ADALYA JOURNAL ISSN NO: 1301-2746 A STATE OF ART ON VASTU SHASTRA-VIVID CONSTRUCTION BUILDINGS M.Renumathi1 Monisha.K.M2 1,2Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur Abstract-Vastu is a science that has originated from India. Feng shui is an art of harnessing energies. Though both have a same objective, the benefit of humanity but the principles are very different. It is originated from India and it is based on our culture, traditions, geographical conditions, climatically conditions and everything for India. And fengshui is originated in China and based on their culture and traditions. Vastu forms the basics of each construction, one must follow Vastu from the initial level i.e. from choosing a plot to shift in the house. Everything should be done according to Vastu principle since Vastu is not merely a word but it is a science and a bridge between man and nature. Vastu is followed while choosing a plot, how to choose a plot: the shape, the nature of the soil. When and how to construct a house, how to do the interiors, how to choose colour and when to shift. Vastu is such a deep science that it is a pool of information and one can have any doubts cleared with proper reasoning. Index-Vaastu, commercial buildings, residential buildings, five elements, directions Introduction: the basic need of every living being. We It is a traditional Indian system of build house for our living and to live a architecture which literally translates to peaceful, happy and healthy life. A house or "science of architecture.” Vastu Shastras any building constructed as per Vaastu incorporate traditional Hindu and in some Shastra ensures maximum benefit to the cases Buddhist beliefs. Vastu, in the habitant. simplest words, is the science of direction A structure built on a piece of land is known that combines all the five elements of nature as "Vaastu" or "Vastu". It has been derived and balances them with man and materials. from the word "Vaas" which means "to It has rules, formulas and patterns for the live". It's practice started with Vedic period. construction of houses. It is believed to Our ancient saints have concluded that bring in harmony and aimed towards anything living or non-living in the universe drawing positive cosmic energy into is made up of five basic elements or Panch people's lives. It gives you zeal, power, Maha Bhoot. Vaastu/ Vastu is directly strength, confidence and money, which related to these five elements become the driving force behind life and its which are as follows:- processes. The essential premise 1. Prithvi (Earth) of Vastu Shastra is that there is always an 2. Jal (Water) invisible and constant inter-relation between 3. Agni (Fire) all five elements. Vaastu/ Vastu Shastra is a 4. Vayu (Air) part of Vedas, which are believed to be four 5. Aakash (Space) to five thousand years old. The art of Vaastu When these five elements are in harmony in originates in the Sthapatya Veda, a part of our body, we are healthy and active and the Atharv Veda. Sthapatya Veda, dealing when their equilibrium is disturbed one is with the architecture. We can find many devitalized or unhealthy. Same is true with references in Vedas, Puranas and other our place of living or work. Vaastu Shastra subsequent literature. Shelter is the one of is the only science which instructs how to maintain best equilibrium of these five Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2020 388 http://adalyajournal.com/ ADALYA JOURNAL ISSN NO: 1301-2746 elements in a building and make best use of direction, towards one's left is North and them to energize mental and physical towards one's right is South. The corner energies of inhabitants to the maximum where two directions meet obviously is more extent. In other words Vaastu tells us how to significant since it combines the forces make use of these five elements for the emanating from both the directions. SO in maximum convenience, comfort and all there are eight directions , North, security keeping them in perfect harmony in Northeast, East, East south, South, our home or place of work so that one Southwest, West, West north. Every should enjoy health, wealth, prosperity and direction has its own significance and has its growth. own construction. The basic rules of Vastu Shastra are based on these eight directions. Vaastu Shastra and construction: It links person's health and happiness directly with layouts and construction of a building.In fact “Vastu Shastra” is the science of the ancient “Vedic Ages” of India under the guidance of which one can construct building of structures on a particular plot of land. Directions: The importance of orientation of a building is not only for saving energy but also to have a better house design, which not Vaastu Advise for Residential building : only gives comfortable living but also gives The meaning of vastu is dwelling, good health, prosperity and wealth to the which is the home for god and humans. house owners/occupiers and these families. Vastu shastra is based on various energies There lies a co-relation between the that comes from atmosphere like solar rotational scenario of the planets and the energy from sun, cosmic energy, lunar house design and their different directions energy, thermal energy, magnetic energy, with respect of NORTH. The building of light energy, wind energy. These energies any type and its construction meets the can be balanced to enhance peace, purpose if proper orientation has been given prosperity and success. If a house is made using suitable local building material. It according to these principles, the inmates increases not only its life span but also enjoy all the happiness in life. If it is against improves the condition of occupants. There vastu principals, it will be a place for all sort are instances where buildings are not of problems, worries and no peace.Before planned according to required local purchasing a flat or apartment some basic orientation were lost or deteriorated much things must be considered to make things faster then the buildings having built with going right. Vastu recommend some proper studies of orientation. The proper essential tips regarding construction and orientation means the proper knowledge of direction of flat or apartment while if you all the eight directions. It is a common are interested in existing flat then Vastu knowledge that the direction from where the offers rules regarding existing flat as well. Sun arises is known as East and where it sets There are some best permissible directions as West and when one faces the East in which mirror can be placed without a Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2020 389 http://adalyajournal.com/ ADALYA JOURNAL ISSN NO: 1301-2746 hitch to avoid any mishappenings in the East facing office is considered good relationships and behaviour. Placement of bountiful. mirror should be in accordance with Vastu Avoid irregular shape of the plot while norms to reap the good benefits. square or rectangle is best for office Here are some essential tips & norms structure. attached to the placement of mirror or glass: Water resource or element if any, must be Construct or choose a flat/apartment having entrance in North, East or North-west. placed or installed in North-east of the Avoid main door in South, South-west or office. South-east. The main head or owner of the business Avoid purchasing flats with cuts in North- organization must face North while working east or South-east direction. or dealing with clientele. Drainage pipes should have their way in Northern or eastern sides are suitable for West, North or North-west. executive and other staff. Slope of balcony should be towards the East Managerial level and other high level people or North. in the office must be made to sit in Southern Check out the North-east corner of flat as or Western portion so that they must face this portion must be converted into worship North or East while sitting in office room or left open. North-east portion of office should be left Kitchen should be in the South-east empty with water resource installed. direction. Toilets should be built in West or North- Check or construct over-head tank in South- western side while avoid toilet in South-east, west and underwater tank in North-east. North-east & East. Pantry should be constructed in South-east. Staircase is best made in South, South-west or West. Avoid stairs in centre or Brahmsthan of office. Reception must be designed in North-east. If there is temple in the office construct in North-east. Do not make employees sit under the beam. Waiting room can be made in North-west or North-east. Colours in office should be pleasing and bright which do not spread sadness or gloom. Attractive pictures should hung on walls while avoid war or evil depicting pictures. We have to take care of the following points while studying about the vastu of the offices. Vastu Advise for Office building: Vastu consultation of office involves a Vastu of office require proper thorough analysis. analysis and orientation of business house, here are some tips for Vastu office: Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2020 390 http://adalyajournal.com/ ADALYA JOURNAL ISSN NO: 1301-2746 Vastu Advise for shops: Do not place deities of Goddess Laxmi and Some beneficial Vastu tips for God Ganesha on the right side of North-east Shop/Showroom are as follows: corner. Owner of shop must sit according to Vastu Cash counter must be installed somewhere so that counter should open towards North and ideally South or West is best so that and while locker or cash room should be he/she must face East or North.