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Vaastu Chart

The eight directions in Vaastu Shastra represent different gods and planets. Accordingly Vaastu determines the particular position of the different parts of a building or structure.

 Direction
Gods
Representing
Planet
Part of the Building/Structure
East
Indra
Lord of Lords
Ravi (Sun)
Entrance (Harbinger of good luck)
Southeast
Agni
Lord of Fire
Shukra (Venus)
Kitchen (Cheerful housewife)
South
Yama
Lord of Death
Angaraka (Mars)
Ghoulish Masks (To ward off evil)
Southwest
Niruti
Lord of Demons
Rahu (Dragon's Head)
Valuables (Prevents from being robbed)
West
Varuna
Lord of Water
Shani (Saturn)
Bathroom
Northwest
Vayu
Lord of Air
Chandra (Moon)
Bedroom (Serenity and calm and peace)
North
Kubera
Lord of Wealth
Budha (Mercury)
Vault (Cash never runs out)
Northeast
Dharma
Righteousness
Guru (Jupiter)
Puja Rooms (For worship and meditation)

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