Vastu shastra means an ancient Hindu system of architecture. It is based on directions and its energy, which is utilized to balance five elements that is fire, earth, wind, water and space or ether. Our body is also made up of these five elements. Therefore it is necessary to balance these five elements. Vastu shastra is based on balancing these elements into ones house so the dweller of the house gets all the happiness in life like wealth, marriage, children, health, etc.

There are many stories regarding the beginning of Vastu shastra as a science. It developed between 6000 BC and 3000 BC and at that time it was purely an applied science. It was restricted to some people of society and was transferred from one person to another by word of mouth or in written form.

Lord Brahma created universe and decided to test one of his creation. This creation increased by manifold and covered entire earth and ate everything that came in its way. The two other gods Shiva and Vishnu requested Brahma to do something as this creature destroyed everything that came on his way. Brahma regretted and called Astha Dikapalakas i.e. god of eight cardinal directions. With all their might they controlled this monster. Astha Dikapalakas brought this huge monster flat against the earth. Then Brahma jumped in the middle of the monster and brought him down. Other 40 gods helped Brahma to bring monster down. Then the monster pleaded and argued in front of Brahma that he was being punished for his creation. Brahma made monster immortal with a boon that he will be worshipped for any structure erected on earth. He was called as Vastu Purush.

While purchasing any plot it is most essential to assess the plot according to vastu, as it will give good results to the owner of the plot.

Following vastu rules should be strictly considered before buying the plot:

• The plot should have roads on all the four sides that is considered to be lucky for the owner of the plot.
• The soil of the plot should be Brahman, Vaishya and Kshatriya quality which gives desired results to the owner of the plot.
• The slope of the land is to be assessed before purchasing the plot. The slope of the land should be Gajprusth and Kurmaprusth as it gives wealth, increase longevity, overall prosperity to the owner of the land.
• The shape of the land should be square and rectangle. If plot is purchased for residential purpose then Gurumukhi shape is the best for the dweller.
• Main gate of the plot should not have tall trees in front of it, drainage, bore well, staircase, electricity pole etc., as it is obstruction in the progress of the owner of the plot.