Importance of directions

Importance of eight directions in Vastu Shastra

According to Vaastu Shastra, the entire universe exists in endless space and has no direction whatsoever. However, on Earth our directions are defined with respect to the Sun. Vastu Shastra identifies eight cardinal directions on which all are activities are based, each of which has a particular significance. India is the only country where the 4 sub-directions also have a special name assigned to them just like the main directions. This emphasises the importance directions played in ancient times.

Orientation is very important in In the technology of Indian architecture. The basic rules of Vastu Shastra are based on the eight directions – Four principle directions:

arrow North (Uttara, ruled by Lord Kuber, God of Wealth)
arrow  South (Dakshina, ruled by Lord Yama, God of Death)
arrow  East (Purva, ruled by Lord Indra, King of Gods, and Lord Aditya/Surya, God of Sun/Energy)
arrow  West (Pashcima, ruled by Lord Varun, God of Rain/Water)

Four secondary directions:

arrow  North-East (Ishanya,ruled by Lord Ishanya, God of All Quarters)
arrow  North-West (Vayavya, ruled by Lord Vayu, God of Winds)
arrow  South-East (Agneya, ruled by Lord Agni, God of Fire)
arrow  South-West (Nairutya, ruled by Pitru or Ancestors)

Center Zone(Brahmasthan):

Brahmasthan is an important and significant part of plot which should be kept vacant and free from any construction. It is the main centre of any plot from where Vastu directions are determined which makes it extremely important point. According to Vastu this area of plot should be fixed for open space with no construction because Brahmasthan is the root of energies that are dispersed to every corner and surrounding of plot. So construction in the centre of plot means blocking the main energy that keeps a living place lively.


According to Vaastu, all the eight directions are governed by different gods who have their own respective influences on human beings as described below.

Direction Embodiment Presiding Deity Element Ruling Planet Colors Trees Plants
North/ Uttara Prosperity and happiness, wealth and career Kuber (Lord of Wealth) Water (jal) Budha/ Mercury Light blue, light green, cream, beige, white Pakad, Neem, Bilva, Shami, Kaith, Tulsi
Northeast/ Ishanya Knowledge spiritual wealth source of power and health Ishvara (Lord of All Quarters, the Supreme Lord) Water (jal) Guru Jupiter Bright yellow bright white Basil, herbs
East/ Purva Enlightenment, affluence fulfilment, seeing the world Aditya (god of energy/ Health) and Indra king of gods Light, power Ravi/ Sun Orange, yellow, bright white Lavender, Rose, Bergamot, Bamboo, Bargad
Southeast/ Agneya Health, women’s issues, source of heat and food energy generating Agni(Lord of Fire) Fire-agni Shukra/ Venus Warm colors, sky blue, yellow, silver white Herbs, mint, basil, rose, annar
South/ Dakshina Negativity problems suffering, legal affairs and struggle Yama (Lord of Dharma and Death) prevents the evil eye from taking control of our lives Earth Mars All earthy colors, brown pink, red, blue Rose, Neem, Udumbura (goolar) Panas
Southwest/ Nairutya/ Pitru Fame, income, longevity, source of character Nairuthi (lord of dissolution) ruled by Pittru or ancestors Earth Rahu All earthy colors, purple grey light green blue Heavy leaf bearing trees like Ashoka
West/ Paschim Poverty, lack of vitality and creativity Varuna (god of rain/ Waters) Air moisture Shani/ Saturn Peach, dull white, light green, blue Bilva, Kair, Neelgiri, Madhuka, Peepal
Northwest/ Vayavya Communication, social life, source of change, Vayu (Wind) Air Chandra Moon Light blue, dull white, pista green Small Plants
Center Balance, creativity, spiritual growth and desire Brahma – creator of the universe Space Ravi sun White, bright yellow Tulsi

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