Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture that aligns your home with the five elements of nature. Here is a comprehensive guide for 2024.
The Five Elements
Every vastu principle connects to one of five elements: Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jal), Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu), and Space (Akasha).
Main Entrance
The main door should ideally face North, East, or North-East. Avoid South-West facing entrances as they can bring negative energy according to vastu.
Kitchen Placement
The kitchen should be in the South-East corner (the fire corner). The cook should face East while cooking. Avoid placing the kitchen in the North-East or South-West corners.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom works best in the South-West direction. The head of the bed should point South or East. Avoid sleeping with your head pointing North.
Children's Room
The West or North-West direction is ideal for children's rooms. This promotes creativity and focus during studies.
Bathroom and Toilets
Bathrooms should be in the North-West or West. Never place a toilet in the North-East corner as it is considered very inauspicious.
Living Room
The living room is best placed in the North or East part of the house. Heavy furniture should go in the South or West walls.
Pooja Room
The prayer room should be in the North-East corner, which is considered the most sacred direction in vastu.
