The size of the rooms According to the Tamil Manaiyadi shastram (Vastu Sastra), the room size has an impact on the people residing in the house. It is applicable to each and every room in th... Read more
Balconies and Verandahs Balconies, verandahs, and terraces should ideally be built on the north, northeast, or east sides of the house, not on the south or west sides. If a balcony is on the... Read more
Before entering a new house, a pooja ceremony known as Griha Pravesh ceremony should be performed. A good time to enter a new house is in the period of Uttarayan, from June 21 through Decemb... Read more
It is best that there are more doors and windows on the north and east sides of the building. There should be fewer windows and doors on the upper floors than on the lower ones. It is... Read more
Overhead Water Tank The overhead water tank should be in the southwest (best) or west corners of the building. An overhead water tank should not be located in the northeast or southeast corn... Read more
Basements should ideally not be built under the entire house. If that is impossible, use only the northeast section. Heavy equipment can be kept on the south and west sides. It is best that... Read more
Best to build stairways on the southwest, or if necessary, on the south or west sides of the house. Do not build stairways on the northeast side, as it will cause loss of wealth. The stairca... Read more
Puja (Temple) Room Worship should be done in the north east, north, or east sides of the house. It is best that the temple room is in the northeast corner of the house. The worship room shou... Read more
Living (Sitting) Room The living room should be on the north side of the house. Furniture should be square or rectangular, not round or oval. It is good if the ceiling slopes down toward the... Read more
The library or study should be located on the west side of the building, but should not be located in the corners of the house. When using a library or study, it is best to sit facing east o... Read more
