Quick answer
The three most important Vastu rules: pooja room in North-East, master bedroom in South-West, kitchen in South-East. Never have a kitchen or toilet in the North-East.
Vastu Shastra · India
Vastu Shastra Guide
Correct direction, placement rules, common mistakes, and practical remedies for every room in your home. Based on traditional Vastu Shastra principles applied to modern Indian apartments and houses.
Vastu by Room
Bedroom
Best direction: South-West
Sleep direction, bed placement, and colours that promote rest
Kitchen
Best direction: South-East
Stove direction, sink placement, and the most common kitchen defect
Living Room
Best direction: North or East
Furniture placement, TV direction, and artwork that attracts prosperity
Pooja Room
Best direction: North-East
The most important room — idol direction and what not to store here
Home Office
Best direction: West or South-West
Desk direction, laptop placement, and Vastu for remote workers
Bathroom
Best direction: West or North-West
Toilet placement and the bathroom positions that cause the most damage
Main Entrance
Best direction: North, East, or North-East
The most important Vastu element — door direction and threshold decor
The 8 Vastu Directions — Quick Reference
North
Kuber · Water
Wealth & career
North-East
Ishaan · Space
Spirituality & health
East
Indra · Air
Social life & sunlight
South-East
Agni · Fire
Kitchen & energy
South
Yama · Earth
Fame & stability
South-West
Nirrti · Earth
Relationships & grounding
West
Varun · Water
Income & gains
North-West
Vayu · Air
Movement & communication
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