KITCHEN

BATHROOM

STORE ROOM

STUDY ROOM

BEDROOM

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.

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.

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

Bedroom The main bedroom should be constructed in the south-west direction. The bed should never be placed below a beam. Square and rectangle shape bedrooms are perfect for ensuring peace and prosperity. Avoid hanging pictures that depict violence or sorrow. Sleep with your head towards South. Minimise clutter in your room as clutter represents the unfinished tasks of your life. Living Room The north direction is ideal for the construction of living room. Vaastu advises against the use of paintings which depict negative aspects of life. Air-conditioners should be in the west and not in the southeast section. Southern and western corners of the room are perfect for placing the furniture. Dining tables must have even-numbered chairs. Kids room Kids' room should be constructed in the northwest corner of the house. The colour scheme should be mild. Don't place the furniture sticking to the wall, as it obstructs the flow of positive energy.

The computer should be placed in the southwest corner. Kitchen

The refrigerator should be in the northwest, southeast, south or west. The kitchen must have adequate provision for cross-ventilation.

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Toilets should be avoided in the Northeast, North and East. Mirrors in the toilet and dressing room should be on the North or East walls.

The storage or lumber-room can be located in the Southwest, adjacent to the Master bedroom.

Vastu Tips for Bedroom

A bedroom in the East : The direction is ideal for unmarried children.

A bedroom in the North West : The location is the best for newlywed couples

Vastu Guidelines for Bedroom

Let us also explore the basic Vastu guidelines that have to be followed, in case of the bedroom:-

KITCHEN Research conducted on kitchens in the southeast locations shows that occupants of such house are prosperous. The best place for a kitchen is the southeast portion of the house, followed by the northwest. Avoid having the kitchen in the south west corner. The health of female members gets BATHROOM The bathroom should be located in the northwest or west region. Overhead water tanks can be placed on the roof in the southwest direction. Underground water tanks are beneficial if located in STORE ROOM It is said that a storeroom in the northwest corner leads to abundant supply of essential commodities. STUDY ROOM The study room should be located in the east, northeast or east section of the house. Students should face the east or north direction while studying. Vibrant colours like yellow, blue, orange or violet should be used more in such rooms. A student may not be able to concentrate if the study BEDROOM The master bedroom should be in southwest corner to enable the head of the family to guide the familys fortunes wisely. This bedroom is one of the three most important locations in the house, the others being the main entrance, and the kitchen. We spend approximately a third of our lives in this room. Hence, if we sleep in a good spot facing a good direction, then it is most likely that we would The bed should be placed in such a way as to ensure maximum open space in the north and the east. The head of a person when sleeping should always be on east or south. It should never be in

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 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 Bathroom - Bathroom should constructed in the West and South directions and the flow of its drains Toilet - Toilet should be constructed mainly towards South or West. Never build toilets in the direction of eastern corner ant the to face should towards south or Westbe while discharging stool. Bed Room - According vastu, the be master bedrooms should 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 separateRoom study close their bedrooms. Dining - Theto 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 towardsof the East. The water tapto invastu kitchen should be in thein North-East direction. It ishouse bettershould if the stone Height Rooms - According shastra, the rooms the northern part of the 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 Waste Storage- Daily wastes from the kitchen should be kept covered in the south- west corner of the 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.

Bedroom The main bedroom should be constructed in the south-west direction. The bed should never be placed below a beam. Square and rectangle shape bedrooms are perfect for ensuring peace and prosperity. Avoid hanging pictures that depict violence or sorrow. Any reflective surfaces such as mirrors and televisions should be covered at night while Sleep with your head towards South. Minimise clutter in your room as clutter represents the unfinished tasks of your life. Living Room The north direction is ideal for the construction of living room. Vaastu advises against the use of paintings which depict negative aspects of life. Air-conditioners should be in the west and not in the southeast section. Southern and western corners of the room are perfect for placing the furniture. Dining tables must have even-numbered chairs. Kids room Kids' room should be constructed in the northwest corner of the house. The colour scheme should be mild. Don't place the furniture sticking to the wall, as it obstructs the flow of positive energy. The study desk should be placed in such a manner that the child faces eastern, northern or north-eastern corner while studying. The computer should be placed in the southwest corner. Kitchen The ideal location of the kitchen is the southeast corner of the house, with northwest being Cooking activity should be done while facing east, as it's an auspicious direction. The other Electrical items such as microwaves, juicers and mixers should be placed in the southeast The refrigerator should be in the northwest, southeast, south or west. The kitchen must have adequate provision for cross-ventilation.

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The following are the guidelines to design and construct an ideal house which houses prosperity, protection and peaceful environment in the house. It is essential to understand and interpret these The main door of the house should preferably be located in any of the exalted positions from the Northeast corner - either from North of Northeast or from East of Northeast. Doors can also be in the South of Southeast or West of Northwest but in no case, should the main entrance be from the center of any direction. Also the main entrance or door should be avoided in all the following four directions, namely, North of Northwest, East of Southeast, South of Southwest and West of Balconies should be planned towards the East and North and should be definitely avoided in the South and West. If balconies in the South and West cannot be avoided, then larger balco-nies must be provided towards the North and East. Care should be taken while providing balconies so The kitchen should be ideally situated in the South-east corner of the house and as an alternative in certain cases, may be in the North-west corner, but in both cases, the cooking platform should be arranged to facili-tate cooking while facing east only. The Kitchen should never be in the Northeast corner and it should also be avoided in the Southwest too, as both Rooms in the West and East can be used for din-ing. The appetite can be stimulated in the dining hall by having the walls painted in light pink or orange. A rectangular dining table is the most preferred. In the dining room, while eating, one should sit facing East or West. Grains and other food can be stored in the Northwest sector. Oil, butter, ghee, milk and other oily liquids can be stored in the South-east of the Northwest room. When a generator or transformer is to be located outside the plot, it should be placed in an open space in the Southeast sector. As a be second choice, it Southwest may be placed in the sector. The overhead water tank should located in the corner ofNorthwest the terrace preferably in the West of if Southwest . be in the Southwest corner of the terrace leav-ing an open space in the Penthouses, built, should North and East. The prayer room should be planned in such a way that it is placed either in the Northeast corner or in the central portion (Brahmasthana) of the house. The pictures of the god should touch the wall on the East side in the prayer room facing West; inmates should perform their prayers facing East No garbage should be thrown or dumped in the Northeast corner of the building or plot and the Northeast should always be kept free and clean. Heavy equipments such as the grinder, fridge, etc, should be placed towards the South and West walls in the kitchen. Even in to the storeroom, should built on the South and the West walls. Rainwater should flow West East or Southracks to North andbe ultimately flow out from Northeast corner of the house or plot. The Northeast, North and East walls should be decorated with photo frames, mirrors, and paintings of gods and with wallpaper with natural scenery; whereas the West, South and Southwest walls can be decorated with scenery a dull or matte finish. The walladditional can be used for hanging pictures It is always advisable, and in it is considered profitable, to South purchase adjacent plots on the North-east, North and East sides. Under no circumstance, should one acquire any plot adjoining the South or West sides of one's plot. Any adjacent land acquired on the South or West side can be disastrous to the person. The master bedroom should be in the Southwest corner, while other bed-rooms can be in the Central-South and Central-West directions. A bedroom in the Northwest is also recom-mended but should be used as a guest room or only for daughters. Bedrooms should be avoided in the It is preferable to have children's rooms in the West or North. Children should have their study desks in the North or East of the room and they should face East while studying. One should sleep with one's head pointing towards the South. Children, how-ever, can sleep with their heads pointing towards the West. No one should sleep with their heads in the North. The bedroom can be painted in light to deep blues to induce sleep. Green is advised for study rooms to promote intelligence. Sandal/ yellow is advised for the prayer room. The living room should be located in the North or East sectors of the house. Heavy chandeliers or fancy lamps should not be located in the geometrical center of the rooms. They may be placed TVs and computers should ideally be placed in the Southeast corner of the living room or study room. They can should not be placed in the Northeast corner or Southwest corner. Telephones be placed in the Southeast or North-west corner but not in the Southwest or Northeast. Living rooms can be painted in white, yellow, light pink, light blue or green. Grey, red and black are to be avoided. Always keep the center of the room, building and plot, free from any loads, weights, pillars, columns, beams, water bodies, etc.

It is preferable to have the staircase towards the South, West or Southwest of the building but it may be in the Southeast or Northwest, depending on other parameters. Staircases should be Circular/spiral staircases are generally to be avoided. The number of steps in a staircase should be odd, including the landing step, and they should rise from East to West or from North to South. It is better to make sure that the steps are by the South and West walls, and that it should be constructed in such a way that the move-ment is in a clockwise direction while going upwards, that Toilets should be located in the Northwest cor-ner of the building or in the Northwest corner of the rooms. Where Northwest toilets are not possible, Southeast toilets are allowed. Other alternative directions for toilets are Central-South or Central West. Closets in the toilets should face North or South, along the North-South axis; and should not face the East or West. See figure Toilets should be avoided in the Northeast, North and East. Mirrors in the toilet and dressing room should be on the North or East walls. A bathroom in the East sector is most preferred as the beneficial rays of the morning sun can enter and promote the health of the user. In the office or study room, the table should be placed in the Western or Southern side so that one sits facing the East or North. No equipment, furni-ture, cupboards, etc, should be placed touching the North or East walls and if it becomes unavoidable, they should be kept at least 4" or 6" away Cash boxes can be located in the room towards the North (treasury). But if the box is heavy (such as a safe, heavy almirah) then it should be kept in the South-west corner and the door of the The storage or lumber-room can be located in the Southwest, adjacent to the Master bedroom. If possible, the house should be extended by 4 feet to 5 feet in the North-east direction to ensure the Northeast directional bliss for the household. Growing tulsi and other beneficial herbal plants in Pictures of landscapes depicting mountains should be hung on the South and West walls only Land-scapes containing water, such as pictures of lakes and rivers should be on the North and East walls. Pic-tures of eagles, battle scenes, and carnivorous animals should not be used for interior wall The directions of East and West are important as far as obtaining the energy from the sun is concerned. The importance of the directions of the North and the South lies in the flow of magnetic waves which flows from North Pole to South Pole. Therefore southward portion of every building Besides this it should also be kept in mind that the inclination of land, building, floors of rooms etc. should be towards North-East. In other words the parts in the West and South of the building should

Vastu Tips for Bedroom

A bedroom in the North : This is the ideal direction for young couples and also for storing valuables, important papers, cash, jewellery A bedroom in the North East :etc. This direction should not have any bedroom since it is the sacred space of the house. : The direction is ideal for children.for having bedroom since it is the A bedroom in in the the East South East : The direction is unmarried not recommended quadrant of fire and imparts a hot temperament to those occupying it. It also leads to constant quarrels between couples and incures excessive expenditure. Children staying in this direction do not take interest in their studies and finds it difficult getdirection a sound is sleep. A bedroom in the South or South West :to The ideal for having master bedroom and should be occupied by the head of the family. It should be larger than the other rooms. In case of a multi storeyed building, this room should always be on the top floor. A bedroom in the West : The direction is ideal for students. However, it increases the probability of birth of a larger number of girls in the family. A bedroom in the North West : The location is the best for newlywed couples

Vastu Guidelines for Bedroom

Let us also explore the basic Vastu guidelines thatin have be followed, in case the bedroom:Vaastu Shastra does not recommend a bedroom the to South East under any of circumstances. It is best to shift from this room to any other room in the South West, South, West or North West. In case there is no choice, keep the bed away from the southeast corner or you will be sleeping on too much fire. Sleep in this room with your head towards the South and feet towards the North to ward off the illeffects.

Vaastu Shastra allows attached bathrooms towards the West or North of the bedroom. However, some suggest locating it towards the East, southeast, North or northwest of the bedroom. The door of an attached should always remain closed. The idealbathroom colors for the walls of the bedroom are light shades of rose, blue and green. The master bedroom and the guest room should be painted in different hues of blue for a good sleep. Marble stone should not be used in the bedroom of the newly married couple. You can decorate the walls with attractive wall hangings or pictures that bring pleasure since this is what you will see the first thing in the morning when you wake up! The correct placement of furniture in the bedroom makes one feel at home. Vaastu suggests that since bedrooms normally have heavy objects like beds, cupboards etc, they should be placed in the South, South West West Shastra, direction mirrors of the room. If possible, avoid inside beds in the centre of the room. According toor Vaastu should not be located the bedroom as this leads to frequent misunderstandings and quarrels between couples. However, if essential, place them preferably along the East wall. It is North best to sleep with the head towards the South or East direction of the bedroom. The South brings a good deep sleep and ensures long life, while the East brings enlightenment. There should be no window behind you, while sleeping.