Create a Harmonious Home with Expert Vastu Guidance
Your home should be a place of peace, health, and happiness. When energy flows in right direction, everything feels calm, energetic & lighter.
Create a Harmonious Home with Expert Vastu Guidance
Your home should be a place of peace, health, and happiness. When energy flows in right direction, everything feels calm, energetic & lighter.
What is Vastu Shastra and Why Does Your Home Need It?
Vastu is an ancient Indian science that helps to create harmony between your home and the nature. You can think of it as a set of rules or guidelines that help with the smooth flow of energy through your living space.
When your home follows Vastu principles, you might notice:
Many homeowners across India are already witnessing these changes. In India, more than 20% of home buyers opt for Vastu-compliant homes when they search for property.
The Science Behind Vastu for Modern Indian Homes
Vastu has five natural elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space and each direction in your home connects to specific elements and life.
North
Affects opportunities and income flow
East
Influences health and new beginnings
South
Connected to fame and recognition
Southwest
Best for master bedroom
West
Relates to stability and relationships
Northeast
Spiritual growth and clarity
Southeast
Ideal for kitchen activities
Northeast
Suitable for guest rooms
Common Problems Vastu Can Help Solve
Families come to the Vastu Expert, Mr. Deepak Kumar Saini with specific concerns:
If you’re experiencing any of these, Vastu corrections might help restore balance.
Room-by-RoomVastu Guide
Transform every room in your home into a space of health, prosperity, and harmony with time-tested Vastu principles.
Your kitchen represents the fire element and directly impacts family health and prosperity. The person who cooks absorbs the most energy from this space.
Ideal kitchen location:
- Southeast (Agni corner): Best position, aligns with fire element naturally
- Northwest: Acceptable alternative if Southeast isn’t possible
Avoid these locations:
- Northeast (most inauspicious for kitchen)
- Southwest (creates health issues)
- Directly in front of main entrance
Ideal Kitchen Location and Stove Placement
Stove direction rules:
- Cook facing East (most auspicious, brings health)
- Cook facing South (acceptable alternative)
- Never cook facing North or West
Other kitchen elements:
- Sink location: North or Northeast corner (separate from stove)
- Refrigerator: Southwest, West, or South corner
- Storage cabinets: Southern or Western walls
- Water purifier: Northeast corner
- Gas cylinder: Southeast corner (outside kitchen if possible)
Color recommendations:
- Walls: Light yellow, orange, red, or pink
- Avoid: Black or dark blue (conflicts with fire element)
Common Kitchen Vastu Mistakes to Avoid
Top mistakes homeowners make:
- Sink and stove together: Keep at least 2 feet distance between water and fire elements
- Cooking under a beam: Causes health issues hang a bamboo flute at 45-degree angle as remedy
- Kitchen below or above bathroom: Creates serious energy drain needs professional correction
- Broken or unused appliances: Remove immediately – they block positive energy
- Medicines in kitchen: Store medicines in separate area, not near food.
Quick fixes you can do today:
- Clean your stove burners thoroughly
- Organize cabinets and remove expired items
- Fix any leaking taps immediately
- Add live herbs like tulsi or basil
Your kitchen represents the fire element and directly impacts family health and prosperity. The person who cooks absorbs the most energy from this space.
Master bedroom location:
- Southwest corner: Most stable, brings prosperity and good relationships
- South or West: Acceptable alternatives
Avoid these locations:
- Northeast (causes restlessness)
- Southeast (creates health problems)
- Near or above kitchen/pooja room
Bed placement rules:
- Headboard direction: South or West wall (most restful)
- Sleeping position: Head towards South or East while sleeping
- Never sleep with: Head towards North (disrupts magnetic field and sleep quality)
What to keep in bedroom:
- Soothing artwork showing pairs (promotes relationships)
- Light, pleasant colors on walls
- Minimal furniture for easy energy flow
What to remove from bedroom:
- Mirrors facing the bed (cover at night if you can’t move)
- Electronic devices near the head
- Work-related items or exercise equipment
- Water features or aquariums
- Religious idols or photos of deities
Master Bedroom Location and Bed Direction
The master bedroom should make you feel grounded and peaceful.
Detailed bed placement:
- Leave space on both sides (at least 1.5 feet) for energy circulation
- Don't place bed directly under a beam
- Avoid bed in direct line with door
- Keep bed away from windows if possible
Color scheme for master bedroom:
- Best colors: Light pink, cream, light green, or lavender
- Avoid: Red (creates aggression), black, or dark colors
Furniture arrangement:
- Heavy furniture (wardrobe, dresser) on South or West walls
- Light furniture (chairs, study table) on North or East
- Dresser mirror should not reflect the bed
Children's Bedroom Special Considerations
Children’s rooms need different treatment to support their growth and studies.
Best location for children's bedroom:
- West (helps concentration)
- Northwest (develops communication skills)
- East (for younger children)
Study table placement:
- Face East or North while studying
- Avoid study table under beam or near bed
- Keep books on East or North wall shelves
Bed direction for children:
- Head towards East (improves memory and learning)
- Head towards South (acceptable alternative)
Colors for children's room:
- Boys: Light blue, green, or white
- Girls: Light pink, lavender, or cream
- Avoid: Very bright or dark colors that create distraction
The prayer room or pooja space is the spiritual heart of your home. This area should feel peaceful and sacred.
Best location for pooja room:
- Northeast (Ishaan corner): Most auspicious position
- East: Good alternative
- North: Acceptable option
Avoid these locations:
- Near or attached to bathroom
- Under staircase
- In bedroom (if unavoidable, create separate enclosed space)
- South direction
Best Direction for Prayer Room
Direction you should face while praying:
- Face East (most recommended)
- Face North (also auspicious)
This means idols should be placed on the West or South wall, so when you pray, you naturally face East or North.
Idol placement rules:
- Keep idols on a raised platform or shelf (not floor level)
- Maintain at least 1 inch gap between idols
- Height should be at eye level when seated
- Maximum idol size: Not more than 3-4 inches in height for home use
Pooja room design:
- Door: Wooden, two-shutter preferred
- Floor: Marble, clean tile, or wood
- Walls: White, light yellow, or light blue
- Lighting: Natural light from East + lamp/diya during prayers
What to Keep and Avoid in Pooja Room
Essential items to include:
- Oil lamp or ghee diya (light daily)
- Fresh flowers (replace when they wilt)
- Incense holder
- Clean prayer mat
- Fresh water in copper vessel
- Bell (small)
What to strictly avoid:
- Broken or damaged idols (replace or immerse properly)
- Photos of deceased relatives
- Dusty or dirty items
- Too many idols (creates confusion)
- Storage of non-religious items
Daily maintenance:
- Clean the floor daily
- Change water and flowers daily
- Light lamp during morning and evening
- Keep door closed when not in use
Bathrooms represent water drainage, so placement matters to prevent energy and prosperity from leaving your home.
Ideal bathroom locations:
- Northwest: Best choice (waste flows out properly)
- West: Acceptable
- South: Can work with remedies
Most problematic locations:
- Northeast: Extremely inauspicious (blocks positive energy)
- Southwest: Creates financial losses
- Center of home: Major Vastu defect
Ideal Bathroom Locations
If you’re building or selecting a home, try to get bathroom placement right from the start.
Direction-wise impact:
- Northwest bathroom: No issues, natural flow
- West bathroom: Minimal impact with proper remedies
- North bathroom: Affects opportunities (needs correction)
- East bathroom: Health concerns (remedies needed)
For existing bathrooms in wrong direction:
- Keep door closed always
- Fix all leaks immediately
- Keep bathroom spotlessly clean
- Use bright lights
- Place a mirror on outside of bathroom door
- Keep live plants outside bathroom door
Toilet Seat Direction and Remedies
Toilet seat orientation:
- Should face North-South axis
- Never face East-West when using
Other washroom guidelines:
- Exhaust fan on North or East wall
- Windows on North or East if possible
- Shower area in East or North corner
- Drainage slope towards Northeast
Remedies for bathroom Vastu defects:
- Northeast bathroom: Keep a bowl of sea salt; change weekly. Place Vastu pyramid. Keep door closed with “Om” symbol outside
- Southwest bathroom: Paint walls in earthy tones. Keep well-lit. Place indoor plant outside
- Attached bathroom in bedroom: Keep door closed always. Place a crystal between bedroom and bathroom area
Your living room is where family gathers and guests are welcomed. It sets the impression for your entire home.
Living room location:
- North, East, or Northeast: Most welcoming, creates positive atmosphere
- Northwest: Good for guest areas
Colors for living room:
- Light shades: White, cream, light yellow, light green
- Avoid: Too much black, red, or dark colors
Furniture arrangement:
- Heavy sofas on South or West walls
- Leave Northeast corner empty or place water feature
- TV or entertainment unit on Southeast wall
- Face North or East while watching TV
Dining area guidelines:
- Best location: West, East, or North of kitchen
- Never between two doors
- Dining table shape: Square or rectangle (avoid sharp corners)
- Family head sits facing East or North while eating
What makes a living room welcoming:
- Good natural light from North or East
- Fresh flowers or live plants
- Family photos on South or West wall (not North or East)
- Proper ventilation and fresh air flow