Vastu shastra, these words literally mean "Science of Architecture.”  This ancient text consists of all the principles including ground preparations, design and layout, space arrangement, measurements, as well as the knowledge of shape, size, direction, position and movement. 

The aim behind application of vastu shastra is to create a peaceful and harmonious balance between the inhabitants in the space and the environment. According to these ancient scriptures, every living and even non-living thing has energy within them and helps to channel the flow of those energies within a structure. If the flow of energy is not managed, it can impact the lives of the occupants. Vastu principles can help minimize or ward off negative energies and maximize positive energy at home bringing in peace and prosperity with a space. 

When it comes to vastu principles, the first thing that’s always taken into consideration is the vastu direction of house. If said in other words, it is not just about the position of the house, but also the position of your bedroom, kitchen, hall, store, and even bathroom. Nowadays, many property developers are offering vastu compliant homes. 

Here’s a quick look into vastu directions for home: 

S.No	Direction	Suggested Placements	Things to Avoid
1	Vaayu - North West	Septic tank, Guest bedroom, Toilet, Dining & Study Room, Room for child or elder, Parking	None specified
2	Kuber - North	Treasury, Open space, Living room, Bathroom, Entrance	Bedrooms
3	Shiva - North East	Entrance, Temple, Porch, Balcony/Verandah, Underground water tank	Toilet, Kitchen, Septic tank
4	Varun - West	Dining room, Overhead water tank, Children’s bedroom, Study room, Toilet/Septic tank	Cellar
5	Brahmasthan - Center	Open space, Tulsi plant	None specified
6	Indra - East	Bathroom, Open space, Guest room, Living room, Study room	None specified
7	Nirruthi Rakshasha - South West	Master bedroom, Wardrobe, Dressing room, Heavy items, Staircase, Overhead watertank	Cellar
8	Yama - South	Bedroom (sleep placing head towards south), Staircase, Store room	Cellar
9	Agni - South East	Kitchen (East-facing cooking placement), Electric meter, Store room, Tulsi plant	Cellar

As per vastu shastra for home, colours are believed to attract and release positive or negative energies, this is why vastu puts so much emphasis on colours per direction. However, it is not always possible to have a home built as per vastu, mainly due to financial limitations and availability of land. So, just follow this simple tip to enhance vastu at home. 

Vastu colour for bedroom

When choosing bedroom colors as per Vastu, each direction has its ideal shades to enhance positive energy and harmony. The North-East bedroom is best suited for blue, while the North bedroom should have shades of green. In the North-West, colors like light grey, cream, and white are recommended. The East and West bedrooms both benefit from white and light blue tones. For the South-West, earthy hues such as light brown and peach work well. Bedrooms in the South direction should incorporate vibrant colors like red and yellow, whereas the South-East bedroom is ideal with shades of pink and orange.

Vastu colour for kitchen - Orange, yellow and green 

Note: Do not use dark colours. Also, you don’t have to go overboard with colours, you can add some colours to some elements such as shelves or furniture to achieve balance. 

Vastu colour for hall - Shades of white, light blue, yellow, green, brown and orange. 

Vastu colour for staircase- Shades of white

Vastu colour for study room or Vastu colour for children’s room - Shades of Yellow

Note: According to vastu, dark colours are not auspicious. So, make sure that you use light colours in your home. 

There are a few things that you should keep in mind while building a home temple. The first thing is that never, never built a temple using discarded materials, such as used wood. Secondly, do not put two idols of the same god in the temple. Keep the temple neat and clean. And always build a square or rectangular-shaped temple, as they represent four directions. 

And, if you are placing pictures of gods and goddesses on the wall, make sure to place them a few inches apart from each other. So that energies don’t clash and have space to move. 

That’s all for today. We hope you got a lot of insights into vastu for homes and why vastu shastra for home is important. By following some of these vastu tips for home, you can easily enhance the flow of positive energy in your home. However, if you are planning to buy a property that’s vastu compliant, look no further. 

Vastu tips for home

1. Keep your house clutter-free. 

Yes! Keep your space organized and do not place things in the corner of the home. Your home should be clutter-free, as having lots of unused items stored in the corner or in a room can attract negative energy. 

2. Decorate your main entrance. 

Do you remember, in the old days, homes used to have designs painted on the entrance of the house. Something like this…

This is not just a design to make the floor beautiful, but a vastu principle to attract positive energies. 

3. Do not put clutter under the stairs.

In many Indian households, it is a habit to store either shoes or unused items under the stairs. You should also not put cleaning materials, or a bed or bed under the stair. This can attract negative energies and obstruct the flow of positive energies. Keep the place under the stairs clean. You can also place plants and add a water feature to maintain the flow of energies within the space.

4. Do not use or place cracked or chipped items. 

Keeping or using chipped or broken items such as mirrors, frames, god idols, utensils, is a big vastu no-no. It is believed that using such items blocks the flow of energy, thus bringing bad luck and hurdles in life. It also represents being stuck or failing. So, it is always better to either fix them or get rid of them as soon as possible. 

That’s all for your home. We hope you got a lot of insights into vastu for homes and why vastu shastra for home is important. By following some of these vastu tips for home, you can easily enhance the flow of positive energy in your home. However, if you are planning to buy a property that’s vastu compliant, look no further.

 

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