What is Vastu Shastra?

Vastu Shastra is the classical Indian science of architecture and spatial harmony — aligning a building's directions, rooms and five elements with natural energies for wellbeing and prosperity.

Can I check my home's Vastu online for free?

Vaastu World publishes Vastu guides. The specialist audit and room-tool service is available at vaastuworld.org; that service shows its current access terms before you start.

What is the Vastu computed assessment?

The Vastu computed assessment is an advisory summary of a completed property audit. Vaastu World at vaastuworld.org is the specialist service and states the current scope, availability and price there.

Do I need to demolish anything to fix Vastu defects?

No. Most Vastu defects are corrected with simple, no-demolition remedies — placement, colour, elements and directional adjustments — which Vaastu World lists for each detected defect.

Does my flat or house number affect Vastu?

In numerology a property's number carries a vibration; Vaastu World checks its compatibility with your own birth number and suggests remedies to align it.

How is Vaastu World's Vastu different from other tools?

Vaastu World ties Vastu to your birth chart (Jyotish) — reading your property against your own Sun, Moon and Lagna — a personalization no other Vastu tool offers, in 10 Indian languages.

VAASTU WORLD · HOUSE DIRECTION

Vastu for East-Facing House

Vastu traditionally favors East-facing homes because the East is associated with sunrise. Plan for morning light while considering shade, room layout, access, and the local climate. Best direction: East · Purva.

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Vastu for East-Facing House illustrated room-guide workflow

Key Vastu tips

01Review the entrance position on a measured plan and use a clearly stated pada-counting tradition.

02Use East-side openings where they add daylight without excessive glare or heat.

03Place a puja area and windows where they are safe and accessible; North-East is a traditional option.

04Grade terraces and plots to carry rainwater safely away from the building.

Dos and don'ts

Dos

Grow suitable plants where they receive enough sun and water.
Choose light colors if they suit the daylight and occupants.
A South-East kitchen and North-East puja area are traditional preferences, subject to a workable floor plan.

Don'ts

Retain useful shade and boundary protection while allowing East-side daylight where practical.
Put bathrooms where drainage, privacy, and ventilation work.
Choose paint for the room’s actual light and thermal comfort.

Frequently asked questions

QWhy is an East-facing house considered most auspicious? — East is associated with sunrise in Vastu, and many traditions favor an East-facing entrance. The amount of morning light depends on the site and window design.

QWhich professions benefit most from an East-facing home? — An East-facing home can suit many kinds of work and family routines. Compare the floor plan, comfort, access, and budget for the people who will live there.

More Vastu guides

RoomVastu Tips for Kitchen — रसोई के लिए वास्तु RoomVastu Tips for Master Bedroom — मास्टर बेडरूम के लिए वास्तु RoomVastu Tips for Living Room — बैठक कमरे के लिए वास्तु RoomVastu Tips for Bathroom — बाथरूम के लिए वास्तु RoomVastu Tips for Puja Room — पूजा घर के लिए वास्तु RoomVastu Tips for Study Room — अध्ययन कक्ष के लिए वास्तु

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