This document discusses Vastu Shastra, an ancient Hindu system of architecture and design. It begins by outlining some key principles of Vastu Shastra, such as the importance of providing thermal, acoustic, and visual comfort. It then discusses various types of mandalas (geometric grids) used in layouts. Myths about Vastu Shastra are debunked by providing logical explanations. Applications of Vastu Shastra principles to both residential and commercial projects are described. Potential issues from ignoring Vastu Shastra like geopathic stress and reduced Schumann waves are mentioned. The document advocates balancing the five elements and returning to more sustainable, climate-responsive, and energy-

1. VASTU SHASTRA &
MODERN WORLD
CRAFTSMANSHIP TO HABITABLE
SPACES
AR. MANAV MAHAJAN

2. What all does a Building need
 Thermal Comfort
 Acoustic Comfort
 Visual Comfort

3. CONTENT
 Introduction
 Basics
 Types of Mandalas
 Mandalas for the
regions
 Context to logics
 Myth Busters
 Applications
 Rating Charts
 Micro to Macro
 Anti Vastu
Reprecussions
 Ancient Wisdom
 Modern
interventions
 Balancing the 5
elements
 Back to basics

4. Introduction
 Vastu shastra (vāstu śāstra) is a traditional
Hindu system of architecture which literally
translates to "science of architecture.“
 It’s roots are linked to “Indus Valley
Civilization” dating back to 3300BC to
1300BC. With first mentions in the Artharv
Veda.
 The core concept of revolves around “Pleasing
the VASTUPURSHA in Vastupurushmandala”

6. BASICS- Types of Mandala
 There are 32 types of Mandala, based on the
number of quarters.
 In practice we use first 10 to 15 mandala types
 Primarily they are categorized as
 One Square module
 Four Square Module
 Nine Square Module

7. Types of Mandala
 In Pitha (9) and Upapitha (25) are one square
module
 In Mahaapitha(16), Ugrapitha (36)
and Manduka (64) are four square modules
 In Sthandila (49) and Paramasaayika (81) are
nine square modules.

8. Sakala and Pechaka are temple
Modules
Pitha and onwards are used for
building designs

9. One of the most
commonly used
Mandala

10. One of the most
commonly used
Mandala

11. Second most of
the most
commonly used
Mandala due to
more Vedic
Accuracy

12. Second most of
the most
commonly used
Mandala due to
more Vedic
Accuracy

13. Mandala for the Region

14. Region above tropic of Cancer.
Sun Path is predominantly south and is directly
overhead twice a year.
J
A
N

16. Region between equator and tropic of Cancer.
Sun Path is totally south.
J
U
L

18. Region above tropic of Cancer.
Sun Path is predominantly North and is directly
overhead twice a year.

20. Region between equator and tropic of Cancer.
Sun Path is totally North.
JAN

22. Context to Logics- Myth Busters
 Myth 1: Occupant of a rectangular Property
Would suffer from Stomach Acidity.

23. Context to Logics- Myth Busters
 Myth 2: Cardinal Directions are Best Suited for
a Vastu Layout.
 The Grid Iron
Pattern for the
Cities was
introduced for
the needs of
Transportation
by Bullocks.

24. Context to Logics- Myth Busters
 Myth 3: The Directions chosen for layout are
to Please the Lords and bring in prosperity.
Logic:
Personification was the best way to make
layman understand the principles of design
and maintaining a uniform regulation with the
Brahmins in control of the Cast strata.

25. Context to Logics- Myth Busters
 Myth 4: The direction of head to the sleeping
position is critical for health.
Logic:
The concept of earth Magnetic Field and the
Electromagnetic Impulse of our body is taken
into account for this.

26. Applications
 From residential to commercial proects.
 The basis remain same with changes as per
need and concept of use.
 The planning of “Jawahar Kala Kendra by
Charles Corrrea.”
 The planning of Jaipur City

29. Directio
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Main
gate
Kitchen Master
Bedroo
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Childre
nBedro
om
Guest
Bed
Room
Drawin
g/Dinni
ng
Tubewe
ll
Toilet
N 8 5 6 8 9 9 8 7
NE 10 4 3 6 7 8 10 3
E 9 8 5 7 8 10 9 6
SE 6 10 4 9 6 7 4 5
S 4 6 9 4 4 4 5 8
SW 3 3 10 3 3 3 3 4
W 5 7 8 5 5 5 6 9
NW 7 9 7 10 10 6 7 10
Rating Chart

32. VASTU VIDHYA APPROACHES
PLANNING FROM THE
MICRO……

35. …..TO THE MACRO

36. Anti Vastu Results
 Geopathic Stresses
 A relatively New term of 1920’s
 The most accurate definition of geopathic stress
is the study of earth energies and their effect on
human well-being.
 Excessive Geopathic stresses contribute in the
sick building syndrome.

37. Anti Vastu Results
 Hartman and Curry Grid interpolation
 The Hartmann grid is associated with the
Earth’s magnetic field. Its lines measure
between 8 and 12 inches in width.
 These lines are spaced about 6 feet apart in the
north-south direction and about 10 feet apart in
the east-west direction.

39. Anti Vastu Results
 Shuman Waves getting reduced
 The waves are recognized by NASA.
 They are generated at a frequency of 7.3 to 8 Hz
and are vital for the human mechanism.

40. Ancient Wisdom
Many ancient Lord Siva temples from Kedarnath till
Rameswaram.
Kedarnath Temple (30.7352° N, 79.0669)
Kaleshwara Mukteeshwara swamy Temple (18.8110,
79.9067)
Srikalahasti Temple (13.749802, 79.698410)
Kanchipuram – Ekambareswarar Temple (12.847604,
79.699798)
Thiruvanaikaval – Jambukeswara
Temple (10.853383, 78.705455)
Tiruvannamalai – Annamalaiyar Temple (12.231942,
79.067694)
Chidambaram – Nataraja Temple (11.399596,
79.693559)
Rameswaram – Ramanathaswamy Temple(9.2881,
79.3174)
Are aligned in a geographic straight line around 79° E

41. Modern Intervention
 Air Conditioned Spaces
 Controlled Environments
 Acoustically advanced Materials
 Artificial Lighting
 Alternate Lifestyles
 Global Approaches

42. Balancing the 5 elements
FIVE ELEMENTS SPACE AIR FIRE WATER EARTH
Associated human
perception senses
Sound Touch Vision Taste Smell
Architectural
Transformations
Acoustic
Comfort
Thermal
Comfort
Visual
Comfort
Metabolical
Comfort
Olfactory
Comfort

43. Back To Basics
 Climate Responsive Architecture
 Sustainable Building Design
 Energy Efficient Usage of the Buildings
 Modular Approach to the Masses
 Systematic and Standardized Mode of
Construction
 Aesthetic Legislation

44. AR. Manav Mahajan
Principal Architect
Studio Eighth Dimension
Ph: 9041404114
E-mail: ar.manavmahajan@gmail.com
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