An east-facing house is considered the most auspicious orientation in Vastu Shastra because it welcomes beneficial sunlight and positive cosmic energy. To maximize its natural advantages, specific guidelines should be followed: place the main entrance in the auspicious bada (sections 3-5 or 5-9 of the east wall); keep the northeast corner (ishanya) clear and open for the puja or meditation room; position the kitchen in the southeast; the master bedroom in the southwest; ideally, the toilets in the northwest; and have the staircase along the south or west walls rotate clockwise.
Maintain more open space and less construction in the east and north; use light colors; allow for maximum morning sunlight; and avoid heavy trees or obstructions in the east. When these simple and precise placements are respected, an east-facing house naturally promotes health, prosperity, clarity of mind, and harmony in family life.
Rules And Tips For East-facing Houses According To Vastu Shastra
I have been studying Vastu for a long time, and very famous astrologer in India, and out of all the questions people get while building a house or buying a flat, the most common one is about east-facing houses. Because the east is the direction of sunrise, this direction is considered the most auspicious in Vastu Shastra. So today I will speak frankly, as if someone is listening to me while sitting at home and drinking tea. This is not a promotion, just what I have read, seen, and heard from many old Vastu experts.
Why are east-facing houses so popular in Vastu?
In Vastu Shastra, the lords of the east direction are Indra and the Sun. When the first sun of the morning enters the house, vitamin D is produced in the body, the mind is good, science also says this. According to Vastu, positive energy (vital air) enters the most through this direction. Therefore, an east-facing house can be called a ‘prime property’ in Vastu Shastra. But just facing east does not make everything right, the interior layout also has to be kept right.
Where should the main door be placed?
It is best to place the main door of an east-facing house in the east or northeast. In Vastupadhyay, there are 9 eastern positions, out of which the fifth to ninth positions are the most auspicious. That is, if the door is placed in the north part of the eastern wall of the house, there will be benefits in all aspects of money, health, and children. If the door is in the southeast, there may be a problem of a hot-tempered nature, arguments increase. And if the door falls right in the middle, then sometimes tension increases unnecessarily.
Where will the kitchen be?
In an east-facing house, the kitchen is best placed in the southeast corner. Because the lord of fire, Agni, is the ruler of the southeast direction. The gas stove should be placed near the east or southeast wall, and the cook should face east. When the morning sun comes into the kitchen, the nutrition of the food increases, this is my own experience. Many people say that if the kitchen is in the northeast, there may be a lack of money.
Which direction is the master bedroom?
The southwest corner is the best for the master bedroom, even if the house is facing east, this rule does not change. Because this corner gives stability and strength. Place the bed in such a way that the head is facing south or east while sleeping. Sleeping with the head facing east makes it good to wake up in the morning, as the head is fresh. If the bedroom is in the northeast, sleep is poor, and thoughts are swirling in the head.
Study room or worship room
The biggest advantage of an east-facing house is that the northeast (Ishan corner) can always be kept open and clean. This place is ideal for a worship room or study room. I have seen those who have made a small worship room here. When the children sit down to study, their minds are at ease. Place the window in the east or north, and the morning light and air will come. Do not place heavy furniture or storage here at all.
Toilet-bathroom space
Place the toilet in the northwest as much as possible. Never place the toilet in the east or northeast. Many people make this mistake after buying a flat, and later realize how heavy the room feels. You can also use the toilet in the southwest, but the northwest is best. Always keep the toilet door closed, and keep the lid down.
Which direction will the stairs go up?
If it is a two-story house, place the stairs against the south or west wall and go up clockwise. If the stairs go up from the east or north, the basic energy of the house decreases. I saw a house with stairs in the east, and the health of the people in the house was always bad. Later, I asked them to change the direction of the stairs, and it got a lot better.
Garden or open space
The more open space you can have in the east and north, the better. Planting a basil tree in the east or northeast gives very good results. Place a large tree in the southwest, so that the stability of the house increases. Do not plant a large tree in the east, as it blocks the light.
What should the color be?
Light green, light blue, white, and cream colors go very well on the walls of an east-facing house. Do not use too much red or black. Light yellow or white colors look great in a puja room.
Small useful tips:
- Open the main door every morning and stand for a while, letting the sunlight enter the house.
- Keep more glass windows in the east, it is better if the curtains are light colored.
- Never let garbage accumulate in the northeast corner of the house.
- If there is a road to the east of the house, then it is very good, it is called ‘Vastu Road’.
- If you keep an aquarium or a small fountain in the north or northeast, the supply of money is good.
Many people say that if you follow Vastu, what will happen, your luck will not change. My experience says that Vastu is those small arrangements, which if followed, keep the mind calm, make good decisions, and as a result, luck will accompany you little by little. If you get an east-facing house, try to make it better. This will make you walk a long way.
Conclusion
An east-facing house is naturally auspicious in terms of Vastu, but to get its full benefits, it is important to keep the interior layout right. With a little awareness in everything – the main door, kitchen, bedroom, puja room, toilet – peace, health and prosperity in the house will automatically increase. Vastu is not magic; it is just a simple way to harmonize with the laws of nature. Decorate your east-facing house with a little care, and you will see that life will be more beautiful.