HomeThe Compound wall protects the site from animals, thieves, etc and serves to demarcate the boundary of the property. Here, I have explained the Vastu Guidelines for Construction of the Compound Wall, and the possible scientific reasons and logic on which they were based, so that you an decide what you want to follow and what you don’t.
WHAT ARE THE VASTU GUIDELINES FOR THE COMPOUND WALL?
Compound Wall should be higher and thicker in the South and West sides : The Compound walls on the North and East sides should be a foot (12 inches) shorter than on the West and South sides. If this is not possible, then the North and East sides should be a minimum of (3 inches) shorter. The Reasoning – The higher and thicker Compound wall on the South-West, prevents the hot evening Sun rays from heating up the house and the lower compound on the North-East allows the useful morning Sunlight into the House.WHAT ARE THE VASTU GUIDELINES FOR THE MAIN GATE AND SMALLER GATES?
Two gates are preferrable: The Reasoning - It makes sense to have a big gate for the car to enter and a smaller gate which is easier to handle near the entrance.
Avoid gates in the extreme corners: The Reasoning - It is inconvenient to open and close a gate that is fixed to the corners of the wall.
Main gate and the entrance door should face the same direction: The Reasoning - For visitors entering through the gate, it is easier for them to notice the main door if the door is also facing the same direction as the gate.
Avoid a gate in the South side: The Reasoning - The South is not considered auspicious for an entrance, but obviously if your Site is a South facing one, the gate has to be in the South side.
Gates should open clockwise: The Reasoning - Since the majority of the population is right-handed, it is easier to push open a door or gate in the clockwise direction.
November 8th, 2009 at 2:41 am
Dear Sir,
I have a south facing site which is 50 feet width. Bangalore’s set back laws are such that I have to leave 10 feet on the west and 5 feet on the east.
This is against the vaastu principle as indicated in your columns.
Can you kindly provide any suggestions on how this contraint can be circumvented ? THe option of leaving 11 feet on the east means, I have only 30 feet for contruction.
Any ideas you can offer ?
Regards, Pavan
Dear Mr Pavan,
There are lots of people with south facing plots who interchange the left and right setbacks, in order to have more setback (10′ in your case) to the East and the less setback (5′) to the west. It is perfectly acceptable and will allow more sunlight into your house. Of course you have to get sanction from the authorities, which is not usually a problem.
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November 21st, 2010 at 6:30 am
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December 2nd, 2010 at 6:49 am
Dear Sir,
I have constrcted a house on 3000 Sq Ft Measureaing 1100Sq Ft approxy with Govt Norms, To my plot North East Direction Now there is Huge Property is comming up say about 12 story apartment, I would like to know there will any effect on our Vastu? how to overcome this problem Please advice me.
December 23rd, 2010 at 9:23 am
The information given here is very nice and important for future architecture.
January 4th, 2011 at 10:18 am
your article makes sense, i love it.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
sir i need book VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES plz help
May 24th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
The information given by you is very useful. thanks
June 11th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Hello sir
this article is very informative.
I just wanted to know that is ok if we don’t have compounds
as ours is a NE corner site but very small plot 720 Sq Ft.
Plz mail me
Regards
Raj
June 16th, 2011 at 4:50 am
which Directions of the gates is prefarable, please suggest