Vastu is a voluminous and scattered ancient Indian literature dealing with knowledge of architecture, iconography and art relating to structures and buildings. Vastu means proper place to live in it should be habitable. Life require basic elements ie. Air, fire (light), water, earth and space. The house in which he lives should provide the benefit of these elements. This means he is well connected to the environment and ecology.
Direction |
Rooms to be Constructed |
East | Bathroom |
South East | Kitchen |
South | Bed Room |
South West | Room for Wepons |
West | Dining Room |
North West | Grain Store |
North | Treasury |
North East | Room for Worship |
Between East and South East | Room for Churning Curd |
Between South and South East | Room for Storage for Ghee etc |
Between South and South West | Latrine (W.C) |
Between South West and West | Study Room |
Between West and North West | Punishment Room for Expressing Sympathy or Sorrow |
Between North and North West | Bed Room for Young People |
Between North and North East | Medicine Room |
Between East and North East | Common / Drawing Room |
Besides these, there are other opinions also: | |
In South West Corner | Clothes Room (Wardrobe) |
North West Corner | Cattle Shed |
North East | Water Bodies Tank, Well etc., |
North West | Toilet |