Vastu Tips for Your Home

Since time immemorial, the term “Vastu” has gained importance and popularity among various cultures and dwellings. Every culture adopts the vastu instructions which are also known as Feng Shui in Chinese. The term literally means ‘Science of Construction’ which originated from ancient and archaic aspects. Every vastu design is based on the directional alignment.

The principles of vastu are based on five major elements known as earth, water, air, fire and space. Further vastu is also divided into various sectors. This science of construction includes an array of aspects ranging from furniture to the position of a door. Every individual earns for a prosperous dwelling and lifestyle, perhaps adopting the vastu facts while construction of your house will help you a lot. Apart from the construction part, one can also follow the vastu principles to assemble their house furniture as well. The vastu of a house can be detected through the vastu compass and charts.

As a house consists of various divisions of dwellings, so does the vastu principles for each room. Here are a few tips which would help you in your home;

For your Bedroom: According to the vastu principles, the bedroom in a house has to be located in the South direction. Location of the bedroom in the North can cause turmoil in the family. Also the bed in your bedroom should be placed facing the south direction or the west. It is strictly suggested that one should not sleep with their legs towards the South and dine in their bedroom to as to avoid bad health. Avoid cluttering your bedroom with idols and books, if needed keep them in the south or the west direction.

For your Dining Room: The best direction for your dining room should be west. Directing your dining room towards the west helps you with a religious and planetary significance. Also one has to make sure that the kitchen is also adjoining or nearer to the dining room. Most suitable colours for a dining room will be orange and pink with the doors facing towards the east, north or west. To make your dining room lively and happy you can decorate the room with nature portraits and paintings.

For your Bathroom: The ideal direction for situating your bathroom is in the east direction or the North-West direction. Avoid placing your bathroom in the North east direction. Other bathroom accessories like a geyser should be installed in the South East direction. Mirrors and drainage system in a bathroom can be placed in the Northern direction. Also the bathroom has to be properly ventilated and lighted. Colours like white, light blue and pale green are apt for the bathroom. Cleanliness has to be maintained in order to keep the positive flow of energy.

For your Kitchen: The perfect direction for the kitchen is the south east or the north east corner. Avoid constructing your kitchen in the mid-west, southwest, mid-south northeast, mid-north directions. The direction for the cooking place has to be east and the stove should not be seen from outside so as to avoid digestive problems. Suitable colours for your kitchen are soft pink, green and orange. Install elaborate storage systems to avoid chunking up goods.

For your Living Room: The suitable direction for the living room can be in any direction depending on the structure of the house. The furniture of a living room can be placed in the south or west directions and should allow free movement to other rooms. One can place a lamp with red or orange light or decorate the room with positive paintings and pictures which are considered to flow positive energy.

For your Puja Room: Puja room can be located in the Northeast direction which is considered to be auspicious. Otherwise directions like east, north east and north can also be opted for. The entry and ventilation mediums should be in the east or north directions. Colours like light yellow, white and light blue can be opted for the puja room. Idols of that room should be placed in the north east direction and do not place two idols of the same god or install your puja room in your bedroom.

For your Study Room: The ideal directions for the location of your study room are north, east and northeast. These directions according to the vastu principles result in higher concentration of the student. Avoid any sort of mirror reflection in the study room or any sort of a beam. The study table in the study room has to be placed facing the north or the east direction.

Since this article gives you an idea about the origin and concepts of vastu, hope this helps you to understand and act upon the ideas.