Vastu Shastra · वास्तु
The eight sacred directions of your home.
Align your walls with the cosmos. Balance the five elements. Invite prosperity, health & peace.
केंद्र
Brahmasthan
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
N
Water · जल
Deity: Kubera
✓ Cash locker, water body, main entrance
✗ Kitchen, toilet
NE
Water + Air
Deity: Ishaan
✓ Pooja room, meditation, well
✗ Bedroom, kitchen, staircase
E
Air · वायु
Deity: Indra
✓ Main entrance, dining, living room
✗ Toilet, storage
SE
Fire · अग्नि
Deity: Agni
✓ Kitchen, electronics, generator
✗ Master bedroom, pooja
S
Fire
Deity: Yama
✓ Storage, master bedroom (South-West wall)
✗ Main entrance, well
SW
Earth · पृथ्वी
Deity: Nairitya
✓ Master bedroom, heavy items
✗ Kitchen, entrance, toilet
W
Earth
Deity: Varuna
✓ Dining, children's room, study
NW
Air
Deity: Vayu
✓ Guest room, storage of grains
✗ Master bedroom, pooja
Golden Rules
Six timeless Vastu rules.
01
Main door should ideally face N, E or NE.
02
Sleep with head towards South or East — never North.
03
Kitchen belongs to SE (Agni). Cook facing East.
04
Money locker should open towards North (Kubera).
05
Avoid mirrors facing the bed.
06
Keep toilets in NW or SE — never NE or SW.