-east is considered to best placement and also positional place for water.  As per vastu, flow of domestic water should alwyas be drained out of north-east only. The water bodies such as swimming pool and aquarium etc need to be made in north-east, as direction is auspicious.

Fire-
Fire (Agni) is considered as an element of south-east.  kitchen fire or electrical gadgets shall be placed in thesouth-east. Light is the essence of life, and sun as such gives natural light. Fire is the basis of all sources of energy. There should be proper ventilation  to enter sunlight, as it is necessary and is pure natural source of energy and light

Air-
Air (vayu) is a utmost thing for all of us living beings on this earth. As per Vastu, air is another important element which is to considered before constructing house or building. Air is also an element of north-east. Air consists of various gases on earth like oxygen, nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide etc. A balanced percentage of different gases, atmospheric pressure and humidity level are important for living beings on this earth. direction and number of windows and doors plays prominent role in Vastu.

Space-

Space sky (ether)is never ending and our space is full of constellations, galaxies, star, moon, sun and all the nine planets. It is also called universe which is known as ‘Brahamand’. Space has a very important place in our lives and Vastu gives different directions for better space. houses in mainly old ones in India, used to have open space in the centre of the house,. Imbalnce of space at home creates disturbance and would lead to detrimental effects.

Vastu - Introduction (1)

Vastu is the science of directions that combines all the five elements of nature and balance them with the man and the material. Vastu Shastra creates a lovable environment and a place to live or work, taking advantages of the benefits bestowed by the five elements called "Pancha bhootas" of the nature thereby paving the way for enriching our health, wealth, prosperity and happiness. And so it is called as science of architecture and buildings which helps in deriving said benefits, and, helping us to make our lives better. 


Vastu Shastra is the combination of the science, art, astronomy and astrology, also be known as, divine science for designing and building. 

Description of Vastu in detail

Our sages and seers have known the secrets of using all the five elements of this universe, their characteristics and influence such as the magnetic field, gravitational effect etc. of Earth, the galaxy in the sky, the directions and velocity of the wind, light and heat of the SUN including the effects of its Ultra-Violet and Infra-Red rays, the volume and intensity of rainfall etc. 

Sages evolved scientific methods and systems and confined them over the years as 'VASTU SHASTRA'., for the advantage of the mankind in suitably planning and constructing buildings for dwelling, prayer, entertainment , education , working , production and other purposes . 

The environment which we live-in, comprises of five basic elements, also known as the Paanchbhootas. They are Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Space. Out of the nine planets, our planet has life because of the presence of these five elements. Earth and Water have limited availability for the human habitate and its development. They form apparent and fundamental choice in the location and the physical form of architecture and habitate. Sun, Air and Space are universally available and can be made use of, to meet human needs by the act of design. In order to understand the act of design with these five elements, we shall have to take each one separately to appreciate their meaning, role, and workability in architecture. Man is the subject, object and the cause of architecture. He perceives and conceives architecture in relation to his experience of himself with the surroundings.