Vaasthu - Science of Doors & Openings

Doors & openings of a home is a crucial aspect of design decision which needs to be incorporated for well being of the occupants. In India, Vaasthu is taken rather seriously as it can not only affect the occupants, but also their well-wishers & the society at large. As it is not only important for the occupants, but even for the immediate surroundings that has to endure the life energy, abundance, health, or pain & sufferings too.

House entrance Vastu: Number of doors and their significance

Two doors Auspicious

Three doors Leads to enmity

Four doors Helps extend life

Five doors Diseases

Six doors Good childbearing

Seven doors Death

Eight doors Growth of wealth

Nine doors Disease

Ten doors Robbery

Eleven doors Causes destruction of good

Twelve doors Growth of business

Thirteen doors Reduces lifespan

Fourteen doors Boosts wealth

Fifteen doors Causes destruction of good

Make sure that your home has even number of doors.

As per Vastu, the north and east section of your house should have more doors than south and west corners.

The doors should not be ten or in multiples of eight.

One should be aware of the rules when counting the doors. The main gate of the house or outhouse doors must not be counted in the total number of doors. Further, two flanged doors are considered a single door.

A house entrance may be without doors. If the area is covered overhead, forming an enclosed passage, such area is counted as doors. Doors that are designed to partition the areas inside a house but do not connect the ceiling are not counted in the total number of doors.

Some homes have more than one main entrance door at the front. However, having a single entrance door is believed to bring more wealth. Two doors in the house entrance ensure a comfortable life for the inhabitants, while three doors in a line, parallel to the main door, are considered harmful and should be avoided. Similarly, there should not be more than three doors at the main entrance as it leads to problems.

No other doors in line with main door

The house entrance should not be aligned with other doors such as the house main gate. This is important to avoid any shadows from falling on the house entrance door. Moreover, this will also keep negative energies and dust from entering the house.

Window

As per house entrance Vastu guildeines, a window can be positioned in front of the house main door.

Other doors should not face main door

In big cities, you do not have much control or say about the layout of your home. However, if you are buying a property, check that the main door does not face another home’s entrance. This can create problems. Shadows cast by another person’s main door or even a plant, is not good for your house.

Shape of doors

The home entrance decor of your house great increases if you go for aesthetically designed doors. However, you must avoid sliding doors at the entrance of your home. Even circular-shaped doors must not be used. Wood is a preferred choice and it is also said to correct any dosha.

Main door should have a threshold 

It is also recommended that there should be a threshold at the main door. Do ensure that the house is not on the same level as the ground. This signifies the positive environment inside the house, as against the negative energy that is outside. The threshold acts as a barrier for the entry of bad vibes and also prevents loss of wealth. If there are stairs, these should be in odd numbers.

You can design the threshold with a combination of concrete and wood. You can create the stone studded threshold area that will protect your finances from flowing out.

Placement of septic tanks 

A septic tank should never be placed at the entrance of the main door.

Lighting near the main entrance

It is also advisable that your main entrance should be well-lit. Use warm lights and never go for dark, dingy entrances. It is both unwelcoming and distressing.

Remove defective doors

Check for dents or scratches on the main door, as these are not advisable.  Cracked doors can lead to loss of respect. If the house entrance door is damaged or has cracks, make sure you immediately replace it with a new door. Broken, cracked or chipped doors are considered as Vastu dosha that can affect the finances and overall well-being of the family members.

Avoid intersecting roads

Intersecting roads denote a clash of ideas, which can cause chaos. Thus, if one considers the Vastu Shastra guidelines, a main door should never face intersecting roads as such a placement can invite negative energies inside the house. Moreover, the entrance doors should be designed at a higher level than the street or at least at the same level.

Avoid mirrors opposite the main door

When it comes to the decor for home entrance, placing mirrors is quite common. However, it is essential to keep the Vastu guidelines in mind when placing mirrors or some such items in the entrance hall. Never place a mirror opposite the main door. It will cause the energy to bounce back.

Entrance lock and keys

If the main door faces east use a copper lock. For the west-facing main door, iron locks are best as the area is represented by Shanidev. For North use brass locks. If the main door is in the South opt for a lock made of five metals that is ‘panch dhatu’. Locks and keys that are rusted or broken should not be used in and should be thrown immediately.

See also: How to use mirrors in home decor

 

Main door design

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Vastu for main door designs

Door with wooden engravings

Go for an attractive traditional wooden door with carvings. You can choose to adorn the main door of your house with auspicious symbols, rangoli on the floor, design a threshold, etc.

Main door Vastu: Tips for placing the home entrance

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Wooden arched door

Opt for an arched wooden door for your house entrance. Make sure to keep the entrance area clean and clutter-free. It should be well-lit. Enhance the look of the main door area by placing decorative flower pots and statues for an inviting look.

Main door Vastu: Tips for placing the home entrance

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Brass door handle

Brass handles on wooden doors is a good combination for south-facing main entrance doors, according to Vastu.

Metallic elements

Silver-coloured doors are recommended if you have main door on the north side. Go for any metalwork on main doors facing west. In an east facing door, opt for a wooden door with small metal furnishings.

Arched main door

An arched door gives a classic appearance to your home. You can go for an arched door made of wood. Adorn the front door area with auspicious symbols, plants and suitable lighting.

Main door with attractive door handles

There are a variety of door handles available these days. You can either go for contemporary door handle designs or opt for antique door handles.

As per south facing house Vastu rules, brass handles for wooden doors is an ideal choice for the main door for a south facing entrance. If it is a west facing door, use metal door handles. For home entrance facing east, Vastu recommends a combination of wood and metal while silver is suggested for north facing doors.

Wooden door carvings

Wooden door carvings are an ancient tradition. You can give a contemporary touch to your main door with wooden carvings of gods and goddesses. You can also incorporate designs like om, swastika, and cross. As per main door Vastu, this will attract good luck and positive energies in the house.

Floral decoration with beads

Place attractive flower torans on the main entrance to invite positive energies inside your house. Consider a toran with 108 Panchmukhi Rudraksha beads, which is beneficial.

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Vastu Shastra remedies for south east and south west main door

A south east entrance as per Vastu and south west entrance direction is considered a Vastu flaw. Here are a few simple remedies but it is always better to consult a Vastu expert and seek advice for the main door  Vastu dosha.

Hang dark red or brown curtains facing the southeast entrance of the house. According to Vastu Shastra placing 9 red carnelian gemstones at the gate facing the southeast direction helps remove dosh in the property reduce the negative effects of southeast entrance homes. Place one Vastu pyramid at the top of the centre of the main door entrance, the other two pyramids on either side of the door.

To reduce the ill effects of southwest entrance houses, paint or place stickers of  Om, Trishul, and Swastika symbols on the sides and top of the main door. To attract positive energy, keep plants and hang wind chimes around the main door. Also, one can paint Gayatri mantra or paste a small sticker of the mantra on the main door. Place a Panchmukhi Hanumanji (standing posture) with his weapon (gada) in the left hand on the centre top of the main door.

A simple solution to clear the Vastu defect is painting the east corner walls in darker shades. This will help resolve financial problems, health issues, professional and personal life imbalances. Go for dark red shades for reviving the lost stability of family.

 

Vastu remedies for main door defects

Doors opening anticlockwise is a Vastu defect. Place three copper pyramid clockwise arrow at the entrance to rectify the defect.

The main entrance doors of the two houses should not face each other states Vastu. Swastika drawn with red kumkum on the main door removes this Vastu Dosha from the house.

According to Vastu, a kitchen should not face the main door of the house. To reduce the Vastu flaw hang a small crystal ball between the main door and the kitchen door.

Elements that remove Vastu defects of the main door

We list some elements that help eliminate Vastu dosha from the main door of your house.

Pyramid for good luck

As per Vastu Shastra, Pyramids help improve the flow of energies by eliminating negativity and creating a positive ambience.

Crystal Balls

If you don’t want to keep pyramids, consider crystal balls as an alternative. As per Vastu Shastra, they help amplify energies and can be kept for boosting positive energies in the house. Make sure to keep these items clean and in a clutter-free area.

Aquarium

Fish tanks or aquariums are considered auspicious as per Vastu Shatra principles. Keep it in the northeast area of the living room to eliminate Vastu defects.

Horseshoe

As per Vastu Shastra, horseshoe can be placed in a house to invite good luck. You can hang it in the main door with its ends facing upwards to allow positive energies to flow smoothly.

Sea Salt

Keep a small amount of sea salt in the corners of the house. This helps cleanse the air and eliminate negative energies.

 

Vastu tips for home entrance locks and keys

According to Vastu Shastra for home, the entrance to the house attracts and welcomes positive energy, wealth and prosperity. Ensure that lock of the main door functions smoothly.

If the main door faces east use a copper lock. For the west-facing main door, iron locks are best as the area is represented by Shanidev. For North use brass locks. If the main door is in the South opt for a lock made of five metals that is ‘panch dhatu’.

Locks and keys that are rusted or broken should not be used in and should be thrown immediately. As the keys are made up of metal to balance the energies go in for wooden key chains. Avoid key chains of skulls, pistols, knives, scissors etc shapes. Opt for auspicious symbols such as sun tortoise, flowers, elephant statues, etc. The keyholder should be kept in a secured place, in the master bedroom ideally in the north or the east corner of the room. Always place keys in a proper key stand. It should not be kept on the dining table, above the shoe rack as it can attract negative energy.

See also: Vastu tips for bedroom

 

Why is following Vastu directions for home entrance important?

Home entrance is one of the most important spaces in a house. The way a house entrance is designed determines the type of energies that flow into the house. Designing a Vastu-compliant house entrance, which is the entry point of your space, ensures the flow of positive energies. A house entrance in the north-east direction ensures best results.

Moreover, a main door designed based on Vastu helps positively impact the emotional well-being of the inhabitants. A beautifully designed entrance door can give a sense of security and promote peace and happiness in the house.

 

Main door Vastu tips when renovating your house

To ensure that your main door entrance is welcoming, paint it in Vastu-compliant colours only.

Ensure that the main door is not in the negative zone.

Ensure that the hinges are smooth. Relationships among family members tend to be strained, if the main door is creaky.

Never use rusted locks, which make sound, on the main door. Either replace such locks or oil them regularly.

The main aim of Vastu Shastra is to boost the energy inside the house. So, it is ideal to avoid an arched main door, as it can alter the flow of energy.

Avoid self-closing doors, which is not recommended as per house entrance Vastu rules.

If the house has more than one floor, the doors should not be placed one above the other on each floor.

Also check out these main gate design ideas

 

Main door Vastu for north facing house

North direction is ruled by the god of wealth, Kubera. Having a main door facing towards north is considered auspicious and beneficial for many people, especially those in banking, financial services and running their business. However, one should adhere to the Vastu rules when choosing a north facing house or constructing the house, including the placement of various rooms. Here are some tips to follow:

Living room: Northwest is the ideal direction for the living room.

Bedroom: The bedroom in a north facing house should be in the west, northwest, south, and southwest directions.

Kitchen: The best direction for kitchen is the southeast or northwest direction.

Staircase: The staircase should be in the south, west, southeast, southwest, or northwest directions. Avoid building the staircase in the north or northeast direction. Make sure the stairs are in the clockwise direction.

The location of the main entrance, for a north-facing house, must be on the outer wall on the north side.

Auspicious energy fields (pada) for north facing house entrance are Mukhya, Bhallat and Soma. Avoid energy fields that produce adverse effects. These include Roga, Naga, Bhujag, and Aditi.

The location of the main entrance, for a north-facing house, must be on the outer wall on the north side.

 

Auspicious energy fields (pada) for house entrance

Deity Pada Benefits

Mukhya: Vishwakarma, Main deity of the building; architect of the universe N3 Fulfilment of wishes and manifestation of desires

Bhallat: Power of abundance, magnifies wealth N4 Immense wealth and prosperity, magnified abundance

Soma: Magical drink, known as Moon, associated with wealth (Kuber) N5 Profits from efforts, convertion of work into money, spiritual upliftment.

Diti: Mother of asuras, grants vision and liberal thinking N8 Wider vision, ability to see real facts of life, success, enhanced wealth

 

Energy fields (pada) for house entrance to avoid

Placement Pada Negative effects

Roga N1 Diseases of the bones, enemies, adverse incidents etc.

Naga N2 Strong desire for material objects, jealousy

Bhujag N6 Kidney-related problems, cold, cough, eye disorders

Aditi N7 Rebelliousness, inter-caste marriages

 

Main door Vastu for east facing house

East is the direction of the rising Sun and mostly considered an auspicious direction for home entrance as per Vastu. East facing properties are ideal for multi-storey apartments, according to Vastu experts. Jayant and Indra padas are suitable for the main entrance door in east facing homes.

Northeast main entrance door Vastu

A main door of a house facing the northeast direction, also called as the Ishan corner, is considered to be auspicious and brings good luck for the inhabitants. A northeast entrance attracts new opportunities as per Vastu. The direction is ruled by Diti, a deity considered very generous.

Here are some Vastu tips to follow for the northeast-facing house entrance:

Make sure to have a large and well-lit entrance area to keep negative energies at bay.

Avoid having a staircase or bedrooms in the northeast corner.

Design the master bedroom in the southwest corner. Avoid any bedroom in the southeast direction.

Avoid a kitchen in the northeast direction. The southeast or northwest directions is recommended for designing the kitchen.

 

Northwest main entrance door Vastu

According to Vastu Shastra, a northwest-facing home may be perfect for people seeking success, fortune, and good health. However, one of the effects of such homes on a male family member could be that they may have to spend time away from home.

How to remove north west-facing main door Vastu dosha?

North is an auspicious direction for house entrance. Northwest facing main door is a Vastu dosha. The direction falls under the Roga and Naga Pada.

Decorate the door with auspicious symbols like Swastik, Om and Trishul.

Make sure there are no obstacles around the entrance area.

Place three Vastu compliant brass pyramids on each side and at the top centre.

Keep a Chandra Yantra for a north west facing house.

Clean the space every alternate day by keeping crushed sea salt to remove Vastu dosha.

 

Southwest main entrance door Vastu

The southwest direction is ruled by planet Rahu, considered to be one of the fiercest planets. This direction is often regarded as the direction of evil. When considering a house entrance, one should choose an auspicious direction, such as the northwest, which is linked to the God of wealth. A southwest entrance may attract wealth but also misfortune.

 

West-facing main door direction as per Vastu

According to Vastu Shastra, a west facing entrance of a house may not be suitable for female members of the family. Such homes may be ideal for young members of the family.

According to Vastu, the beneficial pada for west facing main door are Sugreev, Pushpdant and Varun. Avoid Duawarik, Asur, Shosha and Papyakshama pada for the entrance door in west facing homes.

 

Which wood is best for main door as per Vastu?

Wood is regarded as an auspicious material to design a front door, according to Vastu Shastra. The main door should be made of high-quality wood. One can choose varieties, like teak wood or honne wood. Avoid using wood from coconut or peepal trees.

 

How to remove west-facing main door dosha?

People do not usually consider west facing homes as auspicious as north or east facing homes. Hence, if you have a west-facing property, make sure to rectify the Vastu Doshas. Choose Vastu recommended materials and colours. Opt for blue or white colour for main door.

Place crushed sea salt at the entrance to remove Vastu dosha. The entrance door for a west facing property should ideally be in the central west or north-west corner. Avoid south-west direction. Keep crushed sea salt or brass pyramids to eliminate the Vastu dosha.

 

Vastu tips for office main door

Follow Vastu principles when designing an office main door. Vastu recommends rules to ensure the five elements of nature – water, earth, air, fire, and space are in balance. As per Vastu, office main door must face east or north direction.

When looking for plots for an office, factory or any commercial space, go for Shermukhi plots as these are wider in the front and narrower at the end. The land must be located near well-travelled roads. An office with north-facing, north-east-facing or north-west facing direction attracts positive energies. Do not place any object close to the main entrance of the office as it can obstruct the flow of energies.