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Colours Of Vastu

Vastu Shastra is the science that synchronizes a balance between human life and nature. It takes into consideration the five basic elements, the eight directions, the electro-magnetic and the gravitational forces of the earth and the cosmic energy emanating from the planets and atmosphere to bring about peace, progress, stability, happiness, well-being and long life.

SHOPs

  • The seating arrangement should be such that the owner faces East or North and customers should face South or West.
  • A square or rectangular shaped shop is deemed to be auspicious.
  • The shop display should face the NW direction and the cash drawer should face in the SW direction.
  • The colours that can be used can be divided into Tamasic, Satvic and Rajasic colours.
  • Tamasic colours are inert and include dark shades, giving an illusion of solidity, depth and weight.
  • Satvic colours are cooler and lighter and facilitate concentration and relaxation.
  • Rajasic colours are bright and fiery and thought to increase energy.

Tamasic Colour

Satvic Colours

Rajasic Colours

OFFICEs

  • According to Vastu guidelines, there should be open spaces in the North and East sides of your company.
  • It is also a good idea to have a small indoor water fountain in the NE direction as it symbolizes abundance.
  • The office should be saved for purely commercial activities. There should also be sunlight flowing in from all windows, except for those in the SW quadrant.  
  • The colours that can be used can be divided into Tamasic, Satvic and Rajasic colours.
  • Tamasic colours are inert and include dark shades, giving an illusion of solidity, depth and weight.
  • Satvic colours are cooler and lighter and facilitate concentration and relaxation.
  • Rajasic colours are bright and fiery and thought to increase energy.

Tamasic Colour

Satvic Colours

Rajasic Colour

MALLS

  • The lift should be in the South, West or SW zone.
  • Provisions for generators should be made in the SE zone.
  • The main entrance of the shopping complex should be in the East of the NE, South of the SE, West of the SW or North of the NE zones.
  • The East, North and NE directions should have more open spaces. 
  • The atmosphere should be clean and lively and a proper balance of light should be provided.
  • The colours that can be used can be divided into Tamasic, Satvic and Rajasic colours.
  • Tamasic colours are inert and include dark shades, giving an illusion of solidity, depth and weight.
  • Satvic colours are cooler and lighter and facilitate concentration and relaxation.
  • Rajasic colours are bright and fiery and thought to increase energy.

Tamasic Colour

Satvic Colours






Rajasic Colour

LIVING ROOMs

  • Heavyweight furniture should be placed in the SW region, whereas lightweight furniture should be kept in the NE region.
  • The host should occupy SW and face NE while the guest should be sitting in SE or NW, facing the South or West directions.
  • The TV and abode of god should be placed together in the NE direction.
  • It is always preferable to have natural light entering from the NE side of the living room.
  • The walls of the room should preferably be painted a calming blue, green or yellow and pictures of landscapes should be kept on the North or East walls.
  • The other colours that can be used can be divided into Tamasic, Satvic and Rajasic colours.
  • Tamasic colours are inert and include dark shades, giving an illusion of solidity, depth and weight.
  • Satvic colours are cooler and lighter and facilitate concentration and relaxation.
  • Rajasic colours are bright and fiery and thought to increase energy.

Tamasic Colour

Satvic Colours

Rajasic Colour

BEDROOMs

  • Heavy furniture should be placed in the South or West side of the room while valuables should be kept in the SW region.
  • While sleeping, your head should point towards the South or East.
  • Heavy furniture should be placed in the SW region and lightweight furniture in the NE region.
  • The constant reflection of the body in the dressing table mirror should be strictly avoided while thick, red, cotton curtains should be used to block out all light during sunset.
  • Bright lights should be avoided as they can have a stimulating and disturbing effect.
  • The colours that can be used can be divided into Tamasic, Satvic and Rajasic colours.
  • Tamasic colours are inert and include dark shades, giving an illusion of solidity, depth and weight.
  • Satvic colours are cooler and lighter and facilitate concentration and relaxation.
  • Rajasic colours are bright and fiery and thought to increase energy.
  • Satvic colours are cooler and lighter and facilitate concentration and relaxation.
  • Rajasic colours are bright and fiery and thought to increase energy.

Tamasic Colour

Satvic Colours

Rajasic Colour

CHILDREN'S ROOMS

  • The bedroom should be pleasantly decorated and children should face the East or North while doing creative activities. 
  • The child’s bed should be positioned somewhere along the South or West walls while the wall in front of the study table should be devoid of any furniture. 
  • Heavy furniture should be placed in the SW region and lightweight furniture in the NE region.
  • Clashing colours should be avoided as they can result in over-stimulation. 
  • The other colours that can be used can be divided into Tamasic, Satvic and Rajasic colours.
  • Tamasic colours are inert and include dark shades, giving an illusion of solidity, depth and weight.
  • Satvic colours are cooler and lighter and facilitate concentration and relaxation.
  • Rajasic colours are bright and fiery and thought to increase energy.

Tamasic Colour

Satvic Colours

Rajasic Colour

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

  • The students should face the East or North while studying.
  • The main library should be located in the West or NW and students should sit facing the NE direction.
  • The laboratories should be located in the SE while the gymkhana and other recreational facilities should be in the NW.  
  • It is beneficial to colour the walls in Satvic colours as they enhance concentration. 
  • The recreational facilities, on the other hand, could be painted in bolder shades. 
  • The other colours that can be used can be divided into Tamasic, Satvic and Rajasic colours.
  • Tamasic colours are inert and include dark shades, giving an illusion of solidity, depth and weight.
  • Satvic colours are cooler and lighter and facilitate concentration and relaxation.
  • Rajasic colours are bright and fiery and thought to increase energy.

Tamasic Colour

Satvic Colours

Rajasic Colour

HOTELs

  • The reception desk should be placed in the North to East direction and the area should be warm and welcoming, with a lot of open space.
  • The kitchen, air conditioning system, electricity, main switch, transformers, heaters and boilers should be in the SE direction.
  • The SW direction should have customer care services and offices along with maximum occupancy.
  • The rooms should be in neutral and warmer tones to allow the eyes to rest.
  • The colours that can be used can be divided into Tamasic, Satvic and Rajasic colours.
  • Tamasic colours are inert and include dark shades, giving an illusion of solidity, depth and weight.
  • Satvic colours are cooler and lighter and facilitate concentration and relaxation.
  • Rajasic colours are bright and fiery and thought to increase energy.

Tamasic Colour

Satvic Colours

Rajasic Colour

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