VAASTHU SHASTRA

Vaasthu Shastra, the Science of the structure, dimensions and alignment of dwelling places or workplaces, is a key word in the Real estate scenario in India today.

What is Vaasthu? The word Vaasthu in Sanskrit, means 'dwelling'. ('Shastra' means 'Science'). It deals with details such as measurement, shape, direction and nature of the soil, in the construction of buildings.

It was supposed to have developed in the period of 6,000 B.C to 3,000 B.C. In those days, Sthapathis (architect-engineers) were the specialists in this science.

Individual houses, public halls, palaces and temples were constructed strictly as per Vaasthu principles, also known as Agama Shastra in ancient India.

Now, in the new millennium, most of the builders in the city say that they still follow the rules of Vaasthu. In both residential and commercial ventures, Vaasthu plays an important role.

K. Ganeshan, a leading real estate agent says, "Even multinational companies are now specific that they want their windows and doors aligned according to Vaasthu, Vaasthu decides the fate of many saleable flats."

Gopalan, another real estate agent remarks, "People of today are more aware of Vaasthu. Whether they are going for Comfort flats or Luxury flats, they want their flats to be designed according to Vaasthu."

So, the writing on the wall is (pun intended), commercial or residential, Vaasthu-approved constructions still make a decisive difference.