Here are some More Vaastu tips for house:

Here are some Vaastu tips for house:

The best direction for master bedroom construction is southwest, while for other rooms; central, southern and central west directions are appropriate.
If you wish to construct a bedroom in the northwest direction, then prefer using it as a guest room or as a room for daughters. 
Southeast direction is not right for bedroom purpose. 
For children's room, the perfect direction is west or north. Place their study tables in the northern or eastern corner of the room and make sure that while your kids are studying, they should be facing east direction.
Avoid sleeping with your head facing north side of your room.
Green color is recommended to be used for wall painting in the study room, as it enhances intelligence. 
For prayer room, yellow or sandal wall color is just perfect.
For placing TV or computer in the living room, southeast corner is just right.

SOME USEFUL TIPS BASED ON VASTU AND FENG-SHUI

SOME USEFUL TIPS BASED ON VASTU AND FENG-SHUI
   
1. Allow a bright light on the main door.
  
2. It is best to leave only maximum 5 door open.
  
3. Avoid keeping a T.V. set in bed-room.
  
4. Avoid keeping any water feature or plants in the bed room.
  
5. Do not use seperate mattresses and bed-sheet.
  
6. Arrange the furniture to from a square or a circle or an octagon in.
  
7. Brighten the corners.
  
8. Place a picture of bright sunrise on southern wall in living room.
  
9. The wind should come from south-west in the bed room.
  
10. Dining-room should not expose to the front door of your house.
  
11. Never put mirror in kitchen.
  
12. Keep the broom and mops out of the sight in kitchen.
  
13. Keep the bathroom and toilet door closed as much as possible.
  
14. Windows should open outward normally.
  
15. Do not keep prickly cactus, plants in the house.
  
16. Place an aquarium in the sourh-east corner in living room.
  
17. Place a happy family picture in living room.
  
18. Please cheque ther aren't grown very high trees like Bangan, Pipal, Thornytrees.
  
19. Please cheque the gate of the lift is not in front of the main gate of the house.
  
20. There should not be any room which has shape.
  
21. There should not be obstructive houses surrounding your plot.
  
22. The house should be fully airy and has enough water resource.
  
23. The seat in the latrin should be NORTH-SOUTH.
  
24. In the office, sit facing the door.
  
25. Hang a picture of mountains behind you in the office.
  
26. Place the computer on your right side on the table.
  
27. A ladder to go up stair curved on the right side should be devided in to two parts.
  It should be constructed leaving north-east or south-west direction.
Ladders stepping down towards north or west creates waste of Lakshmi.
  
28. One should never hoard stale food, withered flowers, torn clothes, waste paper, waste materials, empty tins, old jars and useless things.
These things prevents Lakshmi from entering the house.
  
29 If there is marble flooring in the house you should see that the old leather shoes are not lying here and there.
Marble is considered to be holy stone. If possible avoid marble in bedroom, bathroom, latrine.
  
30. In a place of worship in the house it is necessary to have open atmosphere. Use marble in the worshiproom.
Take care that there is enough light and air. Latrine should not be near worship room.
keep cleanliness and always light insense sticks.

Vaastu for Building Mahurat

Complete Vaastu recommendation for Building Mahurat

After the land has been selected the owner should consult a learned astrologer to find out and auspicious time (muhurat) to start the construction of the house which would bring him health, wealth, prosperity and good fortune. A learned astrologer should be consulted because by doing so the construction work will go on smoothly, there will be no hindrances or problems, work will be completed soon successfully. Often it has been observed that if the work is started without caring for the auspicious moment, the work has to be stopped in between due to financial difficulties or other problems and is left incomplete. Not only financial loss, it brings loss of mental peace also. Therefore house construction work must be started after full consideration for the work to be successful and fruitful. 

Generally construction of house, temple, palaces (Raj Bhawan), city etc. should not be stared or first entry (grah-pravesh) should not be accomplished during the period Ashadh Shukla to Kartik Shikla , when gods are asleep (Dev Shayan).

Muhurat (auspicious times) for construction of house or starting the work have been given in the Panchangs. Astrologers have expressed their own different views about starting the construction work.

According to Vasturaj Vallabh, Leo constellation (singhasth), Vyatipat, Vaidhriti, Dagdhtithi, Guru 9Jupiter), Shukra (Venus) when set, weak moon, Rikta tithi (4/9/14) are not auspicious for starting house construction work or any other good and auspicious work. Some scholars are of the opinion that if Jupiter or Venus are set (Tara) it doesn't matter.

Give below are the sun Sankranties during which if construction work is started it gives varied results:

1. Sun in the Aries (Mesh) Rashi 14 April to 13 May-very good.
2. Sun in the Taurus (Vrish) Rashi 14 May to 13 June-increase in wealth 
3. Sun is in Gemini (Mithun) Rashi 14 June to 13 July-Death 
4. Sun is in Cancer (Kark) Rashi 14 July to 13 August-very good 
5. Sun is in Leo (Singh) Rashi 14 August to 13 September - increase in number of servants.
6. Sun is in Virgo (Kanya) Rashi 14 September to 13 October -Diseases 
7. Sun is in Libra (Tula) Rashi 14 October to 13 November - Happiness/comforts
8. Sun is in Scorpio (Vrishchik) Rashi 14 November to 13 December - Increase in Wealth.
9. Sun is in Saggitarius (Dhanu) Rashi 14 Dec. to 13 January-loss 
10. Sun is in Capricorn (Makar) Rashi 14 Jan. to 13 February-gain of wealth. 
11. Sun is in Aquarius (Kumbh) Rashi 14 Feb. to 13 March-gain of Jewels 
12. Sun is in Pisces (Meen) Rashi 14 March to 13 April-Fear. 

Therefore the 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th i.e., Mithun (Gemini), Vigro (Kanya), Saggitarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meen) Rashies are not suitable and auspicious for starting house construction, and the work should not be started during the period sun is in these Rashis. 

Among the months, Baisaakh, Shravan, Margshirsh Magh and Falgun are good for the work. Bhadrapad and Kartik are also normally permissible. 

Construction work should be started on the dates (tithis) 2,3,5,6,7,10,11,12,13,15 and the 1st of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight).

Prohibited date - Starting the construction work on the dates 1,4,8,9,14 and 30 (Amavas) brings Poverty, loss of wealth, loss of money, death of wife, fear from the rulers. Therefore work should not be started on these dates.

Constellations - The Nakshatras Rohini, Mrigshira, Chitra, Hast, Swati, Anuradha, Uttarashdah, Uttar Bhadrapad, Uttar Falguni, Dhanshtha, Shatbhisha, Revati are good for starting the house construction work. 

Lagna - Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Aquarius, and Pisces Lagna, when it is not Panchban and it is not the period of Bhoomi Shayan, and there is some beneficial planet in the centre and triangle positions, and the eighth house is beneficial when there are cruel planets in 3rd, 6th and 11th houses; such periods are good for auspicious starting of the construction work.

Bhoomi Shayan - On the days of constellations 5/7/9/12/19/26 from the constellation in which sun is situated the earth is 'sleeping' (Bhoomi Shayan) and on these days also during the 4/8/5/3//6/7 Ghati it is so; in remaining Ghatis it is not Bhoomi Shayan.

Days - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are good days to start construction work. On Sunday or Tuesday starting the work should be avoided.

For starting the house construction work, Vrish-vasta calculation should be done. If the constellation of the day counted from that of the sun comes upto 7, it is inauspicious, next 11 it is god and next 10 are again inauspicious. Abhijeet should also be included in counting. 

7 In auspicious (unlucky) 11 Auspicious (Lucky) 10 In auspicious (Unlucky) 28 constellations Result of the count from constellation of the sun to that of the Moon. 

Vishisht Yoga (Special combinations) have also been described for the start of house construction. The combination of seven Sakar (starting with 'S' Viz. Saturday, Swati nakshatra, Singh (Leo) Lagna Shukla Paksha (Moonlit fortnight), Seventh tithi, Shubh yoga and Shravan month, is very good for starting the work of a house. It will fetch to the owner growth of all wealth and fortune along with the gain of conveyance, wealth and prosperity, sons and grandsons etc.

House construction is not allowed in singh (Leo) Lagna, it should not be started in this Lagna alone, but if the above combination is there with Singh Lagna starting of the work is auspicious. House construction started in Shukla Paksha brings happiness, while that in Krishna Paksha it brings loss. Therefore it is better to start the construction work after well consideration of the Shukla or Krishna Paksha.

Vaastu for Plants and Trees

Vaastu for Plants & Trees
 
  
Plants and trees having great importance in nature as well as in human life. They consume many harmful gases from the air to make their food and thus clean the environment. Also they release certain gases through breathing. However, the nature of gases released by different trees and plants differs. 

Vastu Shastra guides us as to what types of plants and trees should be planted around a dwelling place to enjoy their positive properties. 

The trees should be away from the building so that the shadow of any tree does not fall upon the house from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. Perhaps, it may obstruct the beneficial cosmic radiations found in hot sun rays. 

Prohibited Trees & Plants:

With Thorns : Ber, Babool, Akolh, Katari etc. 
Milking : Mahua, Vata, Peepal etc. 
Fruit Bearing : Aam (Mango), Jamun, Kela (Banana) 
Others : Kadamb, Lemon & with Yellow flowers 

Furthermore, different trees should be in different directions from the house and any particular tree should not be planted in the prohibited direction or place. Many trees and plants can be planted in any direction.

Direction-wise Auspicious & Inauspicious locations for various trees are shown in the following table: 

(Hindi Names of trees and plants are written in Roman)DIRECTION AUSPICIOUS INAUSPICIOUS
   
EAST VATA PEEPAL TREES BEARING FRUITS
   
SOUTH GOOLAR PAKAD,NIMBA
   
WEST PEEPAL VATA, AMRA (Mangao), KELA (Banana) 
   
NORTH PAKAD GOOLAR, KELA (Banana) 
   
SOUTH-EAST ANAAR (Pomegranate) MILKING TREES & PLANTS WITH RED FLOWERS & THORNS, PAKAD, GOOLAR, SHALMLI, VATA, PEEPAL 
   
SOUTH-WEST IMLI KADAMBA
   
NORTH-WEST BEIL TREES & PLANTS WITH THORNS 
   
NORTH-EAST AMLA KELA (Banana)
   


Certain trees have complex roots and if planted near the building their roots will reach underneath the walls and damage the building.

Auspicious plants & trees in general :

The following trees & plants are supposed to be auspicious around a house. 

ANAAR DAAL-CHINI NARIYAL 
ASHOKA DRAKSHA NAAGAR 
ARISHTA GULAB PANAS 
APRAJITA JAPAA PUNNAG 
BAKUL JAYANTI PHALINI 
CHAMELI KESHAR SHAAL 
CHANDAN KETKI TAAL-MAKHANA 
CHAMPA MALTI VACHA 

Creepers with flowers except yellow flowers should be planted.

Vaastu for Paintings Models

The following paintings/models/statues/scenes and the like should not be displayed in the house: 

1. War scenes of Ramayana, Mahabharata etc.

2. Scenes signifying sorrow, cruelty, struggle, poverty, tragedy etc.

3. Pictures and models of wild and beast animals and birds like Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Pig, Snake, Owl, Crow, Eagle & Pigeon etc.

4. Scenes of Dead soldiers, animals, Flood hit, Riot hit & Earthquake etc.

Vaastu for Health

Vaastu for Health

Vaastu takes into account not only architecture but also several other aspects, such as health, astrology and numerology. What leads to peace and harmony, which naturally are conductive to health and prosperity, is a limitless subject, understanding which the privilege of a few is. 

Vaastu Tips for Health

Never keep your head toward north while sleeping keep towards south or east only for peaceful/ restful sleep & healthy life. 

Face either North or east while working studying or negotiating with clients. Flowing magnetic field from north will hit your face while facing north which helps in quick & sharp memory. Taking right decisions much faster and increases in grasping power. 

Avoid north direction while cooking eating or drinking. Face preferably east for better taste,digestion & healthy body. 

Face north or east while worshipping for better concentration & Devotion. 

Never put a same colour in all the walls of a house to maintain health & happiness. 

Never put a mirror in front of bed, cover it while sleeping to avoid bad dreams. 

Avoid or minimize the usage of T.V or computer in bedrooms, as the energy level of the room will get destroyed by the radiation emitted. 

Keep Tulsi & rubber plant (ficus robusta) in house preferably in northeast side to purify the air. 

Never sit or sleep under a down beam to avoid depression headache or loss of memory . 

Pregnant ladies should not sleep in northeast room to avoid any miscarriage or abortion. 

Open or use north & eastern window much rather than southwestern windows for health happiness & harmony in the family. 

Never sleep on metal beds (wrought Iron) to avoid any health problem related to Heart & Brain. 

A plot with all corners 90 degrees having two sides road front and back is a good plot. 

The open space left in North and east should be more than South and West. 

A house should be designed in such a way so that there is maximum entry of sunlight and proper cross ventilation. 

The entire opening should be made on the North and East Side of the house. Trees of any kind should not be grown in eastern or northern, northeast directions. Only small plant can be grown in north, east, and northeast. The shadow of any tree should not fall on the house. 

The hearth or oven must be arranged in eastern southeast direction of the entire house, in such a way that the person cooking faces east.

Vaastu for Business Premises

Complete Vaastu recommendation for Business Premises

For running their business people have to establish shops at some suitable place in the cities, towns or colonies. The shop may be one's own or a rented one. For successful business it is necessary to build the shops or business organisations according to the principles of Vaastu Shastra, and also the seating arrangement and settings inside the shops or offices be made according to these principles.

Many people have been found saying that inspite of hard work and many efforts, such and such concern is not doing good business and it is going in loss. A shop or a business concern is the place where a person sits to carry on the process of sale and purchase of items or related transactions. 

According to Vaastu Shastra, the door through which a customer enters is considered to be the face of the shop/business concern. Its auspiciousness should be known as follows: - 

Facing East ------------------> Profitable 
Facing west ------------------>Intermittent Profits and Losses
Facing North ------------------>Growth of Wealth, Prosperity
Facing South ------------------>Loss and hindrances when stars are weak (unfavorable). 

Seat of counter

The owner or the salesman should sit in the shop or commercial office facing towards east or north. It creates troubles and given loss if the seat/counter is facing south or west. If it is a public market, where the shops are facing south, the south-facing shops are no more inauspicious if there are shops opposite to these shops also.

Shape and size

1. If a shop or commercial office has the width in the front less than that in the rear, it is known as Gaumukhi shape. Such shape is not auspicious for business purposes.

2. If the width of a shop or commercial office is more in the front and less in the rear, the shape is called singhmukhi; it is auspicious and beneficial for commercial purposes. 

3. Four sided rectangular or square shapes are good and auspicious.

4. Shops or commercial offices having triangular shape, irregular shape, extended at the corners (other than the north-east corner) are inauspicious. Such situations cause loss of money and of mental peace also.

5. There should not be a threshold (door-sill) at the entrance of the shop or business concern. Slope towards the entrance is also inauspicious. It makes the profits unstable.

6. Floor of the shop or business concern should be kept clean and attractive.

7. It is auspicious to install the idols of god Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi on the right hand side or in north-east corner.

8. Auspicious symbols such as a Swastik should be marked and 'Shubh-Labh' ' Rddhi-Siddhi' words written on the wall in the shop. Cash counter should be placed facing north. Cash box should never be left blank or empty.

9. Favourite GOD should be remembered and prayers be offered in the morning and evening, with lighting a lamp and incense-stick (Agarbatti).

10. Presence of a tree or pole etc. in front of the shop causes Vedh, which is inauspicious. It creates problems and disturbances in the business, such Vedh should be avoided. 

11. In the north-east portion of the shop less and only right items should be placed. Heavy items should be kept in south west portion. It is auspicious to keep the north-east corner empty or reserved for the worship of God.

Vaastu for Offices

Complete Vaastu recommendation for Offices
1. Boss should sit in south-west facing east or north

2. Computer room should be in south-east.

3. Pantry should be in south-east or north-west.

4. Marketing departments should be in north-west.

5. Cashier should be in north.

6. Purchase department and other should be in south or west.

7. Reception should be in north-east. 

8. Telephone, side tables should be in south-west corner. 

9. There should not be any obstacle in front of any door opening. 

10. Keep your files in your office as given below and it will help you in your business as each and every file in your office plays an important role in the business.

i) Account file - in south-east corner shelf.
ii) Personal file - in south-west shelf of your cabin.
iii) Purchase file - in south-west shelf made on south wall.
iv) Sales file - in north-west shelf on wall.
v) Estate file - in south-west shelf made on southern wall. 
vi) Shares file - in north-west shelf mad on north wall which you want to sell. And in south-west shelf made on south wall which you want to retain. 
vii) Raw materials file - in south-west shelf.
viii) Finished goods file - in north-west corner shelf. 
ix) Income tax file - in south-west corner shelf. 
x) Sales tax and excise files - in south-west corner shelf.
xi) Import and Export file - in north-west corner shelf.
xii) Stores file - Always in south-west corner shelf. 
xiii) Cash purchase file - in south-west corner shelf. 
xiv) Credit purchase file - in north-west corner shelf.
xv) Staff and workers file - in north-west corner shelf. 
xvi) Litigation file - in north-west corner shelf.
xvii) Pending bill file (receivable) - if it is in north-west shelf it will help in early recoveries or payment which are due.

Vaastu for Plots

Complete Vaastu recommendation for Plots

1. Plot should be square of rectangular in shape. Square would be best. If it is rectangle then the ratio of length to breadth should be 1:2 and not more than that.

2. The ground level should be higher in South & West rather than North and East. 

3. Plots facing North or East are better than those facing South or West. 

4. A canal, a lake, river, nallah, a big well or pond should be in north or east only.

5. Heavy construction or mountains should be in west or south of the plot.

6. There should not be any big tree in north or east of the plot. 

7. There should not be any pit or well in south or west direction.

8. All four corners should be at 90 degree (set Square). If only north east is extended i.e. if it is less than 90 degree, it will do.

9. All rain water should flow from south to north and west to east. 

10. South west should be highest & north east should be lowest in level. 

11. If all the corners are not at 90 degree then we should correct it before starting the construction. 

12. If the dead end of a road is coming in our plot then it should be taken care of because some are good & some are bad. This is called vidhee soola. 

13. Their should not be any hills or mountains in east or north side of your plot. 

14. At the time of purchasing the adjacent plot purchase only in east, north or north-east plots. Never purchase adjacent plot in south or west or accept if even if offered for free.

Vaastu for factories

Vaastu for factories
Complete Vaastu recommendation for factories
1. More open space should be in north and east rather than in south and west. 

2. Plot should be highest in south-west and lowest in North-east. If the plot is rectangular or square in shape, correct it as per Vaastu.

3. Boundary walls in south and west should be heavy and taller than walls in north and east. 

4. South-west portion of construction should be highest point. 

5. Slope of roof should be in north or east. it should not be the other way round.

6. If overhead water tank is required, it should be in south-west or west. But should not be in north-east 

7. If underground water tank or storing tank is required, then it should be in north east but never in south west. 

8. All rain water should flow from south to north or west to east.

9. Septic tank should be in central east or north but should not be in south or west.

10. Toilets, bathrooms should be in south east or north west. 

11. Labor Quarters should be in south-east or north-west but never south-west.

12. Security guard should sit facing east or north only.

13. If temples is build, it should be in north-east. 

14. Hanumanji idol should always be south facing. 

15. Labor rest room should be in south-east or north-west. But never in south-west.

16. Canteen should be in south-east.

17. Big trees for pollution control should be in south and west side only. 

18. Lawn or seasonal plants may be grown on east and north side of the factory.

19. Big heavy machineries to be installed on south and west side of the plant area.

20. All operators should face preferably north or east but never south.

21. Production should be from south to north or west to east.

22. Main end product will come out in north or east side. 

23. Raw material godown should be in south west.

24. Finished goods godown should be in north-west. 

25. Dispatches should be made from north-west gate facing east.

26. Transformer, Furnace, oven should be put in south-east.

27. If the chimney is very high then put some iron poll or any pile in south west which is higher than chimney.

28. Boss should always sit in south-west facing east or north. Boss means proprietor, managing director or working partner. 

29.The bed-room of an industrialist also plays a vital role in his industry. If his/her bed room is anti-Vaastu, he/she will face problems in his/her industry.

30. Water in south-east will reduce production.

31. Parking in north or east side.

32. RCC slab construction should be in south or west and shed in north or east.

2)Vastu For Home

Kitchen

The kitchen ideally, should be towards South-East, the direction of God of Fire. Alternatively, it can located in the North West. Cook should face the East or North. All items pertaining to fire or heat should be installed in the South-East corner. The Main-switch, generators etc. should be located in the South-East corner of the house. 

Treasury & Strong Room

Wealth and cash should be stored in the North. The person should face towards north when storing or retreiving cash. 

Puja Room

The Puja Room should be located in the North East direction. Alternatively, it can located in the North or East direction. While worshipping, the person should face the East. Idols should not exceed 6 inches in height. One should not sleep in the Puja Room. This direction is ideal for Water storage. Thus underground water tanks, filter etc. should be kept in this direction. 

Bedroom 

The main bedroom should be located in the South. If the bedroom is located in the North, there would be unrest in the family. The bed should be placed in such a way that while sleeping, the head is towards the South. Alternatively, head can face towards the West. One should never sleep with legs towards the South. The inmates should not take meals in the bedroom otherwise they will suffer bad health, especially while they sit on the bed while eating. Divine idols should not be kept in the bedroom. 


Jewellery, Heavy Equipment 

Jewellery should be kept facing the South. It results increase in wealth. All heavy machines, equipments etc. should be kept in this part of the house. Old goods can also be stored in this direction. 

Dining Hall

Dining Room should be towards the West as it is ruled by Saturn and it is in the way of Bhooteshwara, the symbolic representation of the hungry. It trees are to be planted in the premises, they can be planted in this direction i.e. the West. 

Bathroom 

The bathroom should ideally be located in the East. Alternatively, it can be located in the North-West. But the bathroom should never be located in the North East. Wash basin etc. should be mounted on the Eastern wall of the bathroom. Geyser should be installed in the South-East corner. 

Study or Children's Room

Children's room can be located in this corner i.e. the North West. The study room can also be located in this direction. Water Tank on the Roof of the house should located in this direction. This direction is also ideal for Cattle and Granary store. 

Land 

The length of the land should not be more than twice the breadth. The land should not be too porous i.e. should not absorb water very fast. The slope of the land should be such that water flows towards North-East. The slope of the roof should be such that water should flow towards North or East. The house should not be constructed on the land which is a dead end.

Doors

The Main-Gate should have two panels. The main door should not open inside the house. The doors in the house should not be noisy. The total number of doors, windows and ventilators in the house should be even in number for eg. 2, 4, 6 etc. but should not end with a 0 i.e. 10, 20 etc. If the front door frame is painted black, then the owner might have to face hardship. If the door has cracks or is too old, then the owner will have a tough time gaining respect in society.

Staircase

If the steps leading to the entrance are damaged or broken, then the master of the house will face problems with his career and his expenses will soar. The staircase should ascend clockwise. The total no. of steps should be such that on division by 3, a remainder of 2 should be obtained for eg. 7, 11, 17 etc.

Interiors

Bright colours should not be used in the house. Cold and light colours should be used for painting the house. Paintings or photographs depicting war, sad faces, birds like owl, crow, pegion, erotic pictures etc. should not be used for decoration in the house.

Comparison of Vaastu Shastra And Feng - Shui

Comparison of Vaastu Shastra & Feng - Shui

It is imperative that two of the well-known Eastern design methods-Feng-Shui (China) and Vastushastra (India) are understood in a proper perspective, as both these disciplines in their own ways define the relationship between man and the cosmos.

n Chinese language Feng means wind & Shui means water, implying thereby that the technique involves balancing of the cosmic element water & the cosmic quality "wind" in a system to achieve harmony with the cosmic forces. Fengshui and Vastushastra both aim at removing obstructions so that energy can flow freely, which creates environmental harmony.

Feng Shui is a science incorporating astronomy, geography, the environment, the magnetic fields and physics. Feng Shui is not a religion or superstition - modern science has proven it to be a complex mathematical system. Vaastushastra has clear-cut definitions- Vastu means abode or a house & shastra means science or technology, i.e. it is the scientific method of house construction. 

Vaastu is one of the most ancient sciences of architecture and is composed of specific rules, regulations and directions, set down by sages of the vedic times. For the current society it is the highly evolved, comprehensive building philosophy. In this directions, locations, shapes and interiors are the main aspects of designing the building according to vaastu. 

Vastushastra considers a house to be a living soul, having prana. Fengshui scripts denote water, fire, wood, gold and earth as the basic five elements forming the entire universe with wind as the special quality attainable by these elements. 

Vastushastra scriptures stress that every living and non-living entity, for that matter the entire world, is created out of the Panch-Maha-Bhutas - earth, water, fire, wind & ether. "Ether" is considered the most important element in this system, as every possible transformation from one element to the other has to be routed through Akashtatva only. Vastushastra has its own system of Vastu-Chakras, which is used in conjunction with Astrology; Astronomy & Yogashastra for site-selection & a magnetic compass decides the directional aspect. Interestingly, both the systems insist on N.S. orientation for a structure. 

Feng-Shui considers a land having reddish or yellowish soil as a good geomantic land. Vastushastra considers a land with white & yellow coloured soil for house construction. Red coloured soil is tolerated in Vastushastra, but a site with black soil is prescribed for construction purposes, as such lands are prone to water-logging problems- a kind of environmental pollution. Feng-Shui insists that a body of water should flow in front of the main entrance of the house. There is no preferred direction of water flow as Feng-shui allows positioning of the main entrance in any directions, depending on the birth year of the owner of the house. Vastushastra on the other hand considers water flow in the direction N.E. to the Vastu as a beneficial factor with lunar-shaped (Chandrakar) N.E. directional flow as a pointer to frame & prosperity.

A major discrepancy in both these disciplines pertains to the direction of ventilator openings. Feng-shui considers N. as evil & prefers S. direction for window openings. In contrast Vastushastra dictates the position of windows should be in the N.E.or N.E. directions only. Feng-Shui attempts to offer the households protection against yellow dust and sand which the chinese mainland receives from the deserts situated on the N. border of that country. Vastushastra follows scientific logic in selection of the window directions, in the sense that it considers the beneficial effects of early morning sunlight. 

Location & design of rooms in Feng-Shui are based on the traditional Le-Shu grid of nine squares which assigns different directions. In Vastushastra the location of rooms are designated in the Vastu Purush Mandal, consisting of nine squares as influenced by the journey of the sun in its various phases.

To be sure, there are also differences between the two ancient arts. In Vastu Shastra, the North direction is generally regarded as auspicious because it is regarded as a source of magnetic energy. The East direction is also regarded as auspicious because this direction is the source of solar (sun) energy. In contrast, in Feng Shui, the North direction is generally regarded as inauspicious. This is because in China, the North direction is where the sands and cold winds from Mongolia blow from. In Feng Shui, the South and Southeast direction is generally regarded as auspicious as the warmth of sun can be felt from these directions. 

Because of the differences in their philosophies, there are also important differences in their practice. In Vastu Shastra, the cooking stove in the kitchen should generally be placed on the right while the sink should be placed on the left. In Feng Shui, the basic principle on the cooking stove and sink is that they must not be facing each other. Moreover, in Vastu Shastra, sleeping with head pointing to the South or East directions is considered auspicious while as in Feng Shui, the sleeping direction should generally be in accordance to the person`s auspicious directions. In Vastu Shastra, big or heavy furniture like sofa, TV, radio equipment, etc should be placed at the South or Southwest sector of a house. This will leave more space in the North and East area - considered to be auspicious. In Feng Shui, these furniture should generally be placed at the North sector, directly opposite the auspicious South sector.

The globalization wave ensured everything from footwear to dresses to TV programs were made available to Indian homes from foreign countries. Along with consumer products and other services, there were also cultural influences being exchanged / shared across continents. No wonder then, Feng Shui made its way to India.

When Feng Shui first arrived at India, there were some who instantly got hold of it, more of fascination than for the true authenticity behind the science. The persistent commercialization saw Feng Shui spreading its awareness amongst a larger audience. And with this, came many misconceptions, myths, false beliefs pre-dominantly due to each one construing Feng Shui from his / her perspective. In India, Feng Shui immediately was put on the table for comparison with Vaastu Shastra. Two sciences, centuries old, were being compared for their pros and cons, by people who didnt know either sciences well. The result obviously wouldnt have been conclusive. But then it was good enough for people banking on superficial feedbacks to frame their own opinions about Vaastu or Feng Shui.

Both Vaastu and Feng Shui are ancient sciences from India and China respectively, and attempt to attain the common objective of harmonizing nature with the living. The objective is the same, though the method is different. The science is nearly the same, though the application is different. 

Vaastu means the abode or the home and Shastra means the technology or method. Hence, Vaastu Shastra translates to the method or mechanism to construct a (good) house and gives the guidelines to make such a conducive abode. Vaastu Shastra is normally applied on a bounded premise ie: a house, a building, a shop, factory etc. The main objective of applying the Shastra is to create a balance between the place in question and the outside environment. Vaastu Shastra in the Indian context assumes significant importance at the time of construction. It is believed that if a house is built as per the Shastra, then that particular house will never face serious health & money problems and the family members will live in harmony. TIME or the OCCUPANT does not bound Vaastu Shastra. It means the Vaastu principles can be applied at any time or any year for any person living in a particular place in the same standardized manner. (Does it mean that all the residents of a building built according to Vaastu principles enjoy the same type of luck?)

Feng Shui too aims to strike this balance between the outside environment and the "living". The difference being that Feng Shui is done not just at the "house" level but is percolated down to the individuals living in that place. Its very easy to note that, NOT all people living under the same roof done as per Vaastu derive the same magnitude of benefits. It is here that Feng Shui principles can be applied to the individuals living in that premise. Feng Shui incorporates the time factor and hence with the changing times, the "recommendations" given by a Feng Shui consultant would also change depending on the period when the principles are applied. Feng Shui also takes into consideration the individual on whom the "recommendations" are being applied, and again the "recommendations" would vary from individual to individual for a given place and a given time.

Vaastu is normally rigid as far as the nature and its rules are concerned. Feng Shui offers flexibility in terms of curing disharmonies between nature and the individual or atleast minimizing the negative impacts. Both the sciences need to be understood in full perspective before one goes about deciding which one is the better option for you. It would be much more than an unreasonable effort to pick out pieces of information from either science suiting ones convenience & applying them in partial with little knowledge or hear-say talks. 

While the Vaastu - Feng Shui fight / debates may interest some, it is to be said and reasonably well asserted here that, the principles governed in these sciences are bound to work and always working, irrespective of the individuals belief in those sciences. It would really be wonderful if serious practitioners get to the task of aligning these sciences and integrate them as a composite science for the benefit of the modern generation. This would also minimize people being victimized in the name of these sciences or getting quick fixes to their problems. 

Both the sciences with centuries of history behind them, have been victims of superstitions, false interpretations of the underlying principles (especially by the so called practitioners) and been used more on a "as per convenience" basis than in its true spirit. 

The primary difference is that part of Feng Shui`s theory is based on a regional concern that sandstorms, blowing from the north, made a northern entrance to the home unacceptable, whereas Vastu favors entrances on the north and east. Vastu is based on science. Feng Shui is based on local geographic considerations and traditions. They both utilize the five elements; however, Vastu uses earth, water, fire, air and space; whereas Feng Shui replaces earth and space with wood and metal. We have found Vastu Shastra to be more effective for our personal use and for the benefit of our clients.

1)Vastu Tips for Home / Flat

Vastu Tips for Home / Flat

The architecture of our homes can damage our health, the air we breathe and the water we drink, without our even being aware of it. We all care about our homes and spend time, effort and money, trying to make them more comfortable. Similarly, at the places where we work, environmental stresses contribute to overall load, preventing us to reach our full potential. Resisting these external forces becomes more important for growth and development. 

NorthWest- The room in this direction is suitable for guests and girls.

South-West- The Chief of the house should have his room in this direction.

North-East- No bedroom should be situated in this direction. In such situation there is a possibility of increase number of girls in the family.

South-East- No bedroom should be located in this direction. The children do not take interest in studies. There is no sound sleep. People have much anger. Decisions are generally taken hurriedly.

Your Prayer Room- Room for prayer and meditation is recommended to be in the north-east corner of the house. Deity or image of god should not face the south direction. Ideal positions are such that you face east or west while praying.

Bathroom - Bathroom should constructed in the West and South directions and the flow of its drains should be towards North-East.

Toilet - Toilet should be constructed mainly towards South or West. Never build toilets in the direction of eastern corner ant the face should be towards south or West while discharging stool. 

Bed Room - According to vastu, the master bedrooms should be in the South-West corner of the house. If the house has more than one floor then, then it should be on the top most floor.The ceiling should be in level, this makes the energy of the room uniform, which in turn gives one a steady state of mind. Children s room should be in the north west or west side. To have a better concentration they should have a separate study close to their bedrooms. 

Children`s Room - The children`s room, should be constructed in the North-West corner.
Drawing Room - It should be in North-West, South or west direction. The furniture should be kept in South and West directions. Open space should be maximum in North and East directions. 

Dining Room - The dining room should be constructed in South-East. The dining room and kitchen should be on the same floor and it should be adjacent to the kitchen from the left. The entrance to the dining room and the main door should not be facing each other. The dining table should be square of rectangular in shape and should not be attached or folding against the wall. 

General Room -Though, it is sparingly used; yet it should be constructed in the North-West. 

Guest Room - It should be in North-West corner.

Kitchen -The kitchen must be situated in fire angle, i.e. in South-East. The face of the cook should be towards the East. The water tap in kitchen should be in the North-East direction. It is better if the stone on which food is cooked, is of red colour. 

Study Room - The North-East,North-West,North,West,East corners are best for a study room. If the study room and place of worship room are adjacent then it is considered most beneficial. These directions attract the positive effects of Mercury increasing brain power, Jupiter increasing wisdom, Sun increasing ambition and Venus helps in bringing about creativity in new thoughts and ideas. 

Store Room- If essential then the store room should be constructed in the southern part of the building, other wise grain and other provisions can be stored in the kitchen or in other rooms and cupboards. Things should not be stored in diwans and box beds because it effects the magnetic environment of the self and the room causing sleeping disorders. 

Height of Rooms - According to vastu shastra, the rooms in the northern part of the house should be larger than the rooms in the southern side by 6-9 inches, and lower by 1-3 inches. Height of rooms should ideally be, 12- 14 feet. Doors/Windows As far as doors are concerned, the main door should be larger than the inner doors and all doors should open towards the walls. All windows should be at least 3 feet 6 above ground level, and should be at the same level from the top. Window openings should be on the northern and eastern sides of the buildings

Waste Storage- Daily wastes from the kitchen should be kept covered in the south- west corner of the kitchen. 

Water-Tank- It is best to keep it in the North-West, but could be kept in West also. 

Doors - The doors should be in the North and East. When someone enters, the waves emerging from the doors affect his / her mind because the magnetic waves always flow around us.