VASTU SHASTRA -1
Vastu shastra (वास्तु शास्त्र) is a traditional Hindu system of architecture which literally translates to "science of architecture." These are texts found on the Indian subcontinent that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement and spatial geometry. The designs are intended to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilizing geometric patterns (yantra), symmetry and directional alignments.
The basic five elements:
• Prithivi: Earth
• Jal: Water
• Akash: Space
• Vaayu: Air
• Agni: Fire
There is an invisible and constant relation between these elements used in making buildings. Through corrective measures, one can get the maximum benefit of the suitable forces of nature and the five elements. Vastu principles make an attempt to get full benefit of nature’s bounty.
This is done by the following:
Light : Sufficient natural light for comfortable living.
Air : Pure fresh air continuously blowing in and out of the house.
Water : For drinking and living.
Energy: concentrating of different shapes and forms by using proper positive material.
LITERATURE ON VASTU SHATRA
TOWN PLANNING: SKAND PURANA.
RESIDENTIAL PLANNING: AGNEYE PURANA.
PLANNING OF TEMPLES: VAYU PURAN
PLANNING OF RESIDENCE & TEMPLES: GARUR PURAN
PLANNING OF WATER STORAGE,WELLS,PONDS: NARAD PURAN
DESIGNING OF COMMUNITY CENTERS & CARVING ETC: MATASYA PURAN
Puranic texts such as Agni Purana, Matsya Purana and their Agmic versions in the Dravidian traditions.
VASTU SHASTRA: THE SCIENCE OF DIRECTIONS:
The Directions:
• North (uttar) – This Zone should be kept light or open, clean, it is a source of energy. It is considered the house of Kuber or wealth.
• North East (Eshan) – Zone of divine powers.
• North West (Vayavya) – Zone of Air .
• South (Dakshin) :The God of death or Yam or the area of freeing one’s soul (moksha).
• South East (Aagneya) :Zone of fire.Source of health.(related to fire,cooking & food).
• South West (Naruthya) :Zone of Demons. effects the longivity of life.
• West:(Paschima) :Zone of Water.
• East (Purab):Zone of Lord Indra & Lord Sun. It is the second source of energy.
SHAPES OF PLOTS:
• Square Plot
• Rectangle Plot
• Circular Plot
• Decagonal Plot
• Triangular Plot
• Wedge Plot
• Dholak-Shaped Plot
• L-Shaped Plot
• Elliptical Plot
• Bow-shaped Plot
• Trapezium-Shaped plot
• Hexagonal Plot
• Octagonal Plot
• Dumroo-Shaped Plot
• Moon-Shaped Plot