Vastu guides › Pooja room
The north-east (Ishanya) is the most sacred corner in Vastu, linked with water and divinity. A pooja space there gets gentle morning light.
| Direction | Why, and what to do |
|---|---|
| NorthAcceptable | Generally fine |
| North-EastIdeal | Ishanya, the most sacred corner |
| EastAcceptable | Generally fine |
| South-EastBest avoided | Traditionally not recommendedRemedy: Place idols so you face East or North while praying; separate the space with a curtain or partition. |
| SouthBest avoided | Traditionally not recommendedRemedy: Place idols so you face East or North while praying; separate the space with a curtain or partition. |
| South-WestBest avoided | Traditionally not recommendedRemedy: Place idols so you face East or North while praying; separate the space with a curtain or partition. |
| WestAcceptable | Generally fine |
| North-WestAcceptable | Generally fine |
| CentreAcceptable | Generally fine |
The north-east is considered ideal. The north-east (Ishanya) is the most sacred corner in Vastu, linked with water and divinity. A pooja space there gets gentle morning light.
Vastu advises against the south, south-west, south-east. If you can't move it, simple remedies are listed in the table above.
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Vastu Shastra is a traditional system and practitioners differ on details. This score is a general guide based on common principles, not a guarantee. For important decisions, consult an expert.