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In Vastu Shastra, aside from the four primary directions, the four intercardinal directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest) also play crucial roles in enhancing the overall energy flow in a structure. Each of these directions has specific influences, associated elements, and recommended functions for rooms or spaces.
Direction | Associated Element | Best for Rooms/Functions | Avoid | Deities and Influence |
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North (Uttara) | Water | Cash flow areas: Treasury, Pooja Room, Living Room, Courtyard | Kitchen, Toilets | Kubera (God of Wealth) |
Northeast (Ishanya) | Water and Air | Auspicious for: Pooja Room, Meditation Room, Study, Open Spaces | Toilets, Heavy Storage | Lord Shiva, Jupiter (Spirituality, Wisdom) |
East (Purva) | Air | Entrance, Windows, Living Room, Dining Room | Toilets, Heavy Storage | Indra (King of Gods, Power) |
Southeast (Agneya) | Fire | Kitchen (ideal placement), Electrical Rooms | Bedrooms, Toilets | Agni (God of Fire, Energy) |
South (Dakshina) | Fire | Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Staircases | Main Entrance, Toilets | Yama (God of Death, Discipline) |
Southwest (Nairitya) | Earth | Stability and heavy storage: Master Bedroom, Storeroom | Kitchen, Toilets, Open Spaces | Pitru (Ancestors, Stability) |
West (Paschima) | Earth | Study, Storeroom, Dining Room, Children’s Bedroom | Main Entrance, Bedrooms (for couples) | Varuna (God of Water, Strength) |
Northwest (Vayavya) | Air | Guest Room, Storage, Grain Room, Garage | Kitchen, Main Bedrooms | Vayu (God of Wind, Movement) |
If a house or building does not comply with Vastu Shastra principles, certain remedies (Vastu Dosha correction) can help balance the energy: