Vastu shastra

Vastu is an ancient Indian view about the right shapes and spatial alignment of Hindu temples.

Vastu is a Sanskrit word that means nature, surrounding or environment. Derived from the term Vaastu. Vastu refers to the temple. Vaastu in addition to all types of buildings and also on cities and landscapes.

The origin goes back to the Vedas. Here you will find the so-called Vastu shastra, from which the views of Vastu are shown.

The Vastu theory assumes that the soil different positive or negative influences act: the compass, the sun, the moon and the planets. In this context, Vastu will also take into account the characteristics of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, ether (space ).

Vastu can have similarities to geomancy and feng shui on superficial examination.