வாஸ்து / 02 — THE HOME ATLAS
The north-east is a common traditional preference for a pooja space, where a household chooses to have one. An uncluttered prayer area in the north-east offers a quiet setting for a daily ritual.
A safe, accessible shelf can be enough. Keep flames away from curtains and do not block ventilation or circulation.
The south-east is traditionally associated with the kitchen. In this example, the hob is on the east side of the room. Many practitioners prefer a south-east kitchen and an east-facing cooking position. Room position and the direction you face are different things.
A safe gas or electrical installation, extraction, water clearances and an ergonomic worktop come first. Do not relocate services on this tour’s advice.
The south-west is a common traditional preference for the principal bedroom. The bed here has its head toward the south. The south-west is traditionally associated with a settled, heavier part of the home.
Keep door access clear and consider noise, daylight, comfort and mobility. A fixed apartment layout does not need to be demolished to follow a preference.
A central breathing space connects the home. Here, a small courtyard brings the surrounding rooms together. Traditional Vastu often favours an uncluttered centre. A courtyard is one interpretation; an apartment can simply have a clear circulation area.
Keep routes usable and accessible. Never remove a column or structural wall to create a more open centre.
This example uses an east-side entrance. Its opening is visible in the plan, with a clear route into the centre. North, east and north-east are common preferences in contemporary guides. Door position requires a full site context; other directions are not automatically “bad”.
Prioritise secure access, emergency exit requirements, lighting and a usable threshold. Treat this as a discussion starter, not a compliance score.