Vastu guides › Staircase
Staircases are heavy structures, so Vastu places them in the south, south-west or west, and keeps them out of the centre and the north-east.
| Direction | Why, and what to do |
|---|---|
| NorthBest avoided | Traditionally not recommendedRemedy: Keep the area under the stairs empty and lit; no pooja, toilet or store under it. |
| North-EastBest avoided | Traditionally not recommendedRemedy: Keep the area under the stairs empty and lit; no pooja, toilet or store under it. |
| EastBest avoided | Traditionally not recommendedRemedy: Keep the area under the stairs empty and lit; no pooja, toilet or store under it. |
| South-EastAcceptable | Generally fine |
| SouthIdeal | Traditionally the best position |
| South-WestIdeal | Heavy structure suits the South-West |
| WestIdeal | Traditionally the best position |
| North-WestAcceptable | Generally fine |
| CentreBest avoided | Traditionally not recommendedRemedy: Keep the area under the stairs empty and lit; no pooja, toilet or store under it. |
The south, south-west, west are considered ideal. Staircases are heavy structures, so Vastu places them in the south, south-west or west, and keeps them out of the centre and the north-east.
Vastu advises against the north-east, centre, north, 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.