Vastu Tips for Doors and Windows

The doors and windows are essential furnishing articles of the house. These are used for insulation purposes. They provide comfort in working at the house. The following are important points that one should consider before designing the doors and windows.

• Maximum number of doors and windows should open in the North and East as compared to the South and West.
• The doors and windows should be in even numbers like 2, 4, 6, 8 etc. but not 10 and multiple of 8.
• The main door of house should be taller than other doors. It should be of two shutters.
• There should not be any obstruction in front of main door like big trees; pole etc. There should not be any temple opposite to the house too.
• The doors should not be placed in center of the wall. It should be far from the centre. It should not be in extreme corner.
• For doors and windows one type of wood should be used. Teak wood is the best option for doors and windows.
• The doors and windows should be rectangular. The doors having irregular or square shapes are not auspicious.
• The doors should not close automatically; it may affect the health of children.
• The doors should not be over size or under sized. Its size should be of ratio 2:1 in regard to height and width.
• If the door is making noise while moving, it should be repaired otherwise it can cause quarrel.
• There should not be cracked door in a house. It should be replaced as soon as possible.
• The entrance door should be well decorated with pictures and decorative pieces.
• The main entrance door of two houses opposite to each other should not be opened towards to each other.
• If there is more than one floor in a building, one door over another door should be avoided.
  

Note: Any picture of God should not be hanged at outer side of the door.

Vastu Tips for Plants and Trees

Vastu Shastra being an ancient science deals in residential buildings, factories and industries. Vastu can be applied on flowers and plants in the house. The plants play significant role in activating positive energy to our day to day life. Here is what Vastu says about plants.

Tulsi or Basil plant is most powerful and auspicious plant. The plant should be located in the North, East and North-east of the house. Tulsi can be grown at the front or the back of the house.

Banyan and Peepel tree are sacred trees so they should be planted near temple or sacred place.

• The trees should not be planted in front of the entrance of house.
• Big trees can be planted in the South and West portion of the house. They should not be too close to the building as they block sunlight and roots of the tree can damage foundation. The roots of big trees absorb sunlight and do not allow them to reach the house.
• Small trees can be planted in the East and North side. But no tree should be planted in North-east corner.
• Thorny plants should not be planted in the house as these plants except rose can have negative energy.
• The creepers should be planted near entrance door. It should not be raised on compound wall of the building. It is good to plant creeper in garden.
• Avoid milky trees in the house as it may affect the health of family members.
• Flowering plants should be placed in the South-west portion of the house. Jasmine, Rose, Marigold, Champak, Mogra and Prijat are good around the house as it gives positive energy.
• Money plant should also be planted inside the house as it brings good luck to the house.
• No big tree should be planted in the centre of the house.
• A rock garden should be in southwest portion of the house, not in the northeast portion of the house.

Vastu and Brahmasthan

Brahmasthan is a unique feature of ancient architecture based on Vastu Shastra. It is central, holiest and powerful zone of the house. All directions meet at the center of the house and disperse positive energy in all directions. This positive energy is very useful for living beings of the occupants of the house. Brahmasthan is also important place for factories and industries. The central place is identified by painting ceiling with a different color.

If people want to enjoy riches, harmony and happiness, Brahmasthan should be left open and is free of obstructing objects. In ancient time, it was common to construct a courtyard at the centre of house which was open to sky and to the rooms around courtyard.

Identification of Brahmasthan

Divide the plot into 8 equal parts from East to West and North to South. Now the plot is divided into 64 equal parts. The four squares at the center of plot are the place of Brahmasthan.

Tips for Brahmasthan

• Main hall, Pooja Room or Courtyard can be constructed at the centre of the house.
• Toilets and Bathroom should not be built at the centre of the house.
• Kitchen at the center may have adverse effect on health.
• Generally, in duplex houses staircases are built at center of house. It may affect mental and financial growth of the residents.
• The pillar having a load of structure makes the centre heavy that’s a big Vastu defect.
• Sleeping at the centre place will mess up the life.
• There should not be a beam at the center of house.
• Beams, arches, store room etc. should not be constructed at Brahmsthana.