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The Principles of Vastu Shastra in Traditional Indian Building Layouts

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Vastu Shastra, often called the 'science of architecture,' is so precise that it specifies room placements based on the eight cardinal directions and the five elements—for instance, the northeast is reserved for water and worship, while the southeast, ruled by Agni (fire), is for kitchens. This system has been used in Indian buildings for millennia and is still followed by architects today.

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Ever wondered why some Indian homes have their kitchen in the southeast corner and their prayer room in the northeast? This is not decoration—it’s a 5000-year-old architectural science that aligns buildings with the cosmos.