About Indian Vaastu

Vaastu is an ancient Indian science of architecture and buildings which helps in making a congenial setting or a place to live and work in a most scientific way taking advantage of the benefits bestowed by nature, its elements and energy fields for enhanced wealth, health, prosperity and happiness.

Vaastu is the science of direction that combines all the five elements of nature and balance them with the man and the material. Vaastu Shastra is creating a congenial setting or a place to live or work, in most scientific way taking advantages of the benefits bestowed by the five elements called "Panchabhootas" of the nature thereby paving the way for enhanced health, wealth, prosperity and happiness in an enlightened environment.
The world comprises of five basic elements, also known as the Panchabhootas. They are Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Space. Out of the nine planets, our planet has life because of the presence of these five elements.
The importance of orientation of a building is not only for saving energy but also to have a better house design, which not only gives comfortable living but also gives good health, prosperity and wealth to the house owners/occupiers and these families. There lies a co-relation between the rotational scenario of the planets and the house design and their different directions with respect of north. The building of any type and its construction meets the purpose if proper orientation has been given using suitable local building material. It increases not only its life span but also improves the condition of occupants.
The proper orientation means the proper knowledge of all the eight directions. It is a common knowledge that the direction from where the Sun arises is known as East and where it sets as West and when one faces the East direction, towards one's left is north and towards one's right is south. The corner where two directions meet obviously is more significant since it combines the forces emanating from both the directions. SO, in all there are eight directions, North, Northeast, East, East south, South, Southwest, West, West north. Every direction has its own significance and has its own construction. The basic rules of Vaastu Shastra are based on these eight directions.

Vaastu is followed while choosing a plot, how to choose a plot: the shape, the nature of the soil. When and how to construct a house, how to do the interiors, how to choose colour and when to shift. Vaastu is such a deep science that it is a pool of information and one can have any doubts cleared with proper reasoning. I am a strict follower of Vaastu as it is originated from India and it’s based on our culture, traditions, geographical conditions, climatically conditions and everything for India. And fengshui is originated in China and based on their culture and traditions.
 
Scientific reasons behind vaastu
➢ Good natural lightning is very important in the house you are buying. So ensure that adequate sunlight enters the apartment and also that it has good cross ventilation option. If house entrance is north facing, then the harmful effect of UV rays is minimized at the place where the family members congregate. Similarly, if the house is east facing, then the entrance is exposed to the rays of the rising sun which bring in nutrients and vitamins.
➢ Kitchen should be placed in south east with window facing east, because it is the first room in the morning that begins buzzing with activity. The idea is to let the rays of the rising sun grace the food and enrich it with nutrients and vitamins.
➢ North east corner is to be avoided for toilet and bathroom placement. The direction of the wind all through the year is North East to South West. If the toilet is placed in north east, the wind enters the room after passing the toilet and hence, contaminates it.
➢ The door should open clockwise because most of the population being right handed, it is easier to open the door in a clockwise direction when entering into the Kitchen.

Arrangements of rooms:
Living room - This is the area for general use where family spends much of their time. It is usually near the entrance of the house. During winters, this area receives much of the sunshine and in summer, the sunrays enter from southern part.
Kitchen - this is usually made in the eastern side of the plot for morning sunshine, which refreshes and purifies the air.
Bedroom- this area should provide privacy to the members and should provide provision for table, chairs, and cupboards. Attached toilets may be provided for ease of convenience.
Bath & W.C. - Usually, bath and W.C. are combined in a single room and attached to bedroom for increase of convenience and privacy. The bathroom is usually made white with glazed tiles with complete showers, bathtubs etc.
Veranda - A residential building must be provided with open veranda at the front and rear side of the home. This veranda provides protection to the home from sunrays, wind and rain. It also provides with a place to sit and enjoy. This area varies between 10%-20% of the total area.
Stair case-The staircase should be placed in the front of the building if it is intended for visitors and should be placed at the back of the home if family members would use it more. Rises & treads should be uniform to smooth movement.