VASTU-SHASTRA is a vast and ancient science of living beings. The word Vastu is derived from the root VAS which means TO RESIDE. The science of Vastu is considered an integral part of the Indian architecture. As Architecture is the art, science or profession of designing & constructing buildings etc., Vastu is also an ancient science which can be utilized in the construction of house, office, shops or industrial buildings.

Vastu is a science of directions and it accounts for 8 directions; North, South, East, West, North-East, North-West, South-East and South-West. The basic purpose of Vastu is to make the lives of people happier and problem free. According to Vastu, there are 5 basic elements in the whole world. They are the Earth, Water, Air, Fire (Heat & Light) and Sky (Cosmic). Vastu is a science of balancing these elements in the proper proportions for prosperity and harmony to have better living conditions in a building.

Vastu reads the characteristics of a house and explains its effects on the residents in a scientific manner. If construction is not done according to Vastu, then thinking and action of the people residing or working in these places is not harmonious which in turn leads to disorder and illness in the life of the person. Vastu endows peace and prosperity to all mankind. A house, big or small, built as per Vastu makes the life pleasant and prosperous.

Since an Architect can build a good house but can not assure happy life to the people living in that house, whereas Vastu science assures harmony, prosperity and progress to the people living in it, therefore there is an urgent need for the Architects and Vastu Experts to co-ordinate. Thus we can say that if a house or industrial building is constructed according to Vastu;