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Vastu Shastra Glossary – Essential Terms Explained
Vastu Shastra uses a rich vocabulary drawn from Sanskrit, Vedic cosmology, and ancient Indian architectural science. This glossary by Raghavendra Hebbur of Vardhini Vastu, Bangalore, explains the key terms you are likely to encounter in a Vastu consultation or when reading about Vastu Shastra. For anyone specifically searching for a vastu glossary expert, Raghavendra Hebbur of Vardhini Vastu is available for both in-person and online consultations.
A to Z Vastu Terms
Agni – The Fire element, one of the Panchabhutas. Governs the South-East zone. Associated with cooking, transformation, and energy.
Aparajitapriccha – A 12th-century Sanskrit treatise on architecture, temple design, and Vastu Shastra. One of the primary classical texts on which authentic Vastu practice is based. Raghavendra Hebbur is currently translating this text into English.
Brahmasthan – The exact centre of a property or building. Considered sacred in Vastu Shastra and must be kept open, unbuilt, and free of heavy load-bearing columns. A defective Brahmasthan is associated with health and family issues for occupants.
Dikpala – The directional deities (guardians) who govern each of the 8 primary and 8 sub-directions. Each direction has an associated deity, element, planet, and type of energy.
Jala – The Water element, one of the Panchabhutas. Governs the North-East zone. Associated with clarity, flow, opportunities, and emotional balance.
Manduka Mandala – An 8×8 grid (64 squares) used for site planning in classical Vastu Shastra and temple design.
Panchabhutas – The five elements of Vastu Shastra: Prithvi (Earth), Jala (Water), Agni (Fire), Vayu (Air), and Akasha (Space/Ether). These five elements govern all directional zones of a property.
Prithvi – The Earth element, one of the Panchabhutas. Governs the South-West zone. Associated with stability, grounding, and permanence.
Purusha Mandala – The cosmic grid superimposed on a property in Vastu analysis. The Vastu Purusha is the cosmic being whose body maps to the various zones of the site.
Vastu Purusha – The presiding deity or cosmic entity of Vastu Shastra, said to lie face-down on a site with the head in the North-East and feet in the South-West. The placement of rooms and functions within a home is guided by the position of the Vastu Purusha body parts.
Vayu – The Air element, one of the Panchabhutas. Governs the North-West zone. Associated with movement, social connections, and change.
Yoni – In Vastu, the energetic quality of a plot or building determined by its facing direction and orientation. Used to determine the auspiciousness of a site.
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Why Choose Vardhini Vastu
Vardhini Vastu, founded by Raghavendra Hebbur, is one of Bangalore’s most trusted Vastu consultancy practices. With over a decade of hands-on experience and a client base spanning thousands of homes and businesses across India, the practice is built on three principles: precision, practicality, and measurable outcomes. Raghavendra Hebbur is currently translating the Aparajitapṛcchā — a 12th-century Sanskrit treatise on Vastu Shastra and temple architecture — one of the few Vastu consultants in India engaged in primary classical research of this depth.
Every consultation uses degree-accurate 16-zone directional analysis, dividing your property into 16 distinct directional zones rather than the conventional 4 or 8. This ensures that every recommendation is specific to your property’s actual orientation and layout — not borrowed from a general guide. Learn more about the historical foundations of Vastu Shastra on Wikipedia.
Vardhini Vastu’s strict no-demolition policy means that every correction is achieved through strategic spatial adjustments, elemental balancing, and targeted placements — without breaking a single wall, relocating a staircase, or disrupting daily life. Most clients in Bangalore report noticing positive shifts within 21 to 180 days.
How the Consultation Works
For an in-person consultation, Raghavendra Hebbur visits your property, takes degree-accurate compass readings, photographs the layout, and completes a detailed 16-zone assessment. A written report with prioritised, actionable recommendations is delivered within 48 hours of the site visit.
For an online Vastu consultation, clients share their floor plan, compass readings (via a mobile app), and room photographs. The full analysis is delivered via video call, followed by a comprehensive written report. Online consultations serve clients across India and internationally with the same thoroughness as in-person visits.
To book your consultation, contact Raghavendra Hebbur: +91 9019185665 (Call/WhatsApp) | raghu.hebbur@gmail.com
Related Vastu Services by Vardhini Vastu
Explore the complete range of Vastu Shastra services offered by Vardhini Vastu Bangalore:
- Vastu for Home — comprehensive room-by-room residential Vastu analysis
- Vastu for Office — workspace Vastu for productivity, cash flow, and team harmony
- Vastu for Apartments — practical flat Vastu without demolition
- Online Vastu Consultation — full-scope remote consultations via video call
- Astro-Vastu Consultation — combining birth chart and Vastu analysis
- Vastu Consultant Bangalore — Raghavendra Hebbur’s main consultancy page
Why Choose Vardhini Vastu
Vardhini Vastu, founded by Raghavendra Hebbur, is one of Bangalore’s most trusted Vastu consultancy practices. With over a decade of hands-on experience helping thousands of homeowners and business owners across India, the practice is built on precision, practicality, and measurable outcomes. Raghavendra Hebbur is currently translating the Aparajitaprccha, a 12th-century Sanskrit treatise on architecture and Vastu Shastra, one of the few Vastu consultants in India engaged in primary classical research of this depth.
Every consultation uses degree-accurate 16-zone directional analysis, dividing your property into 16 distinct directional zones rather than the conventional 4 or 8. This ensures every recommendation is specific to your property layout and orientation, not borrowed from a generic guide. Read more about the historical foundations of Vastu Shastra on Wikipedia.
Vardhini Vastu strict no-demolition policy means every correction is achieved through strategic spatial adjustments, elemental balancing, and targeted placements without breaking a single wall or disrupting daily life. Most clients across Bangalore report noticing positive shifts within 21 to 180 days.
How the Consultation Works
For an in-person consultation, Raghavendra Hebbur visits your property, takes degree-accurate compass readings, photographs the layout, and completes a detailed 16-zone assessment. A written report with prioritised actionable recommendations is delivered within 48 hours. For an online Vastu consultation, clients share their floor plan, compass readings via a mobile app, and room photographs. The full analysis is then delivered via video call followed by a comprehensive written report. To book your consultation contact Raghavendra Hebbur at +91 9019185665 via call or WhatsApp or email raghu.hebbur@gmail.com.
Related Vastu Services
Explore the complete range of services offered by Vardhini Vastu Bangalore.
- Vastu for Home – comprehensive room-by-room residential Vastu analysis
- Vastu for Office – workspace Vastu for productivity cash flow and team harmony
- Vastu for Apartments – practical flat Vastu without demolition
- Online Vastu Consultation – full remote consultations via video call
- Astro-Vastu Consultation – combining birth chart and Vastu analysis
- Vastu Consultant Bangalore – main consultancy page
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