Vastu Tips for Home
Classical Vastu Shastra guidance for every room of your home — directions, placements, doshas and remedies that bring positive energy, wealth, and harmony.
Practical Vastu Tips
- Place a Tulsi plant in the North or North-East for purification and positive energy.
- Keep the centre of the house (Brahmasthan) open and uncluttered.
- Use light shades of green, yellow, white for living areas; avoid dark colors in North-East.
- Place water sources (taps, water purifier) in the North or North-East.
- Keep heavy furniture in the South and West; light items in North and East.
- Hang a mirror on the North or East wall — never South or facing the main door.
- Place the cash locker in the South-West, opening toward the North (direction of Kubera).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vastu Shastra?
Vastu Shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture and spatial design. It aligns buildings with the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, space) and eight directions to create harmonious energy flow that supports prosperity, health, and peace.
Which direction is best for the main door?
The most auspicious directions for the main door are North, East, and North-East. These directions invite positive energy, wealth, and opportunity. Avoid South and South-West for the main entry where possible.
Where should the pooja room be located?
The North-East corner (Ishaan kona) is the most auspicious zone for the pooja room. It is associated with divinity, clarity, and spiritual growth. Idols should face West so that worshippers face East.
What direction should I sleep facing?
Sleep with your head pointing South or East. Head to South aligns you with the earth's magnetic field for deep rest; head to East supports clarity and learning. Never sleep with head to North.
Which corner is best for the kitchen?
The South-East corner (Agneya kona) is ideal for the kitchen — the direction of Agni (fire). The cook should face East while cooking. Avoid kitchens in the North-East corner.
What is Vastu Dosh?
Vastu Dosh refers to architectural defects or directional imbalances in a building that disrupt its energy flow — such as toilets in the North-East, kitchens in the wrong direction, or missing corners. Remedies include placement of pyramids, mirrors, plants, and specific colors.