Interactive Vastu Shastra Guide v3

The Science of Sacred Space

Welcome to the interactive guide to Vastu Shastra. This application is designed to help you explore the profound principles of this ancient Indian science of architecture. Vastu's fundamental purpose is to create a harmonious synthesis between a built structure and the natural world, aligning human life with the subtle energies of the cosmos to foster health, prosperity, and spiritual well-being.

The Power of Directions

Vastu considers the eight cardinal and inter-cardinal directions as conduits of specific cosmic energies. The Sun's path from East to West, the Earth's magnetic field from North to South, and other gravitational and cosmic forces imbue each direction with a unique quality. For example, the North-East is considered the source of divine energy, ideal for prayer and meditation, while the South-West is a zone of stability, best for the master of the house. This application will help you explore the attributes of each direction in detail.

The Five Great Elements (Pancha Mahabhutas)

The universe, including our bodies and homes, is composed of five fundamental elements: Space (Akash), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), Water (Jal), and Earth (Prithvi). Vastu aims to balance these elements within a structure. An imbalance, such as placing a water element (like a toilet) in the fire zone (South-East), can disrupt harmony and lead to problems. Understanding the correct placement of these elements is key to creating a supportive and prosperous environment.

Use the navigation above to journey through these core concepts. You can visually explore the Vastu Purusha Mandala, understand the balance of the Five Elements, dive deep into the properties of each direction, and even see how Vastu principles can be personalized through the lens of Vedic Astrology. This tool transforms the complex knowledge of the Vastu scriptures into an accessible and interactive format.

Vastu Purusha Mandala

The Mandala is a 9x9 grid of 81 modules (padas), organized into 9 larger zones. Each pada is ruled by a deity. Click a pada to see its details. Hover over a zone to see its name and highlight its padas.

Select a deity's pada to see its information here.

North

West

East

South

The Five Great Elements (Pancha Mahabhutas)

Vastu is founded on balancing the five great elements. Each is energetically associated with a direction. The diagram below visualizes this elemental distribution, with North at the top for easy orientation.

🌌 Space

Center

🌬️ Air

North-West

💧 Water

North-East

🔥 Fire

South-East

🌍 Earth

South-West

Directional Explorer

Each of the eight directions holds a unique energetic signature. Click a direction on the interactive compass to explore its complete profile, including attributes, ideal room placements, and common Vastu defects (Doshas) with their remedies.

North

NE

East

SE

South

SW

West

NW

Astro-Vastu: Personalized Space

Astro-Vastu integrates Vastu with your Vedic Astrology birth chart. The 1st House (Lagna/Ascendant) corresponds to the East. Select your Lagna to see how the astrological houses and their Rashi (sign) numbers map to your space. Use the toggle to switch between a house-based "Compass" view and a traditional "Chart" view (North Indian style).

Ascendant:

Compass

Chart

Room Placement Guide

Select a room type to see the most auspicious zones for it. Green is best, Yellow is acceptable, and Red should be avoided.

Room Type

North

NE

East

SE

South

SW

West

NW

Land Selection Guide

The shape and slope of a plot of land are fundamental in Vastu. An ideal plot allows for the free flow of positive energies. Select a land type below to see its visual representation and learn about its suitability.

The Science of Sacred Space

The Power of Directions

The Five Great Elements (Pancha Mahabhutas)

Vastu Purusha Mandala

The Five Great Elements (Pancha Mahabhutas)

Directional Explorer

Astro-Vastu: Personalized Space

Room Placement Guide

Room Type

Land Selection Guide

Select Land Type

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