Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra
Vaastu Shastra (Vaastu- physical environment and Shastra- knowledge/ text/ principles. The 't' in both the words is pronounced softly. Al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Conclusion
Vaastu Shastra evolved as a compilation of planning principles for a healthy living based on the knowledge base of the time (similar to W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Components Of Vaastu Shastra
All places of dwelling are termed Vastu however the actual physical manifestation of the dwelling is called Vaastu. There are four catego...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Mandala In Site Planning And Architecture
The mandala being a metaphysical plan is put to use in site planning and architecture through a process called the Pada Vinyasa. Pada Vin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Aspects Of Environment And Energy
Vaastu Shastra describes various criteria which determine the choice of a site. The most exalted shape for a site is square, however rect...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Vaastu Purusha Mandala
The Vaastu Purusha Mandala is an indispensable part of Vaastu Shastra and constitutes the mathematical and diagrammatic basis for generat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaastu Shastra: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaastu Shastra - Mandalas- Types And Properties
The form of the Vaastu Purusha Mandala is basically a square but there are various types of mandalas depending on the way in which the ba...   » Read the article