Road Effects on the Plot

Road Effects on the Plot

1.Road towards East of the Plot: It is auspicious.

2.Road towards North of the Plot: It is auspicious.

3.Towards West of the Plot: It is auspicious.

4.Towards South of the Plot: It is of neutral effect. If the main door of the house in the plot is in south direction, instead of neutral effect bad effect is the result.

5.Two Roads towards East and North: Auspicious.

6.Two Roads towards North and West: Auspicious.

7.Two Roads in West and South sides: Auspicious.

8.Two Roads in South and East sides: Highly inauspicious. The possibility of owner becoming pauper is more.

9.Two Roads in North and South sides: Comparatively inauspicious than auspicious.

10.Three Roads in East, West and North and South side closed: Provide bad effects.

11.Three Roads in East, West and South and North side closed: Inauspicious.

12.Three Roads in North, South and West and East side closed: Inauspicious.

13.Three Roads in East. North and South and West side closed: Not good.

14.Roads on all sides of the Plot: Highly auspicious. Wealth will accumulate.

15.Roads on all sides of the Plot with sub-roads from all sides: Highly inauspicious and highly risky to the owner.

16.Roads on North, East and West with sub-roads from them: Highly inauspicious.

17.Roads on North and West with sub-roads from them: Highly inauspicious.

18.Roads on East and South with sub-roads from them: Highly inauspicious.

19.Roads on East with sub-road from it: Inauspicious.

20.Plot at the end of a Road: Highly inauspicious.

Building in Ditch

Building in Ditch

As far as possible a plot in a ditch should be avoided for having a house or business building constructed. If unavoidable, such plots can be used with some corrective steps.

1 If there is a road in the east, it can be used provided the road level is not higher than the plot level.

2 For plots with road on west the road should be at higher level.

3 For plots with road on north the road should not be at higher level.

4 For plots with road on south side the road should be at higher level.

5 If there are roads in more than one side, the roads at south and west should be at higher level and roads at north and east should be at low level than the plot.

6 The plinth level should be at least 2 feet higher than the road level.

7 The plots at lower level than the road or roads are inauspicious.

Building on Hill

Building on Hill

1 There is no Vastu Sastra bar for building a structure on hill if the hill is in west or south direction of the city.

2 The hills in north, north-east or east directions of the city are not good for construction.

3 The hills with slopes towards east, north or north-east are good, while the hills with slopes towards south or west are bad.

4 Hills with river, canal, sea, pond, lake or well in east or north are good. If they are in west or south, better take up no construction.

5 The hills with slopes to all the four directions and having approach roads in east or north are good.

6 Compound walls are necessary. The height of the east and north walls should be less than the height in south and west.

7 Water source (well or underground tank) should be in north-east direction. If the tank is overhead, it should be in west direction.

8 Arrange the compound wall gate in east, north or north-east direction. If that not feasible, arrange in west side of north-west or south side of south-east.

9 Have the structure with more vacant space in east and north.

10 No construction activity should be carried out in north-east corner as it will invite many troubles.

11 No well, pond, septic tank or pit should be there in south-east, south, west or south-west.

12 In upward or downward slope hills carry out the construction with upward slopes towards south or west.

13 If the construction is multi-level, make it on upward slope towards south or west.

14 Having taller hills in north-east, east or north are bad omens while taller hills in west and south are good omens.

Trees and Their Effect

Trees and Their Effect

1 The wall in south-east direction of the house should not be touched by creeper or branch of a tree as it is inauspicious. Such touching will have bad bearings on children.

2 Touching by creeper or branch of tree in the south-east wall of the house may result in experiencing bad dreams for those sleeping in the room or rooms in the south-west direction. In case the touching is by a mango or papal tree branch, the outcome may be loss of wealth.

3 Touching by creeper or branch of tree in north-west wall causes halt in economic growth and enmity. If the touching is by neem, subabhul or nilgiri regression among women is predicted.

4 Touching by creeper or branch of tree in north-east wall causes decline in economic growth and obstacles in having children born. In case the touching is by guava, custard apple, almond, coconut or banana the fate of house owner is to suffer loss in business.

5 If the touching is by creeper or branch of tree in the eastern wall, it affects social status of the family head. If the touching is by pipal, audumbar or banyan tree, it will additionally cause blockade in economic growth.

6 If the touching is by creeper or branch of tree in the western wall, it causes mental agony to the family head. The touching by banyan, papal, shewga or mango tree causes loss of wealth.

7 Touching in the northern wall by creeper or branch of tree causes bankruptcy.

8 Touching in southern wall by creeper or branch of tree causes quarrel and diseases in the family.

9 To ward off evil effects by trees or creepers, better ensure they are not planted near the house.

10 For greenery sake and auspicious effect certain plants can be planted near the house without allowing the branches to touch the wall or walls, but only suggested plants and in suggested directions. Chameli, champa and gulab are good for eastern side; ashok and nilgiri for western side; small plants with yellow flowers, guava and custard apple for northern side; neem, coconut and ashoka for southern side.

11 Cactus, banana, lemon, pomegranate and thorny trees should not be planted near the house.

Rectification of Improper Plots

Rectification of Improper Plots

In many places plots in different shapes such as pentagon, trapezium, parallelogram etc are found. The plots in these shapes are unfit for house or building construction. Unsuitability can be corrected by employing Vastu Sastra norms.

1 Pentagon Shaped: Construct a 2 feet high wall to have the triangular part separated and then construct the building in the square portion. The separated triangular portion may be used as garden or for agriculture purpose.

2 Trapezium Shaped: Make the plot square or rectangular shaped by constructing compound walls in the east and west and then undertake the construction. The separated portion may be used as garden.

3 Parallelogram Shaped: Construct compound walls towards south directions and undertake the building construction inside the walls.

Buildings in Triangular Plots

Buildings in Triangular Plots

1 Triangular plots are considered good to an extent of 70%.
2 Have the building constructed in square shaped portion by constructing compound walls with more open space in north and east. The left out portion outside the compound wall is useful for agriculture purposes.
3 In the next triangular plot with north-east corner extended construct compound walls to the south and west. Use the portion outside the compound walls for agriculture purposes.
4 In the triangular plot with west extended corner construct compound walls in all the directions and construct the building in south-west part of the rectangular plot. Use the portion outside the compound wall for agriculture purposes.
5 In the triangular plot with extended west corner construct compound walls to the west and south and then make use.

L and C Shaped Constructions

L and C Shaped Constructions

Many of the public utility buildings are either L shaped or C shaped. It is worth keeping in mind certain points while constructing such buildings.

1 Provide more open space at north and east sides.

2 Carry out the construction in west or south portion of the plot.

3 North-east corner is best for underground construction of swimming pool, water reservoir etc.

4 East or north is recommended for construction of fountain, garden, playground and/or parking.

5 Septic tanks, bathrooms, toilets etc fit for north-west part.

6 For staircase, lift, overhead tank etc south or west is the suitable location.

7 For passages, doors and windows north or east is right.

L Shaped Plots & Consequences

L Shaped Plots & Consequences

The houses or buildings on L shaped lands are considered inauspicious. The ill-effects of L shaped lands can be rectified, however. Sixteen types of L shaped lands are generally found.

1.Plots with East-South-East Corner Chopped: The plot as it is inauspicious. The ill-effects can be minimized by construction of a fence or two feet high wall along to have the plot rectangular shape. The construction of fence or wall reduces the eastern portion of the plot. This will simply minimize the ill-effects. To have good results, build the house in the south-west part. Keep the area east of the wall open.

2.Plots with East-South-East Corner Extended: Consequent upon the extension of east-south-east corner, east side of the plot becomes short resulting minimization of auspiciousness. As a result of this, involvement in litigation and ill-health takes place. To overcome the problem of inauspiciousness, construct a 2 feet high wall to make the extended east-south-east corner separate and build the house in the south-western portion of the plot.

3.Plots with South-South-East Corner Cut Off: This type of plot is inauspicious for building a house. The bad effects attract accident, financial loss and health problems to ladies. Construct a 2 feet high wall to make the plot rectangular and then construct the house in south-west portion. This will result in good effects.

4.Plots with South-South-East Corner Extended: This type of plot is not totally inauspicious. Only partial side effect is experienced in the form of break in education to children, marginal financial losses etc. This problem can be overcome by constructing a 2 ft high wall to separate the extended portion. Then undertake the construction of house at south-west portion of the plot.

5.Plots with North-East Corner Chopped: To have a house in this type of plot is highly risky. Problems from all fronts including financial downward journey are almost certain. To minimize the risk factors, construct a 2 ft high wall to look north-east corner is not cut off and construct the house in the remaining major portion.

6.Plots with North-East Corner Extended: This type of land is considered auspicious resulting in all round progress including happiness and higher education to children. No alteration is required to make in the plot.

7.Plots with North-North-East Corner Cut Off: Such plots are inauspicious causing obscurity, ill-health, financial losses etc. To overcome such problems, build a 2 ft high wall in north and construct the house in the major portion.

8.Plots with North-North-East Corner Extended: This type of plot is very good. It will create wealth, reputation and good health. Make no alteration in the plot.

9.Plots with North-North-West Corner Chopped: This is an ill-luck plot. To nullify the bad effects, construct a cistern in the north-east part and build the house in the south-west portion. A compound gate in the north will have added advantages.

10.Plots with North-North-West Corner Extended: This type is inauspicious. Inauspicious effects can be corrected by constructing a 2 ft high wall to have the extended corner separate. Then construct the house in the main remaining portion.

11.Plots with West-North-West Corner Chopped: This type of plot provides both auspicious and inauspicious results. Auspicious result is availed for the reason that northern and western sides are increased. Inauspicious result is caused for the reason that west-south-west part is extended. To ward off the inauspiciousness, construct 2 feet high wall to the west so as to become the plot rectangular and construct the house.

12.Plots with West-North-West Corner Extended: This type of plot gives mixed results. While progress is certain, possibility of mental tension and skin diseases cannot be ruled out. Bad results can be rectified by constructing 2 ft high wall to have the extended portion separated and house constructed in the south-west portion of the major plot.

13.Plots with West-South-West Corner Chopped: The plot as it is not worth for building a house. To make the plot viable, construct 2 ft high wall to separate the extended west portion so as to make the remaining portion rectangular. This rectangular shaped portion is very auspicious to have a house.

14.Plots with West-South-West Corner Extended: This type of plot is inauspicious from health point of view. To rectify the ill-effects, construct 2 ft high wall to have the extended corner separated and keep the separated portion open. Then construct the house in the remaining main portion.

15.Plots with South-South-West Corner Chopped: This type of plot is good, but the extension of the south is considered bad. The bad effects may be in the form of accidents, litigation, mental illness to women etc. The bad effects can be nullified by constructing 2 feet high wall so as to make the main portion rectangular. Construct the house in the rectangular shaped main plot.

16.Plots with South-South-West Corner Extended: This type of plot is highly inauspicious. Possibility of accidental deaths or amputation of body parts, loss of dear and near ones, prolonged litigation and failure in it are there. Certain corrective steps can minimize the harmful effects. Separate the extended south-south-west corner by a wall of 2 feet high and keep the separated corner portion unused by any construction. With the wall construction the main portion becomes rectangular where house can be constructed as in south-west part. To be more beneficial, ensure a cistern or boring is done in the north-east corner of the main plot.

Obstacle by Shadow (Chhayavedh)

Obstacle by Shadow (Chhayavedh)

The shadow of any object falling on the house is generally considered as inauspicious.
The shadow of a temple falling on the house is called Temple Chhayavedh. This is inauspicious only if the shadow falls between 10 am to 3 pm. The outcome will be loss in business and peace in the family.
The shadow of a flag, pillar or similar objects is known as Dhwaj Chahyavedh which is inauspicious capable to bring ill-health.
The shadow of tree falling on the house between 10 am to 3 pm is inauspicious. This is called Vriksha Chhayavedh. The result is hindrance to financial progress.
Bhawan Chhayakupvedh is yet another obstacle. The shadow of a building falling on the well or pond is Bhawan Chhayakupvedh which is capable to create ways to financial setback.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Facing South

1 The outcome affects ladies most.

2 If there is a verandah in south side, it should have an iron grill guard or else construct a verandah in north side. This will ward off bad effects.

3 The boundary wall in the south should be at lower level than the front door level. This will have good results.

4 If the south portion of the house is at high level, it accrues good results.

5 If the south portion of land is at high level, it is indicative of good results.

6 The unwanted things heaped at south are good omens.

7 The front main door facing exactly south is good omen.

8 Construct the house near the boundary, if it is touching a road, to have good results.

9 If there is no road at south boundary, construct a wall first and then start the construction of the house to have good results.

10 Ensure the room or rooms on south side are at high level than other rooms and verandah to have beneficial effects.

11 The rain water flowing towards north from south is good omen.

12 If the water flow is impossible towards north, then manage the flow towards east to have good results.

13 If there is more open space in the south, it is harmful.

14 The southern side being at low level compared to other sides is indicative of bad omen.

15 A well or pond in south side is indicative of loss of money and accidental death.

16 Making the south wall of the house high than north wall gives good results.

17 Make the south boundary wall high than west boundary wall to have good effects.

18 If the main front door is facing south-east (Agneya), the possibility of litigation, fire, theft etc cannot be ruled out.

19 If the main front door is facing south-west, the possibility for diseases, untimely death etc exists.

20 If the south verandah is slopped towards south, it will result in harmful effects.

21 Portico built with pillars invites troubles and financial loss to the inmates.

Advantages and Disadvantages of North Facing

1 The good or bad outcome affects ladies and wealth.

2 The level of the floor on all parts should be lower to have good results.

3 The verandah on north side with low level than northern room floor is highly good.

4 The house with no open place at east is not good as a whole. But, north-east on eastern side is auspicious. And if the north-east (Ishanya) is short, the room of the west is considered auspicious.

5 If the main door is not visible over the compound wall from outside, it is considered bad. Build the compound wall with height lower than the door level to offset the bad effects.

6 In the event the owner desires to rent out a portion of the house he should retain the higher portion to avoid Vastu problems.

7 If there is a verandah in south side, it should be higher than the slopping verandah in the north side. This helps avoid bad-effects. In case the construction is RCC with no verandah make a balcony of minimum 2 feet in east north.

8 In case the land level, rooms’ floor level and northern part of the verandah are lower the possibility of having increased wealth is much.

9 The house with more open space in north is ideal to have prosperity and happiness.

10 If the rain water passing along north side flows through north-east (Ishanya), it is auspicious.

11 The rain water flowing through the front door becoming north-facing is indication of having brilliant students in the house.

12 If the front portion is lower than the central room level, it results progress and fame.

13 If the north side of the house is protruding high, the result is bad.

14 The north side land being on higher level also brings bad results.

15 The lack of open space in north and adequacy of open space in south are indicative of property loss.

16 If there is heap of stone, garbage and the like objects in the north, it is indicative of property loss.

17 If the front door is facing north-west (Vayavya), fire accidents or theft events will be recurring.

18 In case the central room (Garbhagriha) is at lower level than other rooms and verandah, quarrel, lack of peace, unwanted expenditure and debt are inevitable.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Facing West

1 Advantages or disadvantages are affected to the male children of the house-owner.

2 The compound wall can be either higher or lower than the main door as it is of no consequence.

3 Buying a plot on the western side of the house is inviting of unforeseen troubles in the life. If at all buying, buy it in somebody else’s name, demolish or sell the old house. Then transfer the ownership of the land to own name and construct a house and stay.

4 If the rain water flow is not from west to east, regulate the water to flow towards north-east (Ishanya). The flow to any other direction is not good.

5 Erect an iron grill to the verandah if verandah is only on the west. Or, as an alternative make a verandah in the east with slopes towards east. If this is not done, bad effects may be the result.

6 Main gate being in the west and verandah in the front portion, it is necessary to erect in iron grill or wall of at-least 3 ft high in north-south direction of the verandah. This is to ward off ill-effects.

7 If there is a portico on west side, it should be without pillars and lower level to house-floor. If pillars are unavoidable, then the floor of the portico should be raised to the level of centre room. If this rule is not followed, ill-effects are certain.

8 Build the house near to the boundary for good results.

9 If others’ land or sewage is there on west side, it is necessary to build a compound wall to avoid bad effects.

10 Heap of stone, earth or garbage on west is side is a good omen.

11 Main and other doors facing west give good results.

12 Floor elevated towards west is good.

13 Wall higher than the front door is good.

14 The low-land towards west is bad as it will result financial loss.

15 Make the floor of the central room (Garbhagriha) elevated compared to other rooms which will result in financial gain and fame.

16 If the west wall of the central room is higher, it ensures all round progress.

17 Big trees in west ensure prosperity and peace of mind.

18 The courtyard and the verandah being low are indicative of loss of property.

19 The west main door facing south-west(Naishritya) is indicative of diseases, untimely deaths and economic loss.

20 The west main door facing north-west (Vayavya) will result in prolonged litigations.

21 The floor of platform on west being lower than central room (Garbhgriha) is indicative of ill-health and loss of money.

22 If the rain water flows towards west from the land, the inmates are likely disease-ridden.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Facing East

1 Wealth and progeny are assured for the houses having more open space in the east.

2 If there is room or verandah in the eastern portion of the house, prosperity and good health are assured.

3 If there is a main gate in east and there is open space in north, it is good sign.

4 Main door in east ensures good results.

5 The east main gate having no open space in the north direction will not have any bad effects provided the house is built as per Vastu Sastra.

6 The height of the east wall of the house being less than the west wall results in good outcome.

7 The floor lowered towards east than the central room is good.

8 Slopped east verandah provides health and fame.

9 RCC house having no verandah can have a small balcony in east-north to have the same effect of east verandah.

10 If the water used in the house flows towards east, it ensures good health.

11 Well or water tank in east is good.

12 The east elevated land is bad. The inmates will be poor and unhealthy.

13 If the house is built close to east boundary, there is chance of having dearth of male child or else the male child may be handicapped.