Vastu shastra

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Vastu shastra (Sanskrit: वास्तु शास्त्र, vāstu śāstra – literally "science of architecture") is a traditional Hindu (Sanātana) system of architecture, originating in ancient India, based on ancient texts that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry. The designs aim to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilising geometric patterns (yantra), symmetry, and directional alignments. Vastu shastra follows a design approach that is more inclined towards aligning spaces with natural forces like sunlight, wind, geomagnetic field and gravity. The architecture design system fosters harmony amongst individuals and their surroundings. Vastu shastra are the textual part of Vastu vidya – the broader knowledge about architecture and design theories from ancient India. Vastu vidya is a collection of ideas and concepts, with or without the support of layout...

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