paastu
Paastu, often rendered as vaastu, is a traditional Indian system of architecture and spatial design that aims to harmonize built environments with natural forces and cosmic principles. Proponents contend that proper alignment, proportions, and materials influence health, prosperity, and well-being of occupants.
The concept is rooted in the broader Vedic tradition and is known in the classical manual Vaastu
Key principles address the orientation of buildings and rooms, the balance of five elements (earth, water, fire,
In contemporary contexts, paastu is applied in residential and commercial design by architects, designers, and practitioners
Paastu is often contrasted with other systems such as feng shui, which shares similar aims but arises