Vastu Direction Guide

A quick reference for traditional Vastu Shastra guidance on home entrance direction and room placement — plus a compliance checker for your own layout.

Vastu Shastra is a traditional Indian architectural belief system. This tool shares commonly cited guidance for informational and cultural interest only — it is not a scientific claim, and following or not following it has no verified effect on health, wealth, or luck.

Which direction does your main entrance face?

North-East-facing entrance

Widely regarded in Vastu as the most auspicious direction for an entrance, associated with clarity and positive energy.

North-West

North

North-East

West

Center

East

South-West

South

South-East

Your entrance, highlighted

Check your own layout

Select which direction each room actually falls in in your home, and see how it lines up with traditional guidance.

Kitchen

Ideal: South-East · Avoid: North-East

Master bedroom

Ideal: South-West · Avoid: North-East

Pooja/prayer room

Ideal: North-East · Avoid: South-West, South-East

Study/home office

Ideal: North, East · Avoid: South-West

Bathroom

Ideal: North-West, West · Avoid: North-East

Living room

Ideal: North, East, North-East

Staircase

Ideal: South, West, South-West · Avoid: North-East