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  In continuation of my previous blog on Vaastu principles, today I would like to discuss use of Vaastu in elaborated way. 1: In Vaastu based plan circular or hexagonal or irregular shapes in planning is not allowed, only square & rectangular plans are permitted: This has a scientific reason that maximum areas can be utilized in rectangular & square plans, and there is minimum wastage of area to be used. 2: Store/ Elevated area with minimum openings is to be kept in south, southwest and western walls: This has a valid point , these areas since have very less openings will stop the heat from the setting south west sun thus giving more comfortable environment inside the building 3: Stairs to be clock wise and rectangular in shape no circular stairs allowed: Usually we do parikrama clockwise in temples, i think this relates the faith for stairs in a building. 4: In Bed Rooms the Head position while sleeping should not be towards north side: This has som...

A house A villa An apartment No? A farmhouse A hill May be, Being a child they may have fascinated us a lot and that flight of fancies, Oh! They were amazing. But now, When I understand the logic that “Even a brick wants to be something”. I just don’t get it. At this age how as child I wondered owing one of those and now being seasoned to ups and downs of life. They are just the fallacies of world. The generation of my time can easily comprehend what I am trying to convey and youth reading may say - No, I want to live in those mysterious adventures of well structured dreams of my villa. This is not at all crazy or weird Because that is when we are all attracted to all moonshine and razzmatazz. In a way it’s good to see younger ones growing up and realizing what they want. No human is ever satisfied with anything But as you grow you learn to appreciate all those small things that never bothered. Reaching at this age, they will also feel the same and may be when we are on other side of ...

VAASTU IN PLANNING What is VAASTU ; VAASTU is termed as ancient science and principals to be used in planning. The basic principals are Puja room and water tank in eeshan (North East corner)  Kitchen in south east corner And heavy structure/ store in south west corner. Rest bed rooms and other spaces. " A very simple logic". This logic holds correct while planning in a bigger plot/ farm where there is an ample space around the house and you have morning sun, evening sun and good breeze. now what if the case is 1000 sqft plot in row housing, and both side common wall. Here VAASTU principals cannot be worked out and will be irrelevant, you should look to the open spaces keep kitchen and rooms well ventilated, and plan to have more of natural air and light. Forget VAASTU, or you will mess up with an idiotic plan. VAASTU is basic principle not a rule to follow, it is not a religion but a healthy science.