Tap a direction to see what belongs there, or tap a room to find its direction.
Main entranceNorth, North-East or East
DoKeep it well lit and clean, with a nameplate and a threshold. A swastik or toran above the door is auspicious.
AvoidA South-West entrance, a pile of shoes at the door, or a door that creaks or does not open fully.
Pooja roomNorth-East (Ishan)
DoFace East or North while praying. Keep idols slightly raised and the space uncluttered.
AvoidPlacing it under a staircase, in a bedroom, or sharing a wall with a toilet.
KitchenSouth-East (Agni); North-West is the alternative
DoCook facing East. Keep the stove and sink on different platforms, and store grains in the South-West of the kitchen.
AvoidA kitchen in the North-East, or the stove directly facing the main door.
Master bedroomSouth-West
DoSleep with your head towards South or East. Use earthy, calm colours.
AvoidA mirror facing the bed, sleeping with the head to the North, or electronics near the headboard.
Living roomNorth or East
DoPlace heavy sofas along the South and West walls; keep the North-East corner light and open.
AvoidImages of war, crying people or wild animals.
Children’s room & studyWest or North-West; desk facing North or East
DoKeep the study table facing East or North, with a solid wall behind the chair.
AvoidSitting with your back to a door or window while studying.
Toilets & bathroomsNorth-West or West
DoKeep the door closed and the lid down; use an exhaust fan and light colours.
AvoidA toilet in the North-East or at the centre of the home.
Brahmasthan (centre)Centre of the home
DoKeep it open, bright and free of furniture.
AvoidPillars, staircases, toilets or heavy storage at the centre.
Water tank & borewellUnderground in North-East; overhead in South-West
DoFix leaking taps quickly; dripping water is linked with draining money.
AvoidAn overhead tank in the North-East.
Quick fixesAnywhere
DoKeep a tulsi plant in the North-East or East, light a lamp at dusk, and keep a bowl of sea salt in corners, changed weekly.
AvoidBroken clocks, cracked mirrors, dried flowers and unused junk.
Vastu Shastra basics
Vastu Shastra is the traditional Indian science of architecture. It aligns a building with the eight directions and the five elements: water in the North-East, fire in the South-East, earth in the South-West, air in the North-West and space at the centre (Brahmasthan). A home planned this way is believed to support health, harmony and prosperity.
You don’t need to rebuild to benefit. Start with the main door, the kitchen, the master bedroom and the North-East corner, and keep the centre open and clutter-free.
Frequently asked questions
Which direction is best for the main door?
North, North-East or East. Avoid a South-West entrance.
Where should the kitchen be as per Vastu?
South-East (Agni corner), cooking while facing East. North-West is the next best.
Which direction should I sleep in?
Head towards the South or East. Avoid sleeping with the head to the North.
Where should the pooja room be?
In the North-East (Ishan kona), never under a staircase or next to a toilet.
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