Vastu for House Construction

Vastu is a traditional Indian system of architecture and design that is believed to promote harmony and balance in the built environment. It is based on the idea that every object and structure has a unique energy and this energy can be harnessed to create a positive and conducive living environment. When it comes to house construction, Vastu lays down certain guidelines for the positioning of the various rooms and spaces within a house, as well as the direction and Face in which the house should be constructed.

Directions for Constructing House

• According to the Vastu Shastra, the main entrance of the house should be located in the northeastern corner of the property in order to bring peace, fortune and positivity inside the home for the property owner and the family.
• Also, the master bedroom should be located in the southwest corner of the house, as this is considered to be the most auspicious location for the head of the family or the household.
• The kitchen should be located in the southeast corner of the house, as this is believed to be the best location for the preparation of food.
• The toilet should be located in the northwest corner of the house, as this is believed to be the least auspicious location for a toilet.
• The living room or drawing room should be located in the northwest corner of the house, as this is believed to be the best location for entertaining the guests.
• The bedrooms should be located in the western and southern parts of the house, as these are considered to be the most auspicious locations for bedrooms.

Colours for Home Construction

• The main entrance of the house should be painted in shades of yellow or beige, as these colours are believed to promote a sense of warmth and welcome.
• The living room or drawing room paint should be the mix n match of the light shades of green colour, as this is believed to be more sensible for  peace and tranquillity.
• Soft pastel shades are much preferred for bedrooms as these colours are believed to promote a sense of calm and relaxation.
• The kitchen should be painted in shades of yellow, as this colour is believed to promote a sense of cheerfulness and energy.
• If the White colour is painted along with light shades of tiles in the toilets & Washrooms, Surely  the cleanliness and the sense of  purity will charm the house.
• The walls of the children's room can be painted in bright colours, as it is believed to provogue the sense of playfulness and energy.

Construction Material for Home

• According to the principles of Vastu Shastra, only new materials should be used for home construction to attract positive energies and neglect negative energies.
• The property owner should not use old, non-durable materials for the construction of a new home. as the old bricks. Old bricks may be weaker and less reliable than new bricks, and they may not meet modern building codes and safety standards.
• The woods must not be chosen from thorny trees for the construction of a new house.
• According to the Vastu principles, the same material should be used for doors and their frames.
• The iron doors should have iron frames rather than wooden frames.
• And, the wooden doors should have wooden frames rather than iron frames.

Storage of Material for Home Construction

• Vastu Shastra says, the storage of construction material should be done in a way that promotes positive energy flow and avoids negative energy buildup.
• The storage of materials for home construction is believed to be an important aspect of the overall energy and well-being of the home.
• Construction material should be stored in the northeastern corner of the property, as this is considered to be the most auspicious location for storage.
• The storage area should be kept clean and organised, to promote positive energy flow.
• Sharp and pointed objects, such as nails and tools, should be stored separately and carefully, as they are believed to represent negative energy.
• Firewood, coal, and other materials used for heating should be stored in the southern or western direction.
• Materials used for making the roof and flooring should be stored in the northern and eastern directions.
• Storing construction material for a long time is not recommended, as it can have a negative impact on the energy flow of the home.

Excavation for Home Construction

• The first step in House construction is Excavation.
• According to the Vastu Shastra, the excavation should start from the North-East corner of the building and should end in the South-West corner of the house construction.
• The direction of the excavation of home construction should be from North-East to South-East, then South-East to South-West corner.
• Simultaneously, the excavation should be from North-East to North-West, then North-West to South-West corner.

Water Sump for Home Construction

• According to the Vastu Shastra, the North-East is the place of water, and the water source in the plot is auspicious in the North-East, North, or East directions.
• Also, the property owner should avoid the installation of a Water Sump in the South-West, South-East, and North-West directions.
• The individual should avoid constructing a water sump in the middle of the house as it is considered unlucky.

Laying Foundation for Home Construction

• As directed by the principles of Vastu Shastra, the southwest corner should be the starting point for the foundation of home construction, followed by the northwest and southeast, and finally the northeast.