BASIC IDEAS OF

VASTHUSHASTHRA
KANNAN C BHANU
P160021CE
CED, NITC

UNITS IN VASTHU

KOL = 72 cm

ANGULAM (VIRAL) = 3 cm

Some terms

YONI digit indicating the facing of the building

E
4

CHUT perimeter

B
L

B
L

Perimeter = 2 x (L + B)
L and B are measured along the exterior of the walls.

How to make a plan?

Plot dimensions

Local building rules ( setback distances )

Requirements of client
Usable Area
Lmax

Bmax

Details of measurements

Sun

Ideal Positions
for Rooms

Pooja, Dining,
Others

Pooja, Dining,
Others
Study, Bed,
Guest

Study, Bed,
Guest

Position of mandatory openings

Yamasoothram
Brahmasoothram

E
S

Positions Suitable for Kitchen

10

N
E

W
S

Positions Suitable for Bathroom

N
E

W
S

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Orientation of Stairs

Going up should be in clockwise direction

Shouldnot cross brahmasoothram and yamasoothram

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Suitable Sizes for Rooms

L+B

L+B
300

756

324

780

348

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372

396

420
468
516
540
564
588
732

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