Ensure there are no overhead beams running through the centre of the house as this will lead to a disturbed mind.
Heavy furniture should not be kept in the middle of the House, as it is the Brahmasthan and should be kept as vacant as possible.
Try to avoid bigger windows in the South-west and have bigger windows in the Northern direction for success if the woman is working.
These are some of the common understandings derived from Vaastu.
Your home is divided into 16 zones according to Vaastu Shastra. Every tilt and any modification that you consider has a larger impact than what you probably understand. Vaastu has been around for ages and no matter whether you choose to believe in it or not, you never forget to ask for it. In India, 80 per cent of the population asks for Vaastu compliant homes. It is one area where home buyers are not ready to compromise.
It is interesting to see how the Bengaluru market responds to Vaastu. Properties that are Vaastu compliant command a 10-15 per cent premium than those that are not. But why? Here’s a look-
Vaastu is more than just a traditional concept
When you think of Vaastu, you associate it with the older, traditional generation. However, even youngsters are asking for it. Vaastu is religion neutral, meaning to say, it is devoid of any association with a particular community or the way of life and is directed towards the well-being, prosperity and goodness of the residents. “Tech savvy youngsters these days research online before buying a house and almost all of them have heard about Vaastu. They ask for it not essentially because they believe in it but it is deeply ingrained in their psychology. After all, what is the harm in sticking with something that generations have tried and tested,” says Vasanth Bhat, architect and Vaastu consultant at Vastu Architects with over 25 years of professional experience in the field.
Vaastu brings better ROI
Some go in for Vaastu for better returns. “Vaastu compliant homes are easily saleable in the market and guarantee a better resale value than ones that are not. Property is a heavy investment and buyers want to make sure their built environment radiates goodness as well as fortune,” adds Bhat.
“There is almost no market for homes that are not compliant. Buyers who doubt the compliancy even undertake renovation to modify their homes and build it into livable Vaastu compliant spaces. Sometimes buyers like the location of the house and the rate at which it is being sold but it may not be fully Vaastu compliant so they go in for Vaastu with or without demolition,” seconds Naresh Parashar of Ram Properties and Consultants.
When the market is sluggish, a small proportion of active buyers look for quality and it may be hard to sell a house that is not compliant because it is seen as a basic requirement. Nobody wants to take a chance with one’s fortunes.
Are all homes Vaastu compliant?
With the increasing number of takers for Vaastu, developers take it up on priority to consult planners and consultants before they begin construction. However, not all homes are 100 per cent compliant. With independent bungalows there is a greater chance of achieving 100 per cent Vaastu compliancy but with apartments it generally does not exceed 80 per cent, confirms Bhat.
Vaastu and NRIs
“The farther you stay the more culturally attached you get,” feels Bhat. NRIs and HNIs are the largest demanders for Vaastu amenable homes.
Vibration analysis is the emerging practice among HNIs. This involves gauging the vibe of the house - positive or negative. In case of the latter, the house is 'cleansed’ by doing small modifications, says Tushit Baalaje, property consultant at Tushit Properties.
As per buyer requirement, aspects like Vaastu, ventilation, quality of construction and interiors, social and physical infrastructure are angles we check. Sometimes the ‘feel’ of the house may not be promising, so the vibration analysis attempts to get rid of the negativity.
A word of caution
There is an unknown fear of the future that grips every individual which is why such concepts floating in the property market have many takers. However, Bhat advices that Vaastu should be seen as a parameter. “It is just like inoculation. You vaccinate a baby to avoid any unforeseen health risks. It is just a preventive approach. Today home buyers approach consultants with problems they are facing and blame it on the built environment. How much is too much is for a buyer to estimate. Too much of dependence paves way for Vaastu to evolve as some kind of marketing gimmick.”
He also goes on to say that Vaastu doesn’t scorn upon having a house on the 13th floor or opting for a home close to a crematorium. It may be practically a bad idea to live near a burial ground because you wouldn’t want to wake up to see someone wailing somebody’s loss. Vaastu shastra does not mark such properties as good or bad.
Source - TOI
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