Direction Vastu
East Direction as per Vastu Shastra
East welcomes the rising sun — the source of vitality. An East-facing main door, verandah or living room energises everyone in the home.
What This Direction Rules
Element: Air. Ruling deity: Indra. Ruling planet: Sun. Recommended colour palette: Golden, White, Light green.
Best Uses of the East Zone
- Main door
- Verandah / porch
- Living room
- Study table facing East
- Balcony
Avoid Placing Here
- Toilets on East wall
- Heavy trees blocking East sun
- Storage in East corner
Vedic Astrology Connection
East direction resonates with Sun, which rules Leo and the Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha nakshatras. Rules vitality, leadership and the atman; strong Sun brings recognition and clarity. Worship day: Sunday. Recommended gemstone: Ruby (only after a Vedic consultation).
- Ruling planet: Sun
- Rashi (zodiac): Leo
- Key nakshatras: Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha
- Beej mantra: Om Suryaya Namah
- Vastu alignment: East zone
Remedies to Amplify This Direction
- Keep East windows unblocked
- Rising-sun painting on the East wall
- Green plants in East corner
- Add a brass Nataraj in East zone
- Chant morning mantras facing East
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Indra governs the East direction; its element is Air and ruling planet is Sun.
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