The traditional Indian system of Architecture - Vastu Shastra
Shelter- this is
one of the basic needs for human beings and also nowadays can be a tediously
long process. The process of building up a home begins with the selection of a
plot or a flat. This particular decision depends on multiple parameters, the most
important of them, is the availability of funds and feasibility of location.
In the whole
excitement, one tends to forget to check the energies of that space and to sense
if it is good for us and this is where we apply Vastu Shastra which literally
means the science of architecture and contains VastuVidya- the broader knowledge
about architecture and design theories from ancient India.
Vastu Shastra
are texts on the traditional Indian system of architecture that describe
principles of design, layout measurements, ground preparation, space
arrangements, and spatial geometry.
The Vastu
culture is playing a tremendously significant role in the planning and
orientation of residential and commercial spaces in India.
Now, let's dive
into the history of Vastu Shastra in India:
Vastu Shastra is
an ancient building science that governed Indian architecture in the Vedic
Times. Vastu means building and Shastra mean science. It explains the basics
of creating spaces with respect to its surrounding.
Quoting Andre Putman,
“For a house to
be successful, the objects in it must communicate with one another, respond and
balance one another.”
The rules of Vastu
Shastra were first mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures like Rig Veda and
Mahabharata. These rules were established considering the cosmic influence of
the sun, wind direction, magnetic field of the Earth, and the impact of Cosmos
on the ‘Earth.’
These fundamental
rules of Vastu Shastra are based on two important aspects:
1. The five
natural elements (panchmahabhuta) – Sky, Air, Water, Fire, and Earth.
2. The eight cardinal directions – North, South, East, West, North East, North West, South East, South West.
In ancient
times, the Vedas or the knowledge was limited to a particular caste of people, which
is why it was difficult for a common person to understand the principles of the
science and the bitter truth is that the original Vastu script is lost and all
modern texts are only compilation making Vastu a victim of unscrupulous
interpretation.
However,
in contemporary India, this ancient practice is being termed as “myth” or
“occult” by the majority. Still, this practice proves to be extremely popular
with contemporary clients, who insist on their house being built and designed
as per Vastu Shastra.
This
deals with Vastu Shastra’s fundamental rules of architecture which are based on
now proven scientific facts and addresses them to today’s architectural and
interior design practices.
Building science has its presence all over the world in different forms and
they all have their own principles -from Vitruvius theory to Feng Shui to Vastu
Shastra all these sciences are from different parts of the world but they all
have the same message. The main purpose of building science is to lay down some
guidelines for the architects to design buildings in harmony with nature and
take advantage of the prevailing natural gifts of sunlight, wind, cosmic
energy and to make a habitat that is beneficial to the inhabitants and make their
life happy and prosperous.
Goel Ganga Group’s 100% Vastu Compliance Ongoing
& Upcoming Projects
1) Ganga
Asmi – 2 & 3 BHK Luxury Homes @ Wakad, Pune
2) Ganga
Altus – 2 & 3 BHK RightToComfort Apartments @ Kharadi, Pune
3) Ganga
Dham Towers – 5.5, 4.5 & 3.5 Ultra
Luxuries Apartments @ Market Yard, Pune
4) Glocal
Square – Retail Mall & WTC Offices at Sitabuldi, Nagpur
5) East
Point - Commercial & Retail Spaces at Kurla East, Mumbai
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