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Vastu Shastra
Vaastu Shastra evolved as a compilation of planning principles for a healthy living based on the knowledge base of the time treatises such as Vitruvius and was not meant to be absolute. Its current popularity stems from its focus on a wholesome approach to space and form. Vastu was earlier used in the design of Hindu homes, but became less prominent in the industrialization period during and following the colonial But it is used extensively in temple design, and so survived in the clans of temple designers and architects. In recent years, it has again gained mainstream popularity.Ganapathi Sthapati of the ancient clan of temple architects and sculptors.
Components of Vaastu Shastra
All places of dwelling are termed Vastu. However the actual physical manifestation of the dwelling is called Vaastu There are four categories of Vaastu-
The earth/ site- Bhoomi the principal dwelling place on which everything else rests . The structures on the earth - Prasada Movable objects (vehicles) - Yaana Furniture- Sayana As these categories suggest,the principles of Vaastu Shastra extend from the macro level to the micro level- site selection, site planning and orientation, zoning and disposition of rooms, relationships between the various parts of buildings and the character of buildings.
The principal Gods/ presiding deities of each direction (called the ashtadikpalar) are:
- EeshanyaRuled by Lord of all quarters or Eeshwara (Religions,Luck and Faith)
- East- Ruled by Sun God -Aditya (Seeing the world)
- Southeast Agni- Ruled by Lord of Fire - Agni(Energy Generating)
- South-Yama - Ruled by Lord of Death - Yama (Damaging) - Ruled by ancestors(History)
- West Varuna - Ruled by Lord of water (Physical)
- Northwest Vayu- ruled by Lord Of Winds(Advertisement)
- North Kubera- Ruled by Lord of Wealth (Finance)
- Centre Brahma- Ruled by Lord/Creator of the Universe (Desire)
The Vaastu Purusha is the presiding deity of any site. Usually he is depicted as lying on it with the head in the Northeast and the legs in the Southwest but he keeps changing his position throughout the year.
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