सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः
"May all beings be happy, may all be free from illness"
A home aligned with Vastu principles becomes a sanctuary that nurtures health, wealth, happiness, and spiritual growth for all family members.
Your home is not just a physical structure but a living space that constantly exchanges energy with its inhabitants. Every room, every corner, and every object placement affects the flow of cosmic energy, influencing your family's prosperity, health, relationships, and overall well-being.
Benefits of a Vastu-Compliant Home
Enhanced financial prosperity and career growth
Improved health and immunity for all family members
Harmonious relationships and family bonding
Better academic performance for children
Peaceful sleep and mental clarity
Protection from negative energies
Spiritual growth and inner peace
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The Perfect Vastu Home Layout
This sacred grid shows the ideal placement of rooms according to Vastu principles. Each direction is governed by specific cosmic forces that make certain areas suitable for particular functions.
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Guest Room
Northwest
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Living/Treasury
North
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Pooja Room
Northeast
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Dining
West
✨
Brahmasthana
Center (Open)
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Study/Children
East
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Master Bedroom
Southwest
📦
Storage
South
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Kitchen
Southeast
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Main Entrance - The Gateway to Prosperity
The main entrance is the most crucial element of your home's Vastu. It's the primary channel through which cosmic energy enters your home, influencing every aspect of your family's life.
द्वारं प्रधानं गृहस्य
"The door is the chief element of the house"
Auspicious Entrance Directions
Direction
Pada (Division)
Effects
Suitability
North
5th Pada (Soma)
Wealth, prosperity, opportunities
Excellent for business families
Northeast
Any Pada
Divine blessings, overall prosperity
Best for all
East
3rd/4th Pada
Fame, reputation, social status
Good for professionals
West
3rd/4th Pada
Gains, stability
Moderate, needs care
South
4th Pada only
Can bring struggles
Generally avoided
Entrance Do's
Main door should be the largest in the house
Use high-quality wood, preferably teak or sagwan
Door should open clockwise and inward
Place auspicious symbols: Om, Swastika, Kalash
Install a beautiful nameplate
Keep entrance well-lit at all times
Place doormat outside (not inside)
Have odd number of steps if elevated
Decorate with Toran (door hanging)
Ensure door opens fully to 90 degrees
Entrance Don'ts
No door directly opposite to main door
Avoid three doors in a straight line
No mirror directly facing entrance
No bathroom near main entrance
Avoid dark colors for main door
No shoe rack inside main door
No dustbin near entrance
Avoid creaky or damaged doors
No arched doors (rectangular best)
No underground tank under entrance
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Living Room - The Social Hub
The living room is where your family gathers and guests are received. Its Vastu affects social relationships, reputation, and family harmony.
Ideal Placement & Design
Best Directions: North, Northeast, or East Floor Level: Can be slightly lower than other rooms Shape: Square or rectangular preferred
Furniture: Heavy furniture in South/West walls
Seating: Host should face North or East
TV Position: Southeast corner, never Northeast
Showcase: North or Northeast wall
Chandelier: Slightly West of center, not exact center
Colors & Decor
Ideal Colors: White, yellow, green, blue Avoid: Red, black, dark grey
Paintings: Nature scenes, avoid war/violence
Plants: Money plant in Southeast, Bamboo in East
Aquarium: Northeast corner for prosperity
Family Photos: Southwest wall for stability
Mirrors: North or East walls only
Strictly Avoid:
• Beam over seating area
• Cactus or thorny plants
• Broken items or clocks
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Bedrooms - Sanctuaries of Rest
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom in the Southwest ensures stability in relationships, sound sleep, and authority in family matters.
Master Bedroom Guidelines
Location: Southwest corner (mandatory) Bed Position: South or West wall Head Direction: South or East while sleeping
Bed Material: Wood preferred, avoid metal
Wardrobe: Southwest, West, or South wall
Dressing Table: North or East wall
Safe/Locker: North wall, opens to North
Colors: Earthy tones - beige, brown, cream
Lighting: Soft, warm lights, no harsh lighting
Must Avoid:
• Mirror facing bed
• Temple in bedroom
• Water features
• Electronics near head
Children's Bedroom
Location: West, Northwest, or East Study Table: East or North facing Bed Position: Head towards East
Colors: Light green, blue, or yellow
Lighting: Bright for study, soft for sleep
Posters: Inspirational, educational themes
Books: Northeast or East corner
Computer: Southeast corner
Door: Should not bang against wall
Avoid:
• TV in children's room
• Dark or aggressive imagery
• Clutter under bed
The kitchen represents the fire element and directly affects the health and prosperity of the family. Food cooked in a Vastu-compliant kitchen nourishes both body and soul.
अन्नं ब्रह्मा रसो विष्णुः
"Food is Brahma, its essence is Vishnu"
Kitchen Placement & Layout
Ideal Location: Southeast corner Second Best: Northwest corner Cooking Direction: Face East while cooking
Stove Position: Southeast corner of kitchen
Sink/Water: Northeast or North
Refrigerator: Southwest, Southeast, or West
Storage: South or West walls
Dining within Kitchen: West or Northwest
Windows: East and North for ventilation
Elements Balance
Fire Zone: Southeast (Stove, Microwave) Water Zone: Northeast (Sink, Water Filter) Storage Zone: Southwest (Grains, Heavy Items)
Critical Don'ts:
• Kitchen directly under/above toilet
• Kitchen in Northeast (health issues)
• Black color in kitchen
• Stove under beam
• Stove directly opposite sink
Colors: Yellow, orange, cream, light green
Exhaust: East wall preferred
Pooja Shelf: Northeast corner if needed
Kitchen Vastu Defects Impact
Wrong kitchen placement can cause:
Digestive and health issues
Financial losses and wastage
Family conflicts and disharmony
Accidents and fire hazards
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Pooja Room - The Sacred Space
ईशान्यां देवतागारं कुर्यात् सिद्धिकरं नृणाम्
"The prayer room in the Northeast brings success to humans"
Sacred Placement
Best Location: Northeast corner Alternative: East or North Face Direction: East or North while praying
Deity Placement: East or West wall
Deity Height: Above ground level (platform)
Photos: No deceased persons photos
Storage: Southeast for pooja materials
Diya/Lamp: Southeast corner of room
Sacred Books: Southwest or West
Bell: Left side of deity
Purity Guidelines
Colors: White, light yellow, light blue Materials: Marble, wood (no plastic) Shape: Pyramid ceiling beneficial
Strictly Prohibited:
• Pooja room under staircase
• Sharing wall with bathroom
• Directly above/below toilet
• In bedroom (if unavoidable, use partition)
• Broken idols or torn images
• Photos of war or violence
Door: Two-shutter door ideal
Threshold: Marble preferred
Ventilation: Window in North/East
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Bathrooms & Toilets - Waste Management Zones
Proper placement of bathrooms and toilets is crucial as they represent the elimination of waste and can significantly impact health and prosperity if wrongly positioned.
Bathroom Placement
Best Location: Northwest or West Acceptable: South (with precautions) Toilet Seat: North-South axis
WC Position: Northwest or Southeast of bathroom
Washbasin: Northeast or East
Shower: Northeast or East
Geyser: Southeast corner
Mirror: North or East wall
Window: North, East, or West
Door: Should not face kitchen or pooja
Critical Avoidances
Never Place Toilets In:
• Northeast (blocks prosperity)
• Southwest (relationship issues)
• Center (Brahmasthana)
• Under staircase
• Above/below pooja room
Colors: Light shades - white, light blue, grey
Exhaust: Must have, on East or North wall
Drainage: North, East, or Northeast
Door: Always keep closed
Remedy: Keep rock salt (change weekly)
Impact of Wrong Toilet Placement
Northeast toilet: Financial losses, no mental peace
Southeast toilet: Health issues, especially for women
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Study Room - Knowledge Enhancement Zone
Study Room Setup
Room Location: Northeast, East, or West Facing Direction: East or North while studying Best Time: Early morning (Brahma Muhurta)
Table Position: East or North wall
Bookshelf: South or West wall
Computer: Southeast corner
Light Source: From left side
Colors: Light green, light blue, white
Saraswati Photo: East wall
Concentration Enhancers
Crystal Placement: Northeast corner Pyramid: On study table Plants: Bamboo or money plant in East
Avoid:
• Studying under beam
• Facing wall while studying
• Dark colors in room
• Clutter on table
• TV/distractions
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Dining Area - The Nourishment Center
The dining area is where the family bonds over meals and receives nourishment together. Its Vastu influences family unity, satisfaction from food, and overall health.
अन्नदानं महादानं
"Offering food is the greatest offering"
Dining Room Placement
Best Location: West or Northwest Alternative: East (acceptable) Avoid: Southwest (causes overeating)
Mirror: On North or East wall (doubles food abundance)
Water: Keep water in Northeast of dining
Plants: Small plants in East acceptable
Storage: Crockery in Southwest
Refrigerator: If in dining, place in Southeast
Strictly Avoid:
• Dining table under beam
• Toilet door facing dining
• Television while eating
• Cluttered dining table
Dining Vastu Benefits
Promotes family bonding and harmony
Improves digestion and food satisfaction
Reduces food wastage
Enhances nutritional absorption
Creates positive mealtime conversations
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Children's Room - Future Growth Zone
Children's room Vastu is crucial for their physical growth, mental development, academic success, and overall personality formation.
Age-wise Room Allocation
Infants (0-3): East room for health Young Children (4-12): Northwest or West Teenagers (13+): West or Northwest
Room Shape: Regular rectangle/square
Door: Should not creak or bang
Windows: East for morning sun
Ventilation: Cross-ventilation essential
Ceiling: No fancy shapes, simple is best
Furniture & Study Setup
Bed Position: Southwest corner Head While Sleeping: East or South Study Table: East or North wall
Study Direction: Face East or North while studying
Bookshelf: West or South wall
Toys Storage: Northwest corner
Computer: Southeast if needed
Wardrobe: Southwest or West
Trophies: Display on South wall
Avoid in Children's Room:
• Mirror facing bed
• TV (disturbs sleep/study)
• Dark or violent imagery
• Gadgets near bed
• Clutter under bed
Aspect
Recommendation
Benefit
Wall Colors
Green (concentration), Light blue (calmness)
Better focus and peaceful sleep
Lighting
Study: Bright white, Sleep: Warm yellow
Eye health and sleep quality
Posters
Educational, inspiring quotes, nature
Positive mental conditioning
Door Decor
Name plate, achievements display
Confidence building
Plants
Small plants in East, avoid cactus
Fresh air and positivity
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Staircase - The Energy Connector
Staircases connect different levels of your home and significantly influence the flow of energy between floors. Incorrect staircase placement can disrupt the entire home's Vastu.
आरोहणं शुभं कुर्यात्
"May the ascent be auspicious"
Staircase Placement Rules
Best Zones: South, West, Southwest Acceptable: Southeast, Northwest Direction: Clockwise while climbing
Starting Point: Should not be from Northeast
Number of Steps: Odd numbers (15, 17, 19, 21)
Shape: Straight or turning right preferred
Width: Minimum 3 feet for comfort
Material: Wood or marble preferred
Railing: On right side while climbing
Critical Don'ts:
• Never in center (Brahmasthana)
• Not in Northeast corner
• Avoid spiral staircases
• No storage under stairs
• Not directly facing main door
Under-Staircase Usage
Acceptable Uses: Storage of non-daily items Good Options: Shoe rack, garden tools Lighting: Keep well-lit always
Central stairs: Major health problems, instability
Anti-clockwise: Confusion, wrong decisions
Even number of steps: Imbalance in life
Broken stairs: Accidents, obstacles in progress
Staircase Type
Vastu Impact
Suitable For
Remedy if Exists
External Stairs
Better than internal
All homes
Plant climbers for positivity
Wooden Stairs
Positive energy
Residential
Regular polishing
Spiral Stairs
Creates imbalance
Avoid
Place crystals at landings
Metal Stairs
Harsh energy
Industrial only
Cover with carpet
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Daily Vastu Routine for Maximum Benefits
Following a Vastu-aligned daily routine enhances the positive effects and ensures continuous flow of beneficial energy.
5:00 - 6:00 AM
Brahma Muhurta
Wake up facing East. Best time for meditation and study. Open Northeast windows first.
6:00 - 7:00 AM
Morning Rituals
Light lamp in Northeast. Water Tulsi plant. Pray facing East or North.
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Breakfast Time
Cook facing East. Eat facing East or North. First morsel offered to God.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch Period
Avoid sleeping with head North. Face East/North while eating.
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Evening Rituals
Light lamps in all rooms. Burn camphor in Northeast. Play devotional music.
10:00 - 11:00 PM
Sleep Time
Sleep with head towards South or East. Avoid mirrors facing bed. Keep mobile away.
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Vastu Color Therapy for Each Room
Colors carry specific vibrational frequencies that can enhance or diminish the energy of different zones in your home.
Northeast:
Yellow, White, Light Blue
North:
Green, Light Blue
East:
White, Light Blue
Southeast:
Orange, Red, Pink
South:
Red, Maroon
Southwest:
Brown, Beige
West:
White, Silver, Grey
Northwest:
White, Light Grey
Room Type
Ideal Colors
Avoid Colors
Effects
Master Bedroom
Rose, Beige, Cream
Black, Dark Blue
Enhances romance and rest
Children's Room
Light Green, Blue
Red, Black
Improves concentration
Kitchen
Yellow, Orange
Black, Blue
Stimulates appetite
Living Room
White, Yellow
Dark colors
Creates welcoming atmosphere
Pooja Room
White, Light Yellow
Black, Grey
Enhances spirituality
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Simple Vastu Remedies for Common Problems
These remedies can help mitigate Vastu defects without major structural changes.
For Financial Problems
Place mirror on North wall
Keep Kuber Yantra in North
Plant money plant in Southeast
Fix leaking taps immediately
Keep cash box in North
Cost: ₹1,000 - ₹5,000
For Health Issues
Sleep with head towards South
Keep Northeast clean and open
Place green plants in East
Burn camphor daily
Avoid sleeping under beam
Cost: ₹500 - ₹3,000
For Relationship Problems
Place pair items in Southwest
Use rose quartz in bedroom
Family photos in Southwest
Avoid single images
Use pink/peach in bedroom
Cost: ₹2,000 - ₹7,000
For Career Growth
Face North while working
Place globe in Northwest
Keep desk clutter-free
Hang horseshoe on main door
Place bamboo in East
Cost: ₹1,500 - ₹4,000
For Children's Education
Study facing East or North
Saraswati Yantra in Northeast
Use green color in study
Globe in Northeast of room
Avoid TV in study room
Cost: ₹1,000 - ₹3,500
For General Prosperity
Keep main door clean
Light lamp in evening
Ring bell in morning
Keep fish aquarium in North
Wind chimes in Northwest
Cost: ₹2,000 - ₹8,000
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Essential Vastu Items for Your Home
Item
Placement
Purpose
Approximate Cost
Vastu Pyramids
Center of home, defect areas
Energy correction
₹500 - ₹5,000
Shree Yantra
Northeast wall
Overall prosperity
₹1,000 - ₹10,000
Horseshoe
Main door (outside)
Protection from negativity
₹200 - ₹1,000
Wind Chimes
Northwest
Positive energy flow
₹300 - ₹2,000
Sea Salt
Corners, toilet areas
Absorb negative energy
₹50 - ₹200/month
Mirrors
North/East walls
Expand positive zones
₹500 - ₹5,000
Crystals
Various as per need
Energy enhancement
₹500 - ₹5,000
Copper Items
Kitchen, pooja room
Energy conduction
₹1,000 - ₹5,000
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Quick Vastu Reference Chart
Direction
Element
Ideal Rooms
Activities
Avoid
Northeast
Water
Pooja, Study
Meditation, Prayer
Toilet, Kitchen
North
Water
Living, Treasury
Business, Wealth
Clutter, Toilets
East
Air
Entrance, Children
New beginnings
Heavy storage
Southeast
Fire
Kitchen
Cooking, Energy
Water storage
South
Fire
Storage
Heavy items
Main entrance
Southwest
Earth
Master bedroom
Rest, Stability
Water, Entrance
West
Air
Dining, Children
Gains, Profits
Main entrance
Northwest
Air
Guest, Bathroom
Movement, Travel
Master bedroom
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Creating Your Harmonious Home
वास्तोष्पते प्रति जानीह्यस्मान् स्वावेशो अनमीवो भवान्
"O Lord of the Dwelling, be pleased to accept us, and may we live in our homes free from disease"
- Rig Veda
A home designed according to Vastu principles becomes a powerful tool for achieving success, health, and happiness. While it may not always be possible to implement every Vastu guideline perfectly, even small adjustments can bring significant positive changes to your life.
Remember These Key Points
Start with the most critical areas: Main entrance, bedroom, and kitchen
Prioritize Northeast purity and Southwest stability
Regular cleansing and decluttering enhances Vastu benefits
Use remedies for defects you cannot structurally correct
Maintain positive intentions and regular prayers
Consult experts for major renovations
May your home become a sanctuary of peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth. May it shelter your family with love, nurture your dreams, and support your journey towards fulfillment and enlightenment.