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Overhead water tank in the South
The tradition accepts this placement, though it is not the first choice. Often treated cautiously in the tradition, though a south-facing home is considered workable with the right internal layout.
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What the tradition puts in the south
| Room | Traditionally placed | Generally avoided | In the south |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main door / entrance | North, North-East, East | South-West | Workable |
| Kitchen | South-East, North-West | North-East, South-West | Workable |
| Master bedroom | South-West, South, West | North-East, South-East | Suitable |
| Pooja room | North-East, East, North | South, South-West | Avoided |
| Living room | North, East, North-East | South-West | Workable |
| Children's bedroom | West, North-West, North | South-West | Workable |
| Bathroom / toilet | North-West, West, South | North-East, South-East | Suitable |
| Staircase | South, South-West, West | North-East | Ideal |
| Study room | North-East, North, East, West | South-West | Workable |
| Underground water tank | North-East, North, East | South-West, South-East | Workable |
| Overhead water tank | South-West, West, South | North-East | Suitable |
| Car parking | North-West, North, East | South-West | Workable |
Common questions
Overhead water tank in the South, answered
The tradition accepts this placement, though it is not the first choice. The directions traditionally preferred for this room are south-west, west, south.
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NorthTraditionally associated with opportunity and flow, and generally considered a favourable facing for a home.North-EastRegarded in the tradition as the most auspicious corner, usually kept open, light and uncluttered.EastValued for the morning light it brings in, and widely considered an auspicious facing.South-EastThe fire corner in the tradition, which is why kitchens are most often placed here.SouthOften treated cautiously in the tradition, though a south-facing home is considered workable with the right internal layout.South-WestAssociated with stability and weight, which is why the master bedroom is traditionally placed here.WestConsidered a balanced facing, and often recommended for those whose work runs into the evening.North-WestThe air corner, traditionally linked with movement — commonly used for guest rooms and storage.
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Vastu Shastra is a traditional belief system. This tool reflects commonly followed directional guidance from that tradition and is intended as a quick screening aid, not a property recommendation, a structural assessment or a substitute for an on-site consultation. Nothing here should be read as a claim about outcomes.
