House Direction
Vastu for North-Facing House
उत्तर मुखी घर के लिए वास्तु
Best direction: North · Uttara (Kubera's direction — prosperity and intellect)
North-facing houses are among the most auspicious in Vastu Shastra as the North is governed by Kubera, the lord of wealth, and Mercury, the planet of intellect and commerce. Such homes naturally attract financial prosperity, business success, and mental clarity when the interior layout follows Vastu principles.
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Key Vastu tips
01The main entrance should be in the second or third pada (section) from the left of the North wall for maximum prosperity.
02Keep the North and North-East zones open, lighter, and lower in construction to allow Kubera's energy to flow freely.
03Place the living room, office area, or study in the North portion to harness wealth-attracting energies.
04Ensure the North direction has more windows and openings than any other direction in the home.
Dos and don'ts
Dos
- Plant a tulsi (holy basil) plant in the North-East corner of the compound to attract divine and financial blessings.
- Keep the slope of the plot or terrace tilted towards the North or North-East for proper energy and water flow.
- Use green, blue, or white color tones in the North-facing rooms to resonate with Mercury's intellectual energy.
Don'ts
- Do not block the North direction with tall trees, heavy construction, or compound walls higher than the South boundary.
- Avoid placing the kitchen or septic tank in the North or North-East zone.
- Do not construct overhead water tanks or heavy extensions in the North-East corner.
Frequently asked questions
QIs a North-facing house good according to Vastu? — Yes, North-facing houses are highly auspicious, particularly for businesspeople, traders, and those in finance, as the North is governed by Kubera (deity of wealth) and Mercury (planet of commerce and intellect).
QWhere should the main door be in a North-facing house? — The entrance should ideally be in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th pada from the left (East side) of the North wall, which corresponds to the auspicious padas of the Vastu Purusha Mandala.
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