Vastu shastra is all about managing the energies in the space that you have to the best possible extent. Most homebuyers prefer East-facing houses as that direction is associated with good luck and prosperity. South-facing homes are generally considered inauspicious and get the bad rap many times due to the belief that Lord Yama, the God of Death, lives in the dakshina or South direction.
However, the truth is Vastu shastra does not specify a direction as being good or bad. Any house that’s planned in accordance with Vastu principles can play a part in bringing success and happiness to its residents due to the good flow of energy. Scientifically, the East or North directions are preferred because it is easier to orient the house towards them compared to the South, which entails more effort.
Take heart if you have just decided on a South-facing plot. Follow our special tips below to get started with your Vastu planning and fill your home with positive energies.
Fixing the main entrance
Draw out the South part of the house and divide it into nine equal parts or ‘padas’ from the South-East to the South-West. The main entrance in a South-facing house must be located in the fourth pada and will face towards the North and the East. This is considered as the most auspicious. But if it is impossible to locate the entrance in this spot you can consider padas three, two, and one.
Pro tip: Generally, the South-East is a favourable direction, while South-West should be avoided completely.
Placing the kitchen
The kitchen should be located towards the North-West or South-East corner of the house to catch the purifying rays of the morning sun. It is also believed that the god of fire rules the South-East and placing the kitchen in this direction, along with plenty of ventilation and light would be ideal.
Pro tip: The door of the kitchen should face North, East or North-East and all cooking activities should ideally take place facing the East.
Determining the bedrooms
The master bedroom should ideally be located in the South-West, where the most positive energy is said to be accumulated. If the house has multiple floors, it is advisable to keep the master bedroom at the topmost level.
Pro tip: The other rooms in the house can be positioned in the North-West.
Additional points to keep in mind while planning the design of the house:
- Make the walls on the South and the West stronger and higher than the other sides.
- The shape of the house is an important aspect of Vastu. Constrain your house to rectangular or square shapes particularly for a South-facing plot.
- The South-West corner should not have features like car porches, septic tanks, gardens or water pumps as this is associated with losses or health issues.
- Try to plant trees or keep large flower pots in the North-East side to drive away negative energy.
According to vastu principles, main doors or entrances to a south-facing home must be placed in the centre of a south-facing wall or area. This is so that the energies of the home line up. Entrances towards the left of the middle point are also generally good.
My house face is south and right side bigger than left. How can l solve it?
Really interesting to see how vastu changes the energy inside the house and helps in keeping the mood right.
According to vastu principles, main doors or entrances to a south-facing home must be placed in the centre of a south-facing wall or area.
Is it true south facing plot gives losses or negativity or death in family or relationships gets bitter or any success issues educational issues for kids and quarrels?? Please answer?
This is so that the energies of the home line up. Entrances towards the left of the middle point are also generally good.
Vastu defines a lot of things and is a lot of concern for Indian buyers. This article is really an insight about the same. Very interesting.
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This is so the energies of the home line up. Passageways towards the left of the center point are likewise for the most part good.According to vastu standards, principle entryways or doors to a south-bound home must be put in the focal point of a south-bound divider or zone.
That means it will be a southwest entry .. which they say is to be avoided at all costs
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