Selecting a plot to construct a house, office, factory, etc, is a vital principle of Vaastushastra. The location of the plot and the direction it faces can determine happiness and good health for its residents. An east facing plot is considered auspicious for the construction of a house. A north facing plot is also advisable It [...]
Continue reading...12. March 2010
The design plan of a building can determine how lucky the inmates will be. It has to bring in prosperity and well-being and Vaastu principles can be applied to usher in these benefits to the dwellers. A building should be constructed preferably parallel to the magnetic field The northern wall should be built exactly in the [...]
Continue reading...17. October 2009
Green roofs have significant social, economic and environmental benefits Green roofs are being increasingly accepted as a tool for integrated storm water management. Historically, green roofs have been used to insulate buildings. Shading the external surface of a building envelope is considered more effective than internal insulation. In European cities such as Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland the [...]
Continue reading...29. August 2009
Dr Charit Bhograj has some simple tips to help you fight epidemics he counry is still dealing with the H1N1 virus. The virus spreads from person to person and an unhygienic environment sets the stage for its transmission. Therefore, environmental hygiene will help to ensure a healthy working and living environment reducing the risk of [...]
Continue reading...1. August 2009
VASTU for Puja room pronounces the direction of the Pooja room to be in the North, East or North East part of the house. Vastu Shastra recommends these directions for Puja room because of various effects the energy flow from these can have on the members of the household. Puja room should not be placed [...]
Continue reading...13. June 2009
Grihapravesham has been a widely prevalent practice in Hindu households for centuries. Janani Sampath finds out what makes the ritual an inherent part of the process of setting up a new home Kalpana Girirajan, a Chartered Accountant, planned her grihapravesham (housewarming ceremony) well in advance, taking into account the nitty-gritties of the entire ceremony. Though [...]
Continue reading...30. May 2009
How does Vaastu compliancy affect the appeal of a property? Developers, heritage enthusiasts, buyers and businessmen talk about their experiences to Lakshmi Krupa… When Satish Dulipati, Managing Director of city-based Polestar Ventures Pvt Ltd, moved into his new home/office a few years back, he was convinced that it was the Vaastu of his previous home [...]
Continue reading...4. April 2009
Muted colors out, house owners opt for loud shades Bangalore: Modern swanky interiors and glaring exteriors — that’s the new fad. The brightest green, yellow, purple, pink, orange and even a fire-red, which despite being overbearing to the eye, are labelled ‘vaastu-compliant’. Like retro polka dots and frocks which are back in fashion, the new [...]
Continue reading...23. January 2009
Several prospective real estate buyers and sellers, during these times of slowdown, are banking on vaastu and feng shui… With some even getting good deals Anuradha had been for some months running around to sell her flat in Delhi’s Paschim Vihar. Thanks to the market slowdown, and [...]
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11. April 2010
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