Vastu Tips for Pre existing House Design

Vastu is a traditional Indian system of architecture originating in India. It describes principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry. The designs aim to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilizing geometric patterns, symmetry, and directional alignments.

People who believe in Vaastu shastra think that the universe is made of five things:

Earth (Bhumi)

Water (Jal)

Air (Vayu)

Fire (Agni)

Space (Akasha)

Vastu Shastra are a set of  Ancient Rules Given by Our Sages to Improve the Quality of Our Lives By Proper Use of the 5 Elements of Nature.

Here are some points which can be easily followed without making any major changes in the existing building:

• A puja room in the house is must in every house

• Light a lamp daily evening near water pot in the house

• Cactus should not be planted or kept in the house

• The statue of Hanumanji should not be placed in South-East. It may create fire hazard

• All the doors should open inside so that the energy may remain inside

• The hinges of doors should be noiseless. If so. The hinges may be greased periodically

• The doors should open towards right hand

• Bed should not be put under a beam

• There should not be five corners in the ceiling of a room

• Efforts should be made a leave the rooms open on North-East side

• While ascending the staircase, the face should be either towards the North or the East

• The seat of the toilet should face North-South

• Almirahs and beds should be set very close to the South-West wall and at a distance from the North-East wall

• While drinking water keep your face towards North-East

• While Taking meals the plate should be in South-East

• In the South-West Corner of the house one should sleep pointing his head towards South

• Pictures or photos depicting violence in any form should not be placed in the residence or place of business

• Keep the northeast of any room or building as clean, open & clutter-free as possible